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Up to a halfway reasonable price - say US$250 - it may be worth it if that specific design provides comfort for your specific foot, that is not available in a cheaper shoe. I find it hard to find shoes that cause no discomfort in long walks. When I find one, then I ask the price.The question arises: Is a high-price, hybrid sneaker-hiker worth the investment?
stylish enough for the city and functional enough for the trail
Finally. I had held off on doing a virtual Camino because I couldn't find virtual shoes!Taking of shoes; here is the next level of sneakers, the first of it’s kind!
Could be useful on our virtual walks …
Oh the shame! All this time, I've been participating in the virtual camino threads in my house slippers.Could be useful on our virtual walks …
Shame! I am dutifully sitting here in my Hoka Bondis.All this time, I've been participating in the virtual camino threads in my house slippers.
Sombre and sombrero are easy to confuse - but if you turn up at the funeral ...Oh the shame! All this time, I've been participating in the virtual camino threads in my house slippers.
Now I feel like the guy who wore a lounge suit to a black tie event.
That double pointed yellow arrow on the the sole Is great; no matter which way you go you'll be on top of it and, of course, always following the arrows.Speaking of shoes, I think that these are perfect for the Camino.
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Dacomfy Mens Mesh Breathable Hiking Water Shoes Hiking Footwear Trekking Shoes
Brand:DacomfyShoe Type: Hiking ShoesGender:MaleOccasion: Casual/DailySeason:Spring/Summer/Autumn /WinterFeature:None-slip /Breathable Material:Upper Material: FabricOutsole Material: Rubber Package included:1*pair of shoes(packing in the canvas bag).www.modarect.com
Or is it just a “trail runner on steroids”?
Do our shoe gurus have any first hand knowledge?
$300 for Hiking Shoes? Why Outdoorsy Types Are Splurging
Brands like New Balance and Roa are pushing handsome, pricey sneaker-boots purported to perform as well on the mountain trail as on the sidewalk. But are they worth the investment?www.wsj.com
If you don’t want to read the whole article, here’s the first paragraph:
SOMEWHERE IN the liminal space between beefy hiking boots and look-at-me sneakers, you will find Roa’s trail shoes. The 6-year-old Italian label produces fetching footwear that shouts high design more than it does high altitude. Mesh panels add shimmer to sneakers while the sides of an ankle-high boot sport curious green “grass” splotches. But the designs also incorporate trail-conquering tech like tractiony Vibram soles and water-repellent nylon. Ringing in at about $250 and up, Roa’s hoity hybrid hikers don’t come cheap.
Roa is among a handful of brands now offering elevated sneaker-boots. Last year New Balance collaborated with Japanese outdoor label Snow Peak on a space-agey $300 shoe. At slightly less gulp-inducing prices, Nike last year released the Mountain Fly, a shapely $220 Gore-Tex sneaker, as part of its outdoor-focused ACG line, and Reebok has introduced the $180 rubberized DMX Trail Shadow sneaker, inspired by archival designs from the 2000s. While less extravagant than, say, Balenciaga sneakers ($975), these shoes still cost more than the outdoorsy footwear you can pick up at any REI: from Timberland’s Mt. Maddsen boot ($100) to Salomon’s Outline hiking shoe ($130). The question arises: Is a high-price, hybrid sneaker-hiker worth the investment?
Vasque makes great hiking boots. I love vibram soles. I hate when a beloved boot or shoe is discontinued or no longer works. Good luck!Finding the right shoe and fit is always a challenge for me. Iused Vasque Sundowner leather hiking boots for manyyears. Then switched to low cut Breezeshoes. They then began making the
I am desperate for a new pair of shoes! And no, I absolutely do not want to spend 300 bucks for a pair of shoes... 150 to a max of 200 dollars should be sufficient. Right?
I have been a Vasque shoe fan for 30 years. Started with the Sundowner boots which fit my feet perfectly. Then when they came out with the low cut Breeze leather about 20+ years ago I wore those for hiking and these were also perfect for my feet.
