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- Camino Frances (2017)
Camino Portugues (2022)
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Since I'm a convert to hiking sandals for all of my Caminos sandals get my vote. But you need to do some long hikes in your sandals to know if that's what will work
Thanks. They feel great. I was wondering if there would be issues with the terrain on this route. It looks relatively flat and easy…Since I'm a convert to hiking sandals for all of my Caminos sandals get my vote. But you need to do some long hikes in your sandals to know if that's what will work for you.
On the Portugués Por La Costa that we walked in the spring, I alternated between my Teva hiking sandals and my running shoes. Whether it was because of my running shoes, I didn’t buy new Superfeet insoles this Camino, or because of my sandals, my feet were more tired and sore than usual on this trek. By the end of the day, my feet felt that I had walked every step of the 12-15 miles that we covered. As was mentioned above, if you do switch to sandals, put a lot of miles on them before heading to Portugal. The very best shoe for me, and the one I’ll be going back to next spring, are my Merrell Moab GTXs. Everyone’s feet are different, so you really do have to find one that works best for you. I hiked in Keen’s for years and found them generally to be a good shoe. I don’t know if you can project from them to their sandal without putting them to the test including a significant amount of pavement walking. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy the coastal route as much as we did. Include the Variante Espiritual in your Camino if you can.I will be walking the Portuguese Costal Route (Senda Litoral) the first 2 weeks of September. I wore Keen mid hiking boots while walking the Camino Frances, which worked out well. Given everything I've read about the Portuguese Costal Route, I'm planning to toss the boots and switch to Keen hiking sandals. What do you think? I'd appreciate advice from those of you who have walked this route before in the late summer/fall. Thanks!
My vote is a boot. The cobblestone on the Portuguese way is horrible it can do the bottom of a foot in very quickly.I will be walking the Portuguese Costal Route (Senda Litoral) the first 2 weeks of September. I wore Keen mid hiking boots while walking the Camino Frances, which worked out well. Given everything I've read about the Portuguese Costal Route, I'm planning to toss the boots and switch to Keen hiking sandals. What do you think? I'd appreciate advice from those of you who have walked this route before in the late summer/fall. Thanks!
having been a boots and sandals man for many years, I am reluctantly thinking of switching to shoes. As I have got older (84) and circumstances have kept me off my beloved Iberia, I don't know if that's what has upset my tootsies! Sandals now seem to cut the inner edge of my feet. As I am a flatlander, and city dweller, I also suspect that hot asphalt and concrete don't help much eitherThere are also a lot of options between those two extremes. Personally, I wear what I guess would be called a hiking shoe, like this:
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Couldn’t agree with you more about how tough the cobbles can be on the feet and knees. Luckily, cobble stones are very minimal along the Coastal Route. Just in terms of the “path”, we found great differences between the Central and the Costal routes. Did not miss the cobble stones one bit!My vote is a boot. The cobblestone on the Portuguese way is horrible it can do the bottom of a foot in very quickly.
Thanks!My vote is a boot. The cobblestone on the Portuguese way is horrible it can do the bottom of a foot in very quickly.
You got that right. Wondered why most of the Portugese seems to be cobblestoned--even the paths through the woods are cobblestoned.My vote is a boot. The cobblestone on the Portuguese way is horrible it can do the bottom of a foot in very quickly.
Why don't you try trail runners. They need minimal break in. Just by seeing many videos of the coastal it is a safe bet there is no need for boots. I walked from Lisbon to Santiago but it was on the Central route all the way so I know alot about the cobblestones. I always wear Brooks Cascadias and had no issues at all from the cobblestones. If you really need cushion you could go with Hoka Speedgoats. You will be walking when it is still hot probably even on the coast. Boots are hot and heavy. Can't comment on sandals as I have no experience with them but I know lots of people like them. I walk in trail runners even in winter!Thanks!
Oh yes - the cobblestones can go to hell for all I care. They nearly ruined my camino.My vote is a boot. The cobblestone on the Portuguese way is horrible it can do the bottom of a foot in very quickly.
Loved the sandals. Hiked from San Sébastien to Santiago. No blisters. If I got wet, no problems with wet socks. Keen was first choice then Luna sandals for easier days. Very light weight in back pack. Best Wishes.I will be walking the Portuguese Costal Route (Senda Litoral) the first 2 weeks of September. I wore Keen mid hiking boots while walking the Camino Frances, which worked out well. Given everything I've read about the Portuguese Costal Route, I'm planning to toss the boots and switch to Keen hiking sandals. What do you think? I'd appreciate advice from those of you who have walked this route before in the late summer/fall. Thanks!
Light trail runners or socks with your sandals. Without socks you'll end up with terrible blistersI will be walking the Portuguese Costal Route (Senda Litoral) the first 2 weeks of September. I wore Keen mid hiking boots while walking the Camino Frances, which worked out well. Given everything I've read about the Portuguese Costal Route, I'm planning to toss the boots and switch to Keen hiking sandals. What do you think? I'd appreciate advice from those of you who have walked this route before in the late summer/fall. Thanks!
