catholicwalker
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If they are uncomfortable now, they will not improve! Changing you instep height and support will be very painful after repeated long walks. Be sure they are comfortable before you go. Don't change your foot mechanics now, no matter how light they are. I took new orthotic inserts once, and regretted it.I've been walking in them now to break them in; boot is very light and comfortable but not used to such ankle support.
hello, I am planning to start at Lourdes on or about Oct. 1st 2018 then on to Orloron and StPdP and on into Spain. Is anyone starting about that date at Lourdes? Looking for a small group; women and/or mixed to get acclimated with. Strong, that is I can walk good distances but I walk moderate-comfortable for distance rather than fast. Also, I have purchased a new pair of hiking boots: La Sportiva Ultralite and they are but I'm wondering about the comfort of walking with the height of the ankle support? Seems a bit much. I've been walking in them now to break them in; boot is very light and comfortable but not used to such ankle support.
Thanks to both of you for valuable input... the right boot feels pretty good; light; comfortable w/exception of the highness for the ankle support. the left foot is bothersome; awareness of area between base of toes and ball of foot begins to develop after 4-miles; trying different socks too...even bought work boot Dr. Sholes insert to try but then thought, 'wow, I just spent a LOT of money on these boots and doesn't seem right to have to buy an insole... Dr. S says take out existing insole and put in theirs...and and and...
Now was researching more about the right type of shoe. I'm bringing these boots back to study other availabilities. Also think I need a larger size and I just read in my research suggestion of taking out the insole that comes with shoe or boot and putting in one of the more valuable insoles on the market..
so search will continue... still have time to find the right shoe...
I walked from Lourdes to Puenta La Reina in May but I went over the Somport Pass from Oloron so I am not sure what the route is like between Oloron and SJPDP, I wore my New Balance Trail shoes the entire way and they were fantastic as there is quite a bit of road walking. I swear by them.hello, I am planning to start at Lourdes on or about Oct. 1st 2018 then on to Orloron and StPdP and on into Spain. Is anyone starting about that date at Lourdes? Looking for a small group; women and/or mixed to get acclimated with. Strong, that is I can walk good distances but I walk moderate-comfortable for distance rather than fast. Also, I have purchased a new pair of hiking boots: La Sportiva Ultralite and they are but I'm wondering about the comfort of walking with the height of the ankle support? Seems a bit much. I've been walking in them now to break them in; boot is very light and comfortable but not used to such ankle support.
Additionally, the issue of a 'waterproof' shoe is increasingly being turned aside --- as the weaknesses and disadvantages to the technology have become more apparent --- in favor to materials which drain fast and dry quickly.
I walked from Lourdes to Puenta La Reina in May but I went over the Somport Pass from Oloron so I am not sure what the route is like between Oloron and SJPDP,
hello, I am planning to start at Lourdes on or about Oct. 1st 2018 then on to Orloron and StPdP and on into Spain
hello, I am planning to start at Lourdes on or about Oct. 1st 2018 then on to Orloron and StPdP and on into Spain. Is anyone starting about that date at Lourdes? Looking for a small group; women and/or mixed to get acclimated with. Strong, that is I can walk good distances but I walk moderate-comfortable for distance rather than fast. Also, I have purchased a new pair of hiking boots: La Sportiva Ultralite and they are but I'm wondering about the comfort of walking with the height of the ankle support? Seems a bit much. I've been walking in them now to break them in; boot is very light and comfortable but not used to such ankle support.
Hi CW - just curious about your route from Lourdes - are you walking the Voie du Piedmont?
Cheers, tom
I am planning on walking from Lourdes to Santiago sept 2019 so will be following your thread closely. I haven't found a lot on info/reports from people who have started in Lourdes. I plan on walking solo but worry there may not be many pilgrims from Lourdes to SJpdp. I don't have much to offer in the boot area.. lots of good info on this site though...comfort is key. Good luck and bon chemin
I will always disagree with you, with friendship, on this particular point, Dave.
Whilst it is most certainly true that quick-draining footwear will be very appropriate for many hikers in typical summer hiking conditions, not excluding altitude and wilderness, and indeed on the ground in Spain I have personally made just such recommendations myself --- this is not any more of a good solution for everyone any more than the size 13½ army boots that I need myself for my own particulars would be either, in fact only very rarely would I ever recommend my own personal footgear requirements to anyone. But "rarely" is not "never", and for some people's problems, exactly such heaviest possible footwear is really the only viable possibility.
But between these extremes, there will be very, very many situations where light but waterproof hiking shoes, or medium category waterproof hiking boots designed primarily for Sunday hiking but still capable of long-distance, or &c. would be the right solutions for particular individuals and their needs, including the seasonal considerations.
But it remains a huge advantage in the properly made traditional leather hiking or army or mountain boot that not even the most torrential rain in Galicia can wet your socks, but only striding into deep water can do so.
The weight of such boots is an obvious disadvantage, and that's the main reason why I'm always loathe to recommend them -- but the needs of every pilgrim are not those of a person of average height, weight, and build, walking some time between Spring and Autumn on a well-waymarked Camino route in Spain or Portugal bestrewn with bars, restaurants, albergues, and hostals galore ...
Different people and different needs require different footwear.
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