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What do you mean by "security"? Ankle support or protection from scratches, etc.? If ankle support, have you had instances where you were aware you might have fallen had you been wearing a different boot?I wear a mid-rise Salomon boot that is lighter than some of the other shoes/boots I tried. I like a mid-rise for the security it provides for me.
So, apparently my feet will not be returning to their pre-Camino size. My boots that were one size larger before the Camino now feel snug after walking only one km. Time to get a new pair for my larger feet.
I am trying to decide between low and mid height boots for my next pair. I have always had a tendency to roll my ankles. In fact, I rolled it in November and fell on all fours, busting my right knee cap. I’m feeling paranoid about a repeat fall, so I’m wondering if mid height books might give me a little more support. I’d love to get your consensus as to whether boot height makes a difference?
Thank you all for your responses!
Looks like the consensus is for mid high... I have wide feet so I'm leaning toward Keens again with their large toe box. Other than shrinking on my feet, they seemed to work well for me with my Superfeet insoles. If I could, I'd try out the Renegades or Moabs, but they're not available here in Mexico and even if they were, the return policy here is not customer oriented. Dang, I miss REI! I have to know what works before I buy while visiting California cause they ain't going back.
I do use REI Traverse poles, and I know they have saved me from multiple tumbles. Unfortunately, when I broke my knee cap, I was city walking and didn't have them with me. Often on the Camino, I leave my bag and poles at the alburgue when I go shopping or to dinner, so that's a time when the extra support could help. Also, even if I am saved by my poles, I'd like to avoid the rolling if at all possible because it burns for a while afterwards.
I'm going to try mid high boots, but I'm a little nervous because of my dang claustrophobic feet. Ideally, I'd love to walk in my sandals but I'm walking Le Puy in spring so I'm betting I'd miss wearing boots, especially on the bad weather days and on the rocky, exposed tree root paths.
I went to their site and apparently REI sells Ecco so I'll check them out when I'm there. Thanks! I'm also curious about the Solomon's, Moab,'s and Renegade's that many seem to like. Looks like my Feb whirlwind trip to California will mostly be spent trying out boots! Sounds fun to me. (1,000 times more fun than getting my taxes done!!!)What about Ecco biome terrain believe ecco ship all over the world, although it is not optimal.
http://global.ecco.com/en/ladies/product-types/outdoor/biom+terrain+ladies-823553-59956
I went to their site and apparently REI sells Ecco so I'll check them out when I'm there. Thanks! I'm also curious about the Solomon's, Moab,'s and Renegade's that many seem to like. Looks like my Feb whirlwind trip to California will mostly be spent trying out boots! Sounds fun to me. (1,000 times more fun than getting my taxes done!!!)
Buying online is problematic, especially for a shoe I've never test driven. Gotta make sure those tootsies have plenty of wiggle room. And now that my feet have changed in size, I don't even know what size I wear. My recent flip flop purchase here in Mexico was a 26. Whatever that means??? I know I can Google it, but I'm afraid the number would be meaningless since I have found that size depends on the shoe. The difference in size between my men's size 8 North Face sandals and my Keen Targhee's is astonishing. Plus, there's no such thing as "free shipping and free returns" to Mexico. Not to mention how unreliable the post is here. I'm still waiting for that Christmas card a friend sent from the States in early December
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