But when I trained for my first camino, I quickly realized the shoes were too heavy tor 20km at a faster pace on a camino. In contrast, on narrow mountain trails sure-footedness was a priority for me. So, for caminos I switched to a newer Vasque model in 2014. The vasque velocity which was a lightweight, Gortex, non-leather low cut shoe with a hard Vibram bottom were perfect. Had two pairs. They were discontinued. The Inhaler I&II replaced the Velocity, non gortex- went through 3pairs, before they were discontinued. Again hard Vibram bottom, but a little less room between the toes and the top of the shoe. Perhaps little less boxy. No other models fit-my foot well. The newer models are trail runners, A lite low breeze, with soft bottom souls and comprimised support. Not even similar to original feel .
I tried Merrill Moabs on one camino, and by the time I got to SdC My upper feet were black and blue and painful to walk
I contacted Vasque about getting new bottom souls for my old shoes ...but they only do it for leather shoes. no other Vasque model is working!
I have large feet so I buy a man’s 11 to 11.5 in a regular width.
Wondering if any Vasque user has transitioned to another shoe?
Maybe, I am desperate enough topay $300.00!!
My Hoka One One Challenger 6 ATR are not gulp-inducing for $127.00 from Zappos, and that really is my ticket limit for fabrication designed to protect my feet (although barefoot walkers do have my respect!). However, everything designed to get me on my next Camino has fought gravity and trickled upwards in price. I will take the Hokas, an Ecco sandal and a TEVA sandal on next Camino(s) and none of them under $100. Those investments shall provide me confidence that the next step I take on my local or Camino trail will ensure pain-free foot protection and comfort in my stride and on my journey.Or is it just a “trail runner on steroids”?
Do our shoe gurus have any first hand knowledge?
$300 for Hiking Shoes? Why Outdoorsy Types Are Splurging
Brands like New Balance and Roa are pushing handsome, pricey sneaker-boots purported to perform as well on the mountain trail as on the sidewalk. But are they worth the investment?www.wsj.com
If you don’t want to read the whole article, here’s the first paragraph:
SOMEWHERE IN the liminal space between beefy hiking boots and look-at-me sneakers, you will find Roa’s trail shoes. The 6-year-old Italian label produces fetching footwear that shouts high design more than it does high altitude. Mesh panels add shimmer to sneakers while the sides of an ankle-high boot sport curious green “grass” splotches. But the designs also incorporate trail-conquering tech like tractiony Vibram soles and water-repellent nylon. Ringing in at about $250 and up, Roa’s hoity hybrid hikers don’t come cheap.
Roa is among a handful of brands now offering elevated sneaker-boots. Last year New Balance collaborated with Japanese outdoor label Snow Peak on a space-agey $300 shoe. At slightly less gulp-inducing prices, Nike last year released the Mountain Fly, a shapely $220 Gore-Tex sneaker, as part of its outdoor-focused ACG line, and Reebok has introduced the $180 rubberized DMX Trail Shadow sneaker, inspired by archival designs from the 2000s. While less extravagant than, say, Balenciaga sneakers ($975), these shoes still cost more than the outdoorsy footwear you can pick up at any REI: from Timberland’s Mt. Maddsen boot ($100) to Salomon’s Outline hiking shoe ($130). The question arises: Is a high-price, hybrid sneaker-hiker worth the investment?
Up to a halfway reasonable price - say US$250 - it may be worth it if that specific design provides comfort for your specific foot, that is not available in a cheaper shoe. I find it hard to find shoes that cause no discomfort in long walks. When I find one, then I ask the price.
I am currently testing the Hoka Bondi 7 in two sizes, and coincidentally in two colours - one is orthopedic black-on-black, and the other is summery sky-blue-on-peach. I might go for the orthpedic look since it is not so eye-catching. I hereby declare it to be...
