Shirley Prisco
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- (2016)
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Hi Shirley,
Have you hiked all over with sneakers, a backpack that weighs ~ 15 lbs averaging 15+ miles a day, every day for several weeks? If so you will be okay. I know you said you have tried many shoes, but how about Hoko One One? I recently considered these, but found them too narrow for my wide feet. You can waterproof your sneakers with spray and use gaiters.
I doubt you will need sleeping bag for Oct/Sep, but consider a liner that weighs just a few ounces, or a quilt/summer sleeping bag - many < 1 lb.
Good Luck,
Janice
Hi ShirleyI am planning to walk the Camino this year, late August into September. I have a couple of questions. First footwear. I have never been able to wear hiking boots, trail runners etc. I have tried all kinds and they simply don't work for me. I am planning on walking in sneakers. I have hiked all over with them and have never had a problem. I am concerned about the lack of waterproofing. Any suggestions about footwear would be appreciated. Second question. Will I need a sleeping bag? I would love to do without due to the weight. Once again, suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Shirley
I use to use a small blade to make 2 holes in the side of the arch in my combat boots as it was 120 degrees in the dessert. If that is a thought when walking in July August I would suggest taking your boots to a shoe repair place to do it properly, too much dirt/sand gets in without the mesh buttons.I was looking online a bit ago at a gortex boot that "pumped" out the hot air as you took steps! Interesting concept and I could have used that technology in 2014 when I felt like drilling holes in by Salomon boots! It didn't help boots were 1/2 size too small. In two hours will depart for Lisbon, and taking the same model - 1/2 size larger, oh, and a drill!
Janice
I have tried trail runners and I know they are basically sneakers but they don't fit me correctly, my feet hurt after a couple of miles, etc. etc. Thanks for your response and info.I walked the CF last August-September.
No need for a full size sleeping bag. Some sort of liner or packable quilt will work fine.
No need for any type of water-proof footwear. It's not cold, so if you feet get wet and you are wearing lightweight shoes, they dry quickly.
As far as footwear goes, trail runners are "sneakers". They are basically running shoes with a more aggressive tread for unimproved surfaces and inclines/declines. To me they are perfect footwear for the CF. It's not a trail hike. If there were no unimproved surfaces on the CF you could walk the whole thing wearing a good pair of regular running shoes.
I understand, I have tried waterproof hiking boots and was quite upset because the fit well and wore well but my feet were boiling and so I was boiling. It is April here in New England and the sweat was poring off me. I could not imagine August in Spain. I've been to Italy in August and I fear if I had those shoes I'd be passed out on the trail. I will check out your suggestions. Thanks, ShirleyHi Shirley
I'm planning to walk during the same time period as you. Starting from SJPDP on August 21, after spending the night at Pension Corazon Puro (the owner picks up in Pamplona, then drives you to SJPDP in the morning)
As far as sleeping bag goes, I'm going to bring a silk liner and this 7 ounce down throw blanket from Montbell. It is tiny, just covers my body, but it's only as a back up, in case it's cold and the albergue has no blankets.
I don't do a lot of hiking, and when I do I usually just wear whatever sneakers I have around, but I thought that something a bit more sturdy would be good for walking 500 miles with a pack. After ordering and returning at least a dozen pair of trail running shoes I have settled on New Balance Vazee Summit. I like them because they are lightweight and breathable. I don't want waterproof because I've read that it makes your feet hot. Definitely don't want to make my feet hotter in August and September! I added Superfeet insoles to them, and so far I've done one 13 mile walk in them. I also have a pair of Ecco Offroad Sport Lite sandals. I wanted a pair of sandals that I can hike in, so that I can trade off footwear.
I have the same feeeling, the sneakers for running are my favourite choise and no shoes can compare its comfort with running shoes. I decided to go with running shoe with gtx. I tried reebok sawcut gtx, adidas canadia with gtx and end up buying salomon xcelerate gtx. I only wore them twice by now but for now i'm satisfied with waterproofness. Thw time will tell if it's the best choice or not.I am planning to walk the Camino this year, late August into September. I have a couple of questions. First footwear. I have never been able to wear hiking boots, trail runners etc. I have tried all kinds and they simply don't work for me. I am planning on walking in sneakers. I have hiked all over with them and have never had a problem. I am concerned about the lack of waterproofing. Any suggestions about footwear would be appreciated. Second question. Will I need a sleeping bag? I would love to do without due to the weight. Once again, suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Shirley
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