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Hi I wore my Mizunos and loved them! They are running shoes, my only issue was rain last few days in Galicia next time would use goretex runners! Buen Camimo!I am interested in the experiences of people who walked in tennis shoes/sneakers or trail runners instead of hiking boots or hiking shoes. How did it work out for you? Did you have enough support for the trail portions? Were the soles sturdy enough? How did it go with the extra weight of a pack?
I wore hiking shoes (Merrils) last time around and it was sometimes tough going on the hard surfaces - bottoms of my feet took a serious pounding. I replaced my insoles, which did help, but didn't completely solve the problem. I am planning my next Camino (May 2016) and I am considering walking in tennis shoes or trail runners this time around. I walk a lot at home in my tennis shoes and my feet love them (I wear Asics).
I'm going to experiment with my tennis shoes while wearing my pack and see how that goes - also on some trails - I am just interested in other people's experiences too.
Thanks
I am interested in the experiences of people who walked in tennis shoes/sneakers or trail runners instead of hiking boots or hiking shoes. How did it work out for you? Did you have enough support for the trail portions? Were the soles sturdy enough? How did it go with the extra weight of a pack?
I wore hiking shoes (Merrils) last time around and it was sometimes tough going on the hard surfaces - bottoms of my feet took a serious pounding. I replaced my insoles, which did help, but didn't completely solve the problem. I am planning my next Camino (May 2016) and I am considering walking in tennis shoes or trail runners this time around. I walk a lot at home in my tennis shoes and my feet love them (I wear Asics).
I'm going to experiment with my tennis shoes while wearing my pack and see how that goes - also on some trails - I am just interested in other people's experiences too.
Thanks
I have walked two Stages of Camino, Saint Jean to Pamplona & Pamplona to Logrona in my Runners Asic's, have never had any issue, I'm going back to walk Logrona to Burgos on Saturday & wearing runners again! Best of luck!I am interested in the experiences of people who walked in tennis shoes/sneakers or trail runners instead of hiking boots or hiking shoes. How did it work out for you? Did you have enough support for the trail portions? Were the soles sturdy enough? How did it go with the extra weight of a pack?
I wore hiking shoes (Merrils) last time around and it was sometimes tough going on the hard surfaces - bottoms of my feet took a serious pounding. I replaced my insoles, which did help, but didn't completely solve the problem. I am planning my next Camino (May 2016) and I am considering walking in tennis shoes or trail runners this time around. I walk a lot at home in my tennis shoes and my feet love them (I wear Asics).
I'm going to experiment with my tennis shoes while wearing my pack and see how that goes - also on some trails - I am just interested in other people's experiences too.
Thanks
I am wondering your weight w/ pack and height. i am considering lighter shoes as wellEach year, I walk in New Balance trail runners and LOVE them!
This year I bought a pair of NB 1340 version 2. They are wide and deep in the toe and narrow in the heel and have a very thick and sturdy but flexible sole.
My only complaint with NB is they're beginning to use a lining made in Vietnam that doesn't hold up as well.
I buy these shoes 1-1.5 sizes larger than normal and exchange the inner sole with a Motion Control insert, also by NB.
I'm very happy with my shoes! They have worked on many Caminos!
I weigh around 160 now. I'm 5'3 and carry 14-15 pounds. I'm usually 140 by end of Camino.I am wondering your weight w/ pack and height. i am considering lighter shoes as well
have u ever carried a tent? my partner and i are concerned about lodging..not wanting to push so hard under the stress of worrying about a place to sleep at night
thanks...just trying to get an idea of where I should be pack weight wise for my size.
have u ever carried a tent? my partner and i are concerned about lodging..not wanting to push so hard under the stress of worrying about a place to sleep at night. we will be walking oct/nov time. thank you!
thanks...just trying to get an idea of where I should be pack weight wise for my size.
have u ever carried a tent? my partner and i are concerned about lodging..not wanting to push so hard under the stress of worrying about a place to sleep at night. we will be walking oct/nov time. thank you!
On my first camino i kicked my boots to the curbs of Astorga and traded them in for a pair of brandnew running shoes. This was like going from hell to heaven.
Following camino(s) i walked in lightweight and very flexible trailrunners. Even better than normal running shoes.