I have a terrible bunion on the right foot... but I found my ideal shoes !!My third pair of SalomonUp to a halfway reasonable price - say US$250 - it may be worth it if that specific design provides comfort for your specific foot, that is not available in a cheaper shoe. I find it hard to find shoes that cause no discomfort in long walks. When I find one, then I ask the price.
I am currently testing the Hoka Bondi 7 in two sizes, and coincidentally in two colours - one is orthopedic black-on-black, and the other is summery sky-blue-on-peach. I might go for the orthpedic look since it is not so eye-catching. I hereby declare it to be...
i have a huge bunion on my right foot .. I wear my 3 rd pair Salomon shoes X ULTRA 4 ( no goretex) .. this the new version !Even more confortable than the XULTRA 3 old modelUp to a halfway reasonable price - say US$250 - it may be worth it if that specific design provides comfort for your specific foot, that is not available in a cheaper shoe. I find it hard to find shoes that cause no discomfort in long walks. When I find one, then I ask the price.
I am currently testing the Hoka Bondi 7 in two sizes, and coincidentally in two colours - one is orthopedic black-on-black, and the other is summery sky-blue-on-peach. I might go for the orthpedic look since it is not so eye-catching. I hereby declare it to be...
Would love if you gave us a report at the end of your testing.Up to a halfway reasonable price - say US$250 - it may be worth it if that specific design provides comfort for your specific foot, that is not available in a cheaper shoe. I find it hard to find shoes that cause no discomfort in long walks. When I find one, then I ask the price.
I am currently testing the Hoka Bondi 7 in two sizes, and coincidentally in two colours - one is orthopedic black-on-black, and the other is summery sky-blue-on-peach. I might go for the orthpedic look since it is not so eye-catching. I hereby declare it to be...
I am no expert at all on what you need to keep your feet safe and happy. I assume you have not walked a camino yet. You are in for a treat. Of course everyone's feet, needs, and preferences are different. Just like shoes no advice is one size feet all. I can tell you that after walking in fall and winter (I would never walk in summer and just haven't had a chance to walk in spring) and close to about 5,000 kilometers on 5 different caminos trail runners have served me so well. I have never had a need or inclination to get a boot. I wear only Brooks Cascadias and have found them to be perfect for me. I had bought my wife Hoka and she has always had foot and knee issues. Now if it was a choice of me or her Hoka's I might find myself out in the street. I just bought a pair of Speedgoat 4's. They are great and have tons of cushion. I live in a small Mexican town with the worst cobblestone streets known to man and they feel great on them. I will still wear my Cascadias as I don't want to tempt fate when I walk in October (if possible).Finding the right shoe and fit is always a challenge for me. Iused Vasque Sundowner leather hiking boots for manyyears. Then switched to low cut Breezeshoes. They then began making the
I am desperate for a new pair of shoes! And no, I absolutely do not want to spend 300 bucks for a pair of shoes... 150 to a max of 200 dollars should be sufficient. Right?
I have been a Vasque shoe fan for 30 years. Started with the Sundowner boots which fit my feet perfectly. Then when they came out with the low cut Breeze leather about 20+ years ago I wore those for hiking and these were also perfect for my feet.
But when I trained for my first camino, I quickly realized the shoes were too heavy tor 20km at a faster pace on a camino. In contrast, on narrow mountain trails sure-footedness was a priority for me. So, for caminos I switched to a newer Vasque model in 2014. The vasque velocity which was a lightweight, Gortex, non-leather low cut shoe with a hard Vibram bottom were perfect. Had two pairs. They were discontinued. The Inhaler I&II replaced the Velocity, non gortex- went through 3pairs, before they were discontinued. Again hard Vibram bottom, but a little less room between the toes and the top of the shoe. Perhaps little less boxy. No other models fit-my foot well. The newer models are trail runners, Now theyhave a disasterous lite low breeze, with soft bottom souls and comprimised support. Not even similar to original feel.
