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No.Has anyone tried these?
https://www.underarmour.com/en-ca/mens-ua-fat-tire-gtx/pcid1262064-952
thanks
Has anyone tried these?
https://www.underarmour.com/en-ca/mens-ua-fat-tire-gtx/pcid1262064-952
thanks
Well sticking the name in Google and ignoring the marketers and secondary sellers reviews they seem to get fairly poor reviews. Perhaps because they seem to be mainly marketed and reviewed as 'runners', not even 'trail runners', for which they look fairly impracticle. They are certainly not marketed as being suitable for long-distance hiking with a 6-10kg pack on your back, probably because they weren't visioned or designed for that kind of usage.Has anyone tried these?
https://www.underarmour.com/en-ca/mens-ua-fat-tire-gtx/pcid1262064-952
thanks
I have way more than my fair share of “foot concerns” and was skeptical as recently as 3 months ago. Are you referring to some specific ailment? I won’t list all of mine but trail runners have been almost miraculous.If you have foot concerns then trail runners may not be for everyone. Don't jump on this band wagon until you have a very good idea about what works for you. There are many factors to consider.
Hi Laurie. I hear you about foot injuries and also what you've discovered that works for you, and apparently for others. There may be issues where some folks might not find them the best solution. I'd like to wear something lighter, and have, but in Japan I went over on an ankle coming down off a steep peak and I'm pretty sure that if there wasn't the support of a mid high Salomon boot that my Henro could well have been over as I really pulled the tendons ahead of my ankle. Of course stabilizing one area like an ankle can cause the damage elsewhere higher up...like a knee. I've discussed this in with podiatrists, kinesiologists and others, and their advise for this injury is a boot. Any way, this is my situation. Pleased to hear that you've found a solution for yours as it's an ongoing debate in our walking circle here.I have way more than my fair share of “foot concerns” and was skeptical as recently as 3 months ago. Are you referring to some specific ailment?
Hi Laurie. I hear you about foot injuries and also what you've discovered that works for you, and apparently for others. There may be issues where some folks might not find them the best solution. I'd like to wear something lighter, and have, but in Japan I went over on an ankle coming down off a steep peak and I'm pretty sure that if there wasn't the support of a mid high Salomon boot that my Henro could well have been over as I really pulled the tendons ahead of my ankle. Of course stabilizing one area like an ankle can cause the damage elsewhere higher up...like a knee. I've discussed this in with podiatrists, kinesiologists and others, and their advise for this injury is a boot. Any way, this is my situation. Pleased to hear that you've found a solution for yours as it's an ongoing debate in our walking circle here.
I have a 1500 km Camino For Alzheimer's Awareness (small plug!) coming up September 21st and I'm still trying to sort out what footwear to use as I'll complete by November 20th when its colder with potentially rain and possible snow higher up. Always it's "what do I wear on my feet this Camino?".
I wore these in women's and I didn't get even one blister. They were awesome.Has anyone tried these?
https://www.underarmour.com/en-ca/mens-ua-fat-tire-gtx/pcid1262064-952
thanks
Thanks Deboarah. Just what I was looking for. A real life camino review.I wore these in women's and I didn't get even one blister. They were awesome.
https://www.salomon.com/us/product/x-ultra-3-gtx.html?article=402423&CMPID=google|pla|performance|nam|us|||196935509225|c|L40242300034&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpO_Rvvye3AIV1jaBCh0E7wWOEAYYBSABEgIFdPD_BwE
The best advice I could ever give someone when Walking the Camino in December is not wearing a Gore-Tex shoe. I did it once and I created a steam bath inside the boot leaving me with blisters that needed medical attention. Stay away from Gore-Tex in the summer.Has anyone tried these?
https://www.underarmour.com/en-ca/mens-ua-fat-tire-gtx/pcid1262064-952
thanks
I also used Saloman. No blisters, nothing.No.
They do not look good to me. Too rounded soles. I use Salomon.
This is so true...they are glorified sneakers on steroids and I have two pairs. Worn them on two caminos and probably again in 2019...but, if you need ankle support ..they have none...there are many places on the Frances and Norte that warrant ankle support...the rest of the time hikers are fine. So I bring both..if one gets wet or isn't needed I wear the other.If you have foot concerns then trail runners may not be for everyone. Don't jump on this band wagon until you have a very good idea about what works for you. There are many factors to consider.
And p.s., @High Endeavours, having just lost a very good friend to Alzheimers on Wednesday (though in reality she left us more than 5 years ago), I wish you much success on your walk.
If you are committed to boots, fine, but if you are going for boots just because you think boots are the way to go, you should read some of @davebugg’s posts on shoes. He is one of several forum members who have actually walked long distance wilderness trails (AT and PCT), which the Camino is not. He is also extremely up to date on the research, the construction of shoes, the pros and cons of all different types. His recommendation is trail runners, which I had never heard of till I started reading his posts. In my 18th year of caminos, I finally gave up on hiking boots and hiking shoes and took a chance with trail runners. Every major shoe company has various models. I am now a born-again trail runner user, and I will never wear anything else on the camino.
Signed, a @davebugg acolyte
Some posts to get you started:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...-boots-for-cf-october-2018.56516/#post-636400
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...ew-old-modality-of-walking.56153/#post-630471
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...shoes-or-hiking-boots.7621/page-5#post-615701
Those may be great for road walking, but I think wearing them while navigating a loose, rocky descent (for example, the one after the Alto de Perdon) seems like it is asking for a twisted ankle.Ok, Time for something different! I have talked to many people that suffer from PF that swear by these. Would certainly put a spring in your step!
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