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Both my wife and I walked just under 1000km wearing Keen CNX Sandels with socks, with no foot issues last year ( no rain) The previous year we were in trouble footwise by the time we reached Pamplona, me in well worn hiking boots and she in trail shoesHi folks,
At the end of July, I will be walking the Camino Francés with my father from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Logroño.
I was originally going to wear a heavy pair of hiking boots, but I have become uncertain now because I actually find these quite warm during our training walks in mild Ireland - and I can see online how hot it is in Navarra and La Rioja at the moment.
I have a pair minimalist running shoes (New Balance Minimus) which I have had for a good few years and can run long distances in comfortably - so I'm now thinking about using these as my main footwear.
Has anyone any experience of wearing minimalist footwear along the same route? What was your experience?
Regards,
Feargal
Please don’t wear those heavy hiking boots on the Camino, you don’t need them. In fact, heavy hiking boots, above the ankle types, are the footwear I saw most frequently abandoned along the Camino. I just completed the Camino while wearing lightweight New Balance trail running shoes— “Fresh Foam 1080”. These were light on my feet and perfectly adequate for every step of the Way. Heavy hiking boots are overkill for the Camino, and you will be unnecessarily lifting their poundage over and over with every step you take toward Santiago.Hi folks,
At the end of July, I will be walking the Camino Francés with my father from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Logroño.
I was originally going to wear a heavy pair of hiking boots, but I have become uncertain now because I actually find these quite warm during our training walks in mild Ireland - and I can see online how hot it is in Navarra and La Rioja at the moment.
I have a pair minimalist running shoes (New Balance Minimus) which I have had for a good few years and can run long distances in comfortably - so I'm now thinking about using these as my main footwear.
Has anyone any experience of wearing minimalist footwear along the same route? What was your experience?
Regards,
Feargal
Adidas supernova running shoes with a decent insole are superb. Absolutely perfect on the Frances, Portuguese and especially the Primitivo. 25k to 40k days despatched effortlessly (well - pretty much).Hi folks,
At the end of July, I will be walking the Camino Francés with my father from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Logroño.
I was originally going to wear a heavy pair of hiking boots, but I have become uncertain now because I actually find these quite warm during our training walks in mild Ireland - and I can see online how hot it is in Navarra and La Rioja at the moment.
I have a pair minimalist running shoes (New Balance Minimus) which I have had for a good few years and can run long distances in comfortably - so I'm now thinking about using these as my main footwear.
Has anyone any experience of wearing minimalist footwear along the same route? What was your experience?
Regards,
Feargal
I tried on a pair of Hoka one to one Stinsons shoes and my feet feel happy. I have hiked in the desert for 5 days in a row and the style took some getting use to. However, now I love them. When I begin my 5th Camino mid August I will be using the Hoka's and not my Keen tarhee hiking boots.Hi folks,
At the end of July, I will be walking the Camino Francés with my father from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Logroño.
I was originally going to wear a heavy pair of hiking boots, but I have become uncertain now because I actually find these quite warm during our training walks in mild Ireland - and I can see online how hot it is in Navarra and La Rioja at the moment.
I have a pair minimalist running shoes (New Balance Minimus) which I have had for a good few years and can run long distances in comfortably - so I'm now thinking about using these as my main footwear.
Has anyone any experience of wearing minimalist footwear along the same route? What was your experience?
Regards,
Feargal
I have used NB on the Porto-Santiago route. We carried all our gear. I kept a pair of walking shoes in my sac but now I have confidence to just wear trainers. I carry over shoes in case it pours. Doing Ingles this way in October!Hi folks,
At the end of July, I will be walking the Camino Francés with my father from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Logroño.
I was originally going to wear a heavy pair of hiking boots, but I have become uncertain now because I actually find these quite warm during our training walks in mild Ireland - and I can see online how hot it is in Navarra and La Rioja at the moment.
I have a pair minimalist running shoes (New Balance Minimus) which I have had for a good few years and can run long distances in comfortably - so I'm now thinking about using these as my main footwear.
Has anyone any experience of wearing minimalist footwear along the same route? What was your experience?
Regards,
Feargal
Hi folks,
At the end of July, I will be walking the Camino Francés with my father from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Logroño.
I was originally going to wear a heavy pair of hiking boots, but I have become uncertain now because I actually find these quite warm during our training walks in mild Ireland - and I can see online how hot it is in Navarra and La Rioja at the moment.
I have a pair minimalist running shoes (New Balance Minimus) which I have had for a good few years and can run long distances in comfortably - so I'm now thinking about using these as my main footwear.
Has anyone any experience of wearing minimalist footwear along the same route? What was your experience?
Regards,
Feargal
Hi. From experience of these threads although helpful and genuine I really feel the footwear to be a personal thing. I would however suggest bringing a back up pair in case you have issues along the way. For example I read a recommendation for a particular pair of Merrels and also the one size up suggestion. I followed this and had 2 of my worst ever weeks on the Camino. Pain, blisters and had to take pain medication. I have since found what works for me but the same shoe might destroy another pilgrim. If what you wear when you walk regularly works then maybe stick with that choice. Regards Daniel
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