I tried Merrill Moabs on one camino, and by the time I got to SdC My upper feet were black and blue and painful to walk
I contacted Vasque about getting new bottom souls for my old shoes ...but they only do it for leather shoes. no other Vasque model is working!
I have large feet so I buy a man’s 11 to 11.5 in a regular width.
Wondering if any Vasque user has transitioned to another shoe?
Maybe, I am desperate enough topay $300.00!!
Or is it just a “trail runner on steroids”?
Do our shoe gurus have any first hand knowledge?
$300 for Hiking Shoes? Why Outdoorsy Types Are Splurging
Brands like New Balance and Roa are pushing handsome, pricey sneaker-boots purported to perform as well on the mountain trail as on the sidewalk. But are they worth the investment?www.wsj.com
If you don’t want to read the whole article, here’s the first paragraph:
SOMEWHERE IN the liminal space between beefy hiking boots and look-at-me sneakers, you will find Roa’s trail shoes. The 6-year-old Italian label produces fetching footwear that shouts high design more than it does high altitude. Mesh panels add shimmer to sneakers while the sides of an ankle-high boot sport curious green “grass” splotches. But the designs also incorporate trail-conquering tech like tractiony Vibram soles and water-repellent nylon. Ringing in at about $250 and up, Roa’s hoity hybrid hikers don’t come cheap.
Roa is among a handful of brands now offering elevated sneaker-boots. Last year New Balance collaborated with Japanese outdoor label Snow Peak on a space-agey $300 shoe. At slightly less gulp-inducing prices, Nike last year released the Mountain Fly, a shapely $220 Gore-Tex sneaker, as part of its outdoor-focused ACG line, and Reebok has introduced the $180 rubberized DMX Trail Shadow sneaker, inspired by archival designs from the 2000s. While less extravagant than, say, Balenciaga sneakers ($975), these shoes still cost more than the outdoorsy footwear you can pick up at any REI: from Timberland’s Mt. Maddsen boot ($100) to Salomon’s Outline hiking shoe ($130). The question arises: Is a high-price, hybrid sneaker-hiker worth the investment?
I'd love to see what those pretty little things look like after a few days of Riojan & Navarren clay adhesion. Even the rains of Galicia didn't get all traces of Navarre out of the fabric of a comfy pair of Salomons.Or is it just a “trail runner on steroids”?
Do our shoe gurus have any first hand knowledge?
$300 for Hiking Shoes? Why Outdoorsy Types Are Splurging
Brands like New Balance and Roa are pushing handsome, pricey sneaker-boots purported to perform as well on the mountain trail as on the sidewalk. But are they worth the investment?www.wsj.com
If you don’t want to read the whole article, here’s the first paragraph:
SOMEWHERE IN the liminal space between beefy hiking boots and look-at-me sneakers, you will find Roa’s trail shoes. The 6-year-old Italian label produces fetching footwear that shouts high design more than it does high altitude. Mesh panels add shimmer to sneakers while the sides of an ankle-high boot sport curious green “grass” splotches. But the designs also incorporate trail-conquering tech like tractiony Vibram soles and water-repellent nylon. Ringing in at about $250 and up, Roa’s hoity hybrid hikers don’t come cheap.
Roa is among a handful of brands now offering elevated sneaker-boots. Last year New Balance collaborated with Japanese outdoor label Snow Peak on a space-agey $300 shoe. At slightly less gulp-inducing prices, Nike last year released the Mountain Fly, a shapely $220 Gore-Tex sneaker, as part of its outdoor-focused ACG line, and Reebok has introduced the $180 rubberized DMX Trail Shadow sneaker, inspired by archival designs from the 2000s. While less extravagant than, say, Balenciaga sneakers ($975), these shoes still cost more than the outdoorsy footwear you can pick up at any REI: from Timberland’s Mt. Maddsen boot ($100) to Salomon’s Outline hiking shoe ($130). The question arises: Is a high-price, hybrid sneaker-hiker worth the investment?
