Burgos To Leon 2018 - Footwear

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Hugh Smith

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Sarria to Muxia 2022

• Apr 21, 2018

• #1

The footwear conundrum, what else do us Caminoans talk about.

Have a pair of Scarpa Peak GTX boots, which I wore last year but suffered heal blisters pretty badly but I did only have them for a few months prior to heading out.

So was considering for the first time ever switching to hiking shoes for what is said to be a pretty flat stretch of the Camino i.e. Salomon X Ultra 3 Low GTX. Any suggestions welcome as to should I bother make the switch or not?

 

Anamiri

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2016, 2017, 2019 Camino Frances

• Apr 21, 2018

• #2

Unless you're going in winter shoes are your best option. That stretch has good paths and is pretty easy walking.

 

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• Apr 21, 2018

• #3

Hi, Hugh. Trail runners, dump the boots.

Also, there are at least three other new threads today on shoes and footwear inquiries. Maybe those will provide some additional information for you, too.

 

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Gregg

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St Jean to Santiago in 2016. Did it in 28 days. Time of my life.

• Apr 21, 2018

• #4

I loved my Salomon boots. The amount of weight in your pack also has a bearing on the foot wear you should use. Comfort support and keeping your feet dry are all very important.

 

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Gabi Wehler

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Planning to walk the Camino Frances mid May 2018

• Apr 21, 2018

• #5

Hugh SMith said:

The footwear conundrum, what else do us Caminoans talk about.

Have a pair of Scarpa Peak GTX boots, which I wore last year but suffered heal blisters pretty badly but I did only have them for a few months prior to heading out.

So was considering for the first time ever switching to hiking shoes for what is said to be a pretty flat stretch of the Camino i.e. Salomon X Ultra 3 Low GTX. Any suggestions welcome as to should I bother make the switch or not?

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Just bought x ultra as well to replace CrossFit 4 as they wore off too fast

 

Anniesantiago

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2006 to date: Over 21 Caminos. See signature line

• Apr 22, 2018

• #6

Trail runners. Dump the boots.