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I put some Engo heel patches in my Altras in an attempt to eliminate or reduce the wear on the inside heel. I wear orthotics which might exacerbate the wear on the inside of the heel. The heel patches are rated for 300 miles.
Fast approaching my next camino and struggling to find shoes that fit. My trusty Keens give me very hot feet so looking for something lighter and more breathable.
I have wide feet. Currently looking at Hokas as they come in wide fit too.
Questions:
1. Challenger vs speedgoat (vs bondi/ Clifton which look to be more suited to roads)?
2. Are they hard wearing enough? The soles on the speedgoats look similar to salomon speedcross which I’ve been advised to avoid as the soles wear down rapidly on road surfaces.
3. Are they true to size? (I am women’s EU40)
Thanks for help. I can’t be the only person in the world who can’t get outdoor shoes that fit comfortably! (I have literally tried almost every other brand).
Thanks all for advice. Hokas on order - bit of a pain having to order online, guess sizes and send back the pairs that don’t fit... Outdoor shops near me (big city in UK) just don’t keep a good range of sizes and styles in stock (usually they don’t have half sizes or wide fit). Is this the same in other countries or are we all online now?
Yes - I have keen sandals too. This is my back up option but haven’t got the courage to take sandals alone as I’m not properly used to walking in them.I use Keen sandals. Camino, and here at home.
I love my HOKAS!! Second pair. Wore Cliftons on my first Camino Frances and now have Bondis which are wider in the toes and I love them. Amazing. My experience is that they do NOT wear down. I have also bought a pair of HOKA hiking shoes which I also like very much and will wear on the Primitivo in early May.Fast approaching my next camino and struggling to find shoes that fit. My trusty Keens give me very hot feet so looking for something lighter and more breathable.
I have wide feet. Currently looking at Hokas as they come in wide fit too.
Questions:
1. Challenger vs speedgoat (vs bondi/ Clifton which look to be more suited to roads)?
2. Are they hard wearing enough? The soles on the speedgoats look similar to salomon speedcross which I’ve been advised to avoid as the soles wear down rapidly on road surfaces.
3. Are they true to size? (I am women’s EU40)
Thanks for help. I can’t be the only person in the world who can’t get outdoor shoes that fit comfortably! (I have literally tried almost every other brand).
sitting at a rest stop for lunch in Portugal and hiking in Hoka Stinson. I’m not certain I can do long distance hikes in anything but.Fast approaching my next camino and struggling to find shoes that fit. My trusty Keens give me very hot feet so looking for something lighter and more breathable.
I have wide feet. Currently looking at Hokas as they come in wide fit too.
Questions:
1. Challenger vs speedgoat (vs bondi/ Clifton which look to be more suited to roads)?
2. Are they hard wearing enough? The soles on the speedgoats look similar to salomon speedcross which I’ve been advised to avoid as the soles wear down rapidly on road surfaces.
3. Are they true to size? (I am women’s EU40)
Thanks for help. I can’t be the only person in the world who can’t get outdoor shoes that fit comfortably! (I have literally tried almost every other brand).
I agree the Stintson are great. I did the Primitivo in them and am still using them. The only negative I had about them is they were a bit slider on cobblestones - I guess less grip due too the shape. I’m a woman with size EU42 so I had to get the men’s version of them.Hoka Stinson ATR4 are a great choice also. I've put well over 600 miles on one pair and I'm on the second now. Most comfortable shoe I've ever owned. The cushion is similar to Bondi's but the shoe is built for all terrain.
Yes but how much of a problem is it to walk with breathable shoes when its rainy and muddy?Either way your feet will get wet: sweat or rain water. You'll sweat every day, it likely won't rain every day, so I vote for breathable non-gortex.
I walked with the Keen sandals in rain and mud almost daily. By morning they were dry. And, if you have the luxury of a hairdryerYes but how much of a problem is it to walk with breathable shoes when its rainy and muddy?
I am walking the Olvidado in the Speedgoat. Today will be our second day. I will follow up on this and let you know how they are holding up.Fast approaching my next camino and struggling to find shoes that fit. My trusty Keens give me very hot feet so looking for something lighter and more breathable.
I have wide feet. Currently looking at Hokas as they come in wide fit too.
Questions:
1. Challenger vs speedgoat (vs bondi/ Clifton which look to be more suited to roads)?
2. Are they hard wearing enough? The soles on the speedgoats look similar to salomon speedcross which I’ve been advised to avoid as the soles wear down rapidly on road surfaces.