It is fashion Form, not practical Function that is the focus of Roa footwear.
Taking of shoes; here is the [URL='https://www.dezeen.com/2021/03/19/virtual-25-gucci-wanna-digital-sneaker/
I can only ask .......why? Why would anyone pay for a virtual pair of shoes? Is this case of more money than sense?
As you said, ROA didn't invent this type of shoe, which I would call a "lightweight trail shoe that's as comfortable as your favorite sneakers."To your way of thinking, is a “hybrid sneaker-hiker” (the term used in the article) basically the same as a trail runner? Or is it a different kettle of fish altogether? I had never heard the term “hiking sneaker” before.
There is a list of a few other brands with the same type of shoe — New Balance Snow Peak, Nike Mountain Fly, Reebok DMX Trail.
I am currently testing the Hoka Bondi 7 in two sizes, and coincidentally in two colours - one is orthopedic black-on-black, and the other is summery sky-blue-on-peach. I might go for the orthpedic look since it is not so eye-catching. I hereby declare it to be...
I have great news. After further searching today I found a website The Vibram website in the USA. It has a shoe store locator for USA that list stores that will replace vibram souls ontrail runners and hiking shoes.Finding the right shoe and fit is always a challenge for me. I wore Vasque Sundowner leather hiking boots for manyyears .
I have been a Vasque shoe fan for 30 years. Started with the Sundowner boots which fit my feet perfectly. Then when they came out with the low cut Breeze leather about 20+ years ago I wore those for hiking and these were also perfect for my feet.
But when I trained for my first camino, I quickly realized the shoes were too heavy tor 20km at a faster pace on a camino. In contrast, on narrow mountain trails sure-footedness was a priority for me. So, for caminos I switched to a newer Vasque model in 2014. The vasque velocity which was a lightweight, Gortex, non-leather low cut shoe with a hard Vibram bottom were perfect. Had two pairs. They were discontinued. The Inhaler I&II replaced the Velocity, non gortex- went through 3pairs, before they were discontinued. Again hard Vibram bottom, but a little less room between the toes and the top of the shoe. Perhaps little less boxy. No other models fit-my foot well. The newer models are trail runners, Now theyhave a disasterous lite low breeze, with soft bottom souls and comprimised support. Not even similar to original feel.
I tried Merrill Moabs on one camino, and by the time I got to SdC My upper feet were black and blue and painful to walk
I contacted Vasque about getting new bottom souls for my old shoes ...but they only do it for leather shoes. no other Vasque model is working!
I have large feet so I buy a man’s 11 to 11.5 in a regular width.
Wondering if any Vasque user has transitioned to another shoe?
Maybe, I am desperate enough topay $300.00!!
Today I took them on a mall walk - indoors, 4 times around the mall at a fair pace. They failed for exactly the same reason as some other low-heel-drop shoes failed the test for me a couple of years ago.I'm looking at Hoka Bondi's too.
C. Clearly - Do you have an early indicative opinion? - about the shoes!
Yup, better than a GPS any day. Just sit down, look into your sole (pun intended) and you will know which path to take. It's kind of freaky; reminds me of those signboards you see in shopping malls and trailheads, a map with an arrow that says "You are here." And they are always right! How do they know that?That double pointed yellow arrow on the the sole Is great; no matter which way you go you'll be on top of it and, of course, always following the arrows.
Hoka Speed Goats here-not interested in fashion, just function lolShame! I am dutifully sitting here in my Hoka Bondis.
I think I am close enough now and will buy some extra Brooks Ghosts. I wore them on a 2-week camino, but they already had about 800 km on them, and had lost some underfoot cushioning. I should have taken newer ones.@C clearly My thinking now is
.....when you find the right shoe... and you will know after wearing it on a camino....if still in stock, buy 5 pairs!
