Burgos To Leon 2018 - Footwear

[Hugh Smith]

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]

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

 

[Deleted member 67185]

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.

 

[Grutch]

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.

 

[Gabi Wehler]

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?

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

 

[Anniesantiago]

Trail runners. Dump the boots.