3. Are they true to size? (I am women’s EU40)
Thanks for help. I can’t be the only person in the world who can’t get outdoor shoes that fit comfortably! (I have literally tried almost every other brand).
I just learned of Camino Olvidado today and am very interested. I'm going to be following your posts. Buen Camino!I am walking the Olvidado in the Speedgoat. Today will be our second day...
You may want to try Altra Timps or Lone Peaks if the Hokas do not work. They have a wide toe box.
I’m on the Norte currently I ave a major heel spur on my right and wear a metal brace on my left knee. I could not walk without the HOKA Tor hi waterproof...they fit true to size but if you need more room go half size up. Last year I had Lowa aeox gortex no issues just needed more padding. HOKA tors are working great and my feet are dry no issues very comfortable I pad the heelspur with moleskin and tape it along with superfeet orange insoles With Wright socks double lined socks . Good luckThanks all. No luck with finding Hokas to fit unfortunately. The women’s ones are too narrow and the wide fit are a funny shape and pinch on my little toe as they bend. (Someone has commented on bullet shaped shoes and diagonal shaped toes somewhere before). So frustrating all this ordering online and sending back. Will try men’s sizes next time.
For info they do look like super shoes. The soles are comfortable and look to be hard wearing. The challengers were a better fit for me than bondis and they have better arch support.
In the meantime I will stick with my not-so-breathable, heavier Keen’s. At least they will be a bit more waterproof in the rain. (The downpours in England over the last few days reminded me of this!)
Muchas gracias.
What great adviceWhen you receive them, here is a guideline to help determine if they have a good fit. The nice thing about online ordering, is that you can take your time wearing them to make sure they work for your and feel good.
Although the directions are focused on someone at a store, they work just fine at home, too.
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The most important theme for achieving a proper fit is: You do not choose a shoe based on measurements, you buy a shoe based on its Fit N Feel regardless of instrument measurements.
- When you go to the store, do so toward the end of the day.... you will have been up on your feet, so that will help with getting the correct fit. Additionally, you will need to wear the same backpack with the same gear you will be carrying... you want this additional weight on you as this will put the same downward pressure on the foot that you will be having while on Camino.
- Wear the exact same sock(s) you will be wearing while you are walking on the Camino. And if you have a special insole or orthotic, bring it with you.
- At the store, the measuring that will be done on your feet is only to get you in the ballpark for the correct shoe size.
- Start by standing up; never measure while sitting. You want the full weight of your body, with the pack on, to put the same pressure on your feet to spread them out as will happen while walking. That alone will increase the volume and size of your feet.
- Make sure those 'Camino' socks are on your feet; if you wear socks with liners while walking, do the same thing at the store.
- While standing, have someone near to you that you can use to steady yourself. With the measuring device on the ground, step onto the instrument and center all of your weight onto the foot being measured. Do the same for the other foot.
- Start with that size, but be aware that both the width and the length need to feel like there is adequate room for your feet. Ideally, like Goldilocks, everything will be just right. But, don't count on it. Be picky.
- If you have special insoles or orthotics, put them into any shoe you try on as they will take up space inside the shoe.
- When you find what you think will fit you well, you will need to see if your toes have enough clearance. Toes should not be able to be forced to the front of the shoe and touch the shoe. Not even a little. If they do, long walking and downhill grades on the trail or path or road will traumatize the bed of the nail, and that is when toenails can blacken and fall off.
- With your shoes tied securely, but not too tight, walk around the store with your pack on. Go up stairs and down stairs, scuff the shoes to the floor so that your feet are forced to do any movement they will do and see if your toes so much as butterfly kiss the front of the shoe. Kick the front of the shoe into a post or stair or wall or someone's shin.... does that make any of your toes touch the front of the shoe? That goes for all the little piggies.
- Next, pay attention to the width of the shoe. It shouldn't feel snug on the sides and there should be no rubbing or pressure points at all. They will not go away with "break in". They will create soreness, pain, and blistering. Even if it seems to be tolerable, it is like water torture; as your feet are continually exposed to those pressure points your feet will break down against them bit by bit, and bruising, blisters, and soreness will follow.
- You may need to go up a size to a size and a half in length, and go with a wider width to avoid those things I mentioned above. The notion that one avoids blisters by wearing snug footwear has been shown to do just the opposite.
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