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Could it be the socks rather than the shoes? What material are they? Thick or thin?I first heard about MOABs on this sight and have walked 2 Caminos - first in a shoe the second in a light weight mid boot. Loved both shoes, particularly the boot as it gave my week ankles more support while still comparitively light.
They are comfortable, suit my wide feet and tick almost every box... except.... The bottom of my feet get very sore after about a week - like feeling they are on fire. I just figured it was due to walking 25km each day on different surfaces, especially rock. But I wonder - is this normal or is there a better shoe out there? I have tried cushioed innersoles but they dont make a difference and squash my foot into the shoe (going up a size doesnt work either)
I regularly see a podiatrist and I do not have any foot issues.
Merrell MOABs are my shoe of choice too. Curious what type of replacement insoles you tried? I too find the thin insoles that come with the shoe/boot insufficient in cushioning. I always size up 1 full size to give me more room for extra cushioning. I've gone two ways to add cushioning. Both work well for me, but I like the second method better and that's what I'm doing for my Camino. Also, I use full cushioning SMARTWOOL Performance socks for additional cushioning and excellent wicking.I have tried cushioed innersoles but they dont make a difference and squash my foot into the shoe (going up a size doesnt work either)
Perhaps you need to re-think this!I do not have any foot issues.
I am so devoted to the Merrill MOAB (which stands for Mother of All Boots) Ventilators that when they started to disappear, I bought as many pairs as I could. I have walked on many caminos, long distance walks in the UK, up and down mountains all over the U.S. They are so comfortable while providing support, traction and durability. Even so, before I did my first long distance walk, my orthopedic doctor strongly recommended that I get fitted orthotics. I did, and I never wear these or any shoes without them. No discomfort, no lingering pain, no blisters (although I credit that more to the socks I wear).I first heard about MOABs on this sight and have walked 2 Caminos - first in a shoe the second in a light weight mid boot. Loved both shoes, particularly the boot as it gave my week ankles more support while still comparitively light.
They are comfortable, suit my wide feet and tick almost every box... except.... The bottom of my feet get very sore after about a week - like feeling they are on fire. I just figured it was due to walking 25km each day on different surfaces, especially rock. But I wonder - is this normal or is there a better shoe out there? I have tried cushioed innersoles but they dont make a difference and squash my foot into the shoe (going up a size doesnt work either)
I regularly see a podiatrist and I do not have any foot issues.
Hi. I have tried Moabs but they did not suit and had a bad couple of weeks with them in 2019. My go to shoe are the Moab Fst if you can find them. Before and after I used standard Moab I have walked in these and no pain or blisters anytime. They generally have the Fst version on Amazon and I usually stick to my size. Maybe worth a try and worse case scenario you get your self a very good quality every day trainer.I first heard about MOABs on this sight and have walked 2 Caminos - first in a shoe the second in a light weight mid boot. Loved both shoes, particularly the boot as it gave my week ankles more support while still comparitively light.
They are comfortable, suit my wide feet and tick almost every box... except.... The bottom of my feet get very sore after about a week - like feeling they are on fire. I just figured it was due to walking 25km each day on different surfaces, especially rock. But I wonder - is this normal or is there a better shoe out there? I have tried cushioed innersoles but they dont make a difference and squash my foot into the shoe (going up a size doesnt work either)
I regularly see a podiatrist and I do not have any foot issues.
I walked my two most recent Caminos in Merrell Moabs (my first Camino was so long ago I have no idea what I wore, likely hiking boots). I did not have similar problems. Nevertheless, since then I have discovered Hoka One Ones and will likely walk my next Camino in them.I first heard about MOABs on this sight and have walked 2 Caminos - first in a shoe the second in a light weight mid boot. Loved both shoes, particularly the boot as it gave my week ankles more support while still comparitively light.
They are comfortable, suit my wide feet and tick almost every box... except.... The bottom of my feet get very sore after about a week - like feeling they are on fire. I just figured it was due to walking 25km each day on different surfaces, especially rock. But I wonder - is this normal or is there a better shoe out there? I have tried cushioed innersoles but they dont make a difference and squash my foot into the shoe (going up a size doesnt work either)
I regularly see a podiatrist and I do not have any foot issues.
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