Just like watching all the fashion forward "Pilgrims" on that Netflix series 3 Caminos they can't hold up in the long run. At least with the Netflix series you can watch something else. You are stuck with those pretty little things!I'd love to see what those pretty little things look like after a few days of Riojan & Navarren clay adhesion. Even the rains of Galicia didn't get all traces of Navarre out of the fabric of a comfy pair of Salomons.
I can't agree more. I have worn Brooks Cascadias on all 5 of my caminos. They have changed somewhat since my first one. The toe box is a little narrower. But sizing up one foot size and going with a wide sneaker I am fine. I am sure I have walked well over 8,000 kilometers in them between Caminos and training and life and I can count the blisters on one hand and have never had any foot, ankle or knee problems. The only time I get knee or hip pain is on those steep downhills and I wait to long to start to zig zag. You are right STICK WITH WHAT WORKS!!!! This is the Camino not the runway in Paris during fashion week!@C clearly My thinking now is
.....when you find the right shoe... and you will know after wearing it on a camino....if still in stock, buy 5 pairs!
I was so hoping you would post, @davebugg. I hear your opinion of Roa loud and clear.
To your way of thinking, is a “hybrid sneaker-hiker” (the term used in the article) basically the same as a trail runner? Or is it a different kettle of fish altogether? I had never heard the term “hiking sneaker” before.
There is a list of a few other brands with the same type of shoe — New Balance Snow Peak, Nike Mountain Fly, Reebok DMX Trail.
Nike doesn’t list the Mountain Fly as a trail runner on its website so I am kind of confused about how this bunch of shoes is different than trail runners.
(Not that I would ever dream of switching out of my Altra Lone Peaks).
@C clearly My thinking now is
.....when you find the right shoe... and you will know after wearing it on a camino....if still in stock, buy 5 pairs!
I was hoping to find some shoes with more durable cushioning. I guess one can't have everything.
Thanks for your explanation. I can accept that my favourite most comfortable shoes simply won't be as durable as others. I use custom orthotics, so will ask whether more cushioning will be appropriate. However, I also realize that too much cushioning can make the weight transfer less efficient, so my pace feels sluggish. I'm happy with my Ghosts - I'll just need to replace them every few months while I'm walking a lot.The more plush to the cushioning, the less durable the shoe will be
Thanks for your explanation. I can accept that my favourite most comfortable shoes simply won't be as durable as others. I use custom orthotics, so will ask whether more cushioning will be appropriate. However, I also realize that too much cushioning can make the weight transfer less efficient, so my pace feels sluggish. I'm happy with my Ghosts - I'll just need to replace them every few months while I'm walking a lot.
@davebugg
David, I have two question. It reveals my profound lack of knowledge of footwear.
When resoling the Vibram bottoms of hiking shoes, ( not boots or trail runners) how does one decide from a limited number of choices what is the best hard Vibram bottom. I was presented with four choices by the clerk at the counter yesterday at a shoe repair place recommended by Vibram. She was just a clerk - knew nothing about hiking shoes. The first choice was definitely not what I wanted...it was a thinner design which I-have seen advertized for ice walking. The second appeared to be thin, softer vibram bottoms. Neither the third or fouth design came close to matching my shoe pattern exactly, but were the hard type of vibram, I think I was looking for so I picked what seemed like the most familiar looking to me, but not exactly what was on my shoe before.
Is there a design which is somewhat universally adaptable and optimal to use when choosing hard vibram hiking shoe bottoms?
Question 2. If I want to replace the inner soles of my shoes, canI find a perfect match? How generic are inner soles? I know they sell inner soles in REi and other similar stores. Once I bought a pair and they did not seem to fit correctly? Do I need to have them modified to the shoe? Can a shoe repair shop do it for me?
Thanks for your help!