@Anniesantiago are you sure your shoes are real trailrunners? By the looks of your sole they look like normal running shoes. Not that it is of any importants of course
I only use hiking boots so have no personal experience. Observations however might be useful. I met an asian pilgrim on the Spanish side of the border in the Pyrenees walking in multi coloured trainers. He was hopping along from one dry patch to another trying to avoid the snow and mud. At one bad point that I could just plough on through, he had to try climbing up the slope to get around it. However, he was having so much difficulty getting back to the trail that I had to go partially up to help him down. He should have worn boots. In Ponferrada I met a young German pilgrim who asked me if I knew where he could buy new trainers. The soles were coming off and he was looking to buy his third pair of his camino. They were designed for jogging, not for walking 800km. Hope that helpsI am interested in the experiences of people who walked in tennis shoes/sneakers or trail runners instead of hiking boots or hiking shoes. How did it work out for you? Did you have enough support for the trail portions? Were the soles sturdy enough? How did it go with the extra weight of a pack?
I wore hiking shoes (Merrils) last time around and it was sometimes tough going on the hard surfaces - bottoms of my feet took a serious pounding. I replaced my insoles, which did help, but didn't completely solve the problem. I am planning my next Camino (May 2016) and I am considering walking in tennis shoes or trail runners this time around. I walk a lot at home in my tennis shoes and my feet love them (I wear Asics).
I'm going to experiment with my tennis shoes while wearing my pack and see how that goes - also on some trails - I am just interested in other people's experiences too.
Thanks
I am interested in the experiences of people who walked in tennis shoes/sneakers or trail runners instead of hiking boots or hiking shoes. How did it work out for you? Did you have enough support for the trail portions? Were the soles sturdy enough? How did it go with the extra weight of a pack?
I wore hiking shoes (Merrils) last time around and it was sometimes tough going on the hard surfaces - bottoms of my feet took a serious pounding. I replaced my insoles, which did help, but didn't completely solve the problem. I am planning my next Camino (May 2016) and I am considering walking in tennis shoes or trail runners this time around. I walk a lot at home in my tennis shoes and my feet love them (I wear Asics).
I'm going to experiment with my tennis shoes while wearing my pack and see how that goes - also on some trails - I am just interested in other people's experiences too.
Thanks
Last year I walked in NB Leadville the vibram soles took all that the Camino could dish out, I will be wearing these again in 2016, no blisters or sore feet.Each year, I walk in New Balance trail runners and LOVE them!
This year I bought a pair of NB 1340 version 2. They are wide and deep in the toe and narrow in the heel and have a very thick and sturdy but flexible sole.
My only complaint with NB is they're beginning to use a lining made in Vietnam that doesn't hold up as well.
I buy these shoes 1-1.5 sizes larger than normal and exchange the inner sole with a Motion Control insert, also by NB.
I'm very happy with my shoes! They have worked on many Caminos!
Hi debby, like Kanga I too enjoyed your shoe blog. Thanks for the experience.I am a travel blogger from the US, and I walked the Camino Frances in May/June 2015. Here are my experiences/recommendations with boots, sandals, and sneakers:/
I only use hiking boots so have no personal experience. Observations however might be useful. I met an asian pilgrim on the Spanish side of the border in the Pyrenees walking in multi coloured trainers. He was hopping along from one dry patch to another trying to avoid the snow and mud. At one bad point that I could just plough on through, he had to try climbing up the slope to get around it. However, he was having so much difficulty getting back to the trail that I had to go partially up to help him down. He should have worn boots. In Ponferrada I met a young German pilgrim who asked me if I knew where he could buy new trainers. The soles were coming off and he was looking to buy his third pair of his camino. They were designed for jogging, not for walking 800km. Hope that helps
As I only use boots, I dont know a trail runner from what we commonly call trainers. What I can tell you is they were not cheap ones. They were from a very well known company with the letter 'k' in the brand nameHe must have bought cheap trainers!
My trail runners always last the entire Camino.
On a winter Camino in the snow, I'd probably look into boots.
But any other time of year, I'm happy in my New Balance!
For a long time I didn't use additional insoles bat lately, because of advanced age?, I do and it certainly helps me. Important to make sure that there is enough place in your shoes/boots for both, your feet and the insoles ;-) Buen Camino, SY
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