I wear socks with my sandals (only on the CaminoLight trail runners or socks with your sandals. Without socks you'll end up with terrible blisters
I took the luxurious choice of taking hiking sandals and trail shoes for my second Camino. Portugal and Spain can be quite hot still in September. Boots could be heavy and hot. My feet enjoyed the change of shoe halfway through the day. I have walked this Camino in September and in May and had 34C days and lows of around 18CI will be walking the Portuguese Costal Route (Senda Litoral) the first 2 weeks of September. I wore Keen mid hiking boots while walking the Camino Frances, which worked out well. Given everything I've read about the Portuguese Costal Route, I'm planning to toss the boots and switch to Keen hiking sandals. What do you think? I'd appreciate advice from those of you who have walked this route before in the late summer/fall. Thanks!
Not that I recommend it, but I met a barefoot French pilgrim on the Francés.I will be walking the Portuguese Costal Route (Senda Litoral) the first 2 weeks of September. I wore Keen mid hiking boots while walking the Camino Frances, which worked out well. Given everything I've read about the Portuguese Costal Route, I'm planning to toss the boots and switch to Keen hiking sandals. What do you think? I'd appreciate advice from those of you who have walked this route before in the late summer/fall. Thanks!
Trainers , whatever brand you prefer , boots too heavy, sandals too lightI will be walking the Portuguese Costal Route (Senda Litoral) the first 2 weeks of September. I wore Keen mid hiking boots while walking the Camino Frances, which worked out well. Given everything I've read about the Portuguese Costal Route, I'm planning to toss the boots and switch to Keen hiking sandals. What do you think? I'd appreciate advice from those of you who have walked this route before in the late summer/fall. Thanks!
There is a video of a (sometimes?) barefoot pilgrim on the Mozarabe. I am amazed!Not that I recommend it, but I met a barefoot French pilgrim on the Francés.
My hiking sandals have a more robust sole than the train runners that I used on my first two Caminos.Trainers , whatever brand you prefer , boots too heavy, sandals too light
I haven't hiked the Portuguese Coastal Route, but I hiked from Gibraltar to Muxía (mid-April to late May) wearing a pair of Keen Newport H2 sandals. Worked like a charm. Boots are overkill for Camino hiking.I will be walking the Portuguese Costal Route (Senda Litoral) the first 2 weeks of September. I wore Keen mid hiking boots while walking the Camino Frances, which worked out well. Given everything I've read about the Portuguese Costal Route, I'm planning to toss the boots and switch to Keen hiking sandals. What do you think? I'd appreciate advice from those of you who have walked this route before in the late summer/fall. Thanks!
I had Altra lone Peaks and sent another pair to Zamora . First pair started to fall to bits but still got good distance out of them . 2 pairs of same trainer lasted from Almeria to Fisterre so can’t complain . No blisters , but did have a bit of tendonitis that lasted a week or so.My hiking sandals have a more robust sole than the train runners that I used on my first two Caminos.
Hi! Walked Coastal, Senda and Espiritual Variant last September started walking on the 20th it was hot 20-27C until mid October!Why don't you try trail runners. They need minimal break in. Just by seeing many videos of the coastal it is a safe bet there is no need for boots. I walked from Lisbon to Santiago but it was on the Central route all the way so I know alot about the cobblestones. I always wear Brooks Cascadias and had no issues at all from the cobblestones. If you really need cushion you could go with Hoka Speedgoats.
already looking toward my next camino, i went to my podiatrist to inquire about ankle support in shoes for the camino, having just broken my ankle (from a fall) on the camino just finished.Lots of great comments and experience already.
For me it's as much about ankle support as anything. So I keep heading back to my boots - Merrill and Keens in the past and now back to Merrill Moab 3. With new orthotics the Merrill wide fit won as they are lighter than the Keens. But both have kept my feet and ankles snug and safe and never really felt 'hot and heavy'.
But if ankle support is not required then try all the other options till you find what works best for your foot.
@davebugg has written about the idea of boots protecting ankles is probably more myth than fact.already looking toward my next camino, i went to my podiatrist to inquire about ankle support in shoes for the camino, having just broken my ankle (from a fall) on the camino just finished.
he told me his profession is moving away from so called "ankle support" shoes/boots to whatever is comfortable for the individual. i told him i liked my keen Newport sandals on the last camino and he said there was no reason to change! he pointed out that even pro basketball players often don't wear high tops anymore. surprising advice! (obviously check w your own resources)
Indeed, and he found some interesting research into whether boots benefited athletes in particular sports. Not much appeared relevant outside of those sports, and it certainly was not relevant to walking the Camino generally. I don't know of any research results at the time that might have useful. If something credible has been done since, it would be interesting to know what conclusions were reached.@davebugg has written about the idea of boots protecting ankles is probably more myth than fact.
The facts that everyone's feet, and weight (including pack and water), and level of fitness, and walking style, and the degree of need for arch support, and the exact terrain to be walked upon are unique, etc., etc., make footwear a particularly personal choice.I will be walking the Portuguese Costal Route (Senda Litoral) the first 2 weeks of September. I wore Keen mid hiking boots while walking the Camino Frances, which worked out well. Given everything I've read about the Portuguese Costal Route, I'm planning to toss the boots and switch to Keen hiking sandals. What do you think? I'd appreciate advice from those of you who have walked this route before in the late summer/fall. Thanks!
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