Replacing that Vibram outer layer is only worthwhile if that is indeed the only thing that is worn out. Especially if you have very soft soles, made up of a thick layer of some soft material, those tend to compress and lose their shape over time. Putting a new outer layer on top of that deformed mess will not give you back that new-shoe feel - or support.I have great news. After further searching today I found a website The Vibram website in the USA. It has a shoe store locator for USA that list stores that will replace vibram souls ontrail runners and hiking shoes.
I was able to locate a shoe repair store about 20 miles from my house. I called and they confirmed they can repair them. I immediately drove there. They-are charging 65 dollars per pair of shoes! They allowed me to pick from four Thread patterns. Brought them four pair of shoes...I am glad I couldn’t part with them! Thrilled! No need for pretty Roa sneakers.
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Thank you for your extensive response, Dave. Grateful!Your instinct to pick a hardness, based on what you already have, is the best way to keep the characteristics of the shoe close to why you like them. Outer soles affect the flexibility and feel of the shoe and boot, so if you like the feel of what you have, try to match the flexibility of the new outersole to what you have now.
The type of environment plays a role, too. The primary type of weather and terrain you will be walking or backpacking in will affect what you want from a sole. For example, hard surfaces in rainy and wet areas need a 'grippier' sole material which will be tend to be softer. I also tend to modify the lug pattern by having sipes cut in. Sipes are very thin, unnoticeable slices into the pattern of the sole. These create micro edges as you walk which can improve traction without increasing wear by much.
Wet terrain that is primarily dirt trails or track can be either a softer material or harder, the lug pattern is better if it is a bit more 'aggressive', though, since you want them to have a bite into the soft ground.
Rocky and hard surfaces benefit from a harder material since it will need to wear longer. Since the outer sole does not have a pertinent role in cushioning, traction and wear, according to your primary terrain usage, is the focus.
The midsole and innersole are where the cushioning of the footwear, and some of the motion control aspects of a shoe take place.
If you are faced with a large variety of possible environments and terrain, softer and grippier would be my preference. But keep in mind that even if you have a less grippy outersole and find yourself temporarily walking along wet and slicker surfaces, slowing down and paying attention to foot placement, plus aides like trekking poles, will make walking in such conditions workable, albeit a bit slower.
For inner soles, if your feet do well with what you have already been using, than use that as the template in terms of material and characteristics (harder, cushiony, formed, etc) as the baseline for shopping for a new pair. If you are trying to modify some aspect of how the shoe feels or performs, that takes a bit more time to sort through the choices. If that is the case, feel free to send me a PM and if I can provide some guidance, I'd be happy to try and help work through the styles and choices.
I did the CP from Porto in 2019 plus Finsterra & wore Bondi's. Worked well for me. Continual cobblestone walking did lead to some foot/leg weariness, but a full-blown hiking boot would have been overkill (and heavy).Up to a halfway reasonable price - say US$250 - it may be worth it if that specific design provides comfort for your specific foot, that is not available in a cheaper shoe. I find it hard to find shoes that cause no discomfort in long walks. When I find one, then I ask the price.
I am currently testing the Hoka Bondi 7 in two sizes, and coincidentally in two colours - one is orthopedic black-on-black, and the other is summery sky-blue-on-peach. I might go for the orthpedic look since it is not so eye-catching. I hereby declare it to be...
Trecile, I have ordered a pair of these boots and look forward to walking in them. Thanks for your postSpeaking of shoes, I think that these are perfect for the Camino.
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Dacomfy Mens Mesh Breathable Hiking Water Shoes Hiking Footwear Trekking Shoes
Brand:DacomfyShoe Type: Hiking ShoesGender:MaleOccasion: Casual/DailySeason:Spring/Summer/Autumn /WinterFeature:None-slip /Breathable Material:Upper Material: FabricOutsole Material: Rubber Package included:1*pair of shoes(packing in the canvas bag).www.modarect.com
Looking forward to reading about your experience with these shoes!Trecile, I have ordered a pair of these boots and look forward to walking in them. Thanks for your post
Trecile, I have ordered a pair of these boots and look forward to walking in them. Thanks for your post
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