- Time of past OR future Camino
- Francés, Norte, Salvador, Primitivo, Portuguese
When it comes to shoes that is. I have ordered and returned at least a dozen pair. I can't go into a local shoe store to get fitted because none of the local stores carry my size. I have a long narrow foot, and normally wear a US size 10 or 11 women's shoe. But to get the extra room I need I need a 12 or 12.5, which some manufacturers make, but the stores don't carry. I find most of the men's shoes too wide. I'm looking for the ideal lightweight, supportive shoe that will work on all kinds of terrain, and last 500+ miles - not too much to ask for, right?
I still have 4 months before I start the Camino, so I have time to find the right shoes. I don't want to test out several pair of $100 shoes, but I think that's what I'm going to have to do. Just pick a pair and try them out for a few long walks. I just walked about 10 miles today in my beloved Skechers GoRun shoes, and did fine, but I don't think that the sole would last 500 miles.
I received my latest shoes in the mail today, and I really like them. They are New Balance Vazee Summit Trail. They are nice and lightweight, and have plenty of toe room. I tried them on after the walk, when my feet are at their biggest.
I also emailed New Balance and asked if they recommended this shoe for the kind of walking that I will be doing. This was their response:
"Thank you for contacting us. I think the Vazee Summit would be a great choice for you!
The Vazee Summit was engineered for the highest performance, including long distance walking. It's constructed with a soft and meshy tongue that is connected to the sole which means there are no little gaps for dirt and debris to sneak in. It has the three essentials needed for exploring any terrain comfortably: lightweight cushioning, flexibility and protection."
So, I'm crossing my fingers that this commitment phobe has found her match!
I still have 4 months before I start the Camino, so I have time to find the right shoes. I don't want to test out several pair of $100 shoes, but I think that's what I'm going to have to do. Just pick a pair and try them out for a few long walks. I just walked about 10 miles today in my beloved Skechers GoRun shoes, and did fine, but I don't think that the sole would last 500 miles.
I received my latest shoes in the mail today, and I really like them. They are New Balance Vazee Summit Trail. They are nice and lightweight, and have plenty of toe room. I tried them on after the walk, when my feet are at their biggest.
I also emailed New Balance and asked if they recommended this shoe for the kind of walking that I will be doing. This was their response:
"Thank you for contacting us. I think the Vazee Summit would be a great choice for you!
The Vazee Summit was engineered for the highest performance, including long distance walking. It's constructed with a soft and meshy tongue that is connected to the sole which means there are no little gaps for dirt and debris to sneak in. It has the three essentials needed for exploring any terrain comfortably: lightweight cushioning, flexibility and protection."
So, I'm crossing my fingers that this commitment phobe has found her match!