Glenn Rowe
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I agree, have walked the Frances, the via de la Plata and the Portuguese (from Lisbon, tons of cobblestones along the way). Hiking shoes are adequate, make sure you don't buy waterproof shoes, more chance of blisters.It IS an often discussed subject. I subscribe to the line of thinking that if you have footwear that you like, and can walk long distances in it, then its the right choice for you. That said, there are cobblestone streets in many of the towns on the Camino, but not much overall. The Camino is mostly woodland trails, improved aggregate, some tarmac, and a few stretches that are either rocky or muddy. Boots are not required. If you like them though, take them!
Glenn, your original post was clear to me. I'm going to wear hiking shoes, for personal preference, when I walk the CF next week.Sorry; guess I wasn't clear. I was NOT stating, hinting or implying that the CF has cobblestones. Neither was I proselytizing for hiking boots.
What I meant to say was that my recent experiences have helped me to make my own, personal selection of footwear for the CF. Since it is likely to have uneven surfaces, and given my well-documented and decades-long ankle/knee difficulties, I personally plan to wear the hiking boots that I should have worn on my recent central European tour.
Everyone should, obviously, make their own choices.
Regards,
-- Glenn
Ok, so let's go back to what you consider "hardous terrain that could last for full days".My plan (subject to change based on advice and experience) was to wear the same pair of shoes all day, depending on what most of that day's walk would be. And by alternating different pairs of shoes, I'll be subjecting my feet to less repetitive stress and potential resulting injury.
My plan (subject to change based on advice and experience) was to wear the same pair of shoes all day, depending on what most of that day's walk would be. And by alternating different pairs of shoes, I'll be subjecting my feet to less repetitive stress and potential resulting injury.
Hi Lue, I'm asking you Why not ??I agree, have walked the Frances, the via de la Plata and the Portuguese (from Lisbon, tons of cobblestones along the way). Hiking shoes are adequate, make sure you don't buy waterproof shoes, more chance of blisters.
I think, regardless of surface, each pilgrim should use the footwear that's most appropriate personally. Because of my ankles, for me it's army boots.
Have to spend a bit more money at the boots / shoes , they have to " breathe " in a good way.
Wish you all well,Peter.
... If I could find a good pair of 1950s/1960s Corcoran jump boots in 13 wide (a pair that I wouldn't have to mortgage my house to afford), that's what I'd be wearing --- weight-be-danged. Unfortunately....
Aaah! Someone who understands! If I could find a good pair of 1950s/1960s Corcoran jump boots in 13 wide (a pair that I wouldn't have to mortgage my house to afford), that's what I'd be wearing --- weight-be-danged. Unfortunately....
[BTW, if you look up the term "old f*rt" in the dictionary, there's my picture!]
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