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You're on the right track that you are looking at shoes versus hiking boots. My rough survey after six Camino's is that most of the worst looking feet at observed by me at Auberges were from those wearing hiking boots. That is not to say that many wear boots with no issues, but for myself, my foot issues virtually disappeared once I ditched my hiking boots.
As to your specific question regarding the shoes you posted a picture of, you really need to try them on and walk around a shop and inside your home for a day. Consider getting a half size to a full size larger than you would normally buy as your feet will swell after a few days of walking. There are so many differences in people's feet that what works for one may maim another. You really need to try on a number of different brands to hopefully have 'happy feet' on your Camino.
Also socks are very important as well. Many good ones out there, but I've settled on 'Wright Socks' and my feet have thanked me every walking day since.
Camino's are definitely way more fun when your feet aren't killing you!
You will get so many different opinions. Be sure to check out your shoes on a few long walks before you start. Also, I have found that going up a whole size from what my feet measure works best because it leaves room for good wool socks (and liners if that’s your thing) and also for swollen feet after many miles of walking. Good luck!hello friends, Hope you are all well!
I am preparing the camino Ingles in May where i will walk for 5 to 6 days.
I am looking for trail shoes and finding many in shops however i am a bit confused which to choose,
could you help me?
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not sure if i can publish this pic here, but i saw this one in a shop next to me in Bordeaux and the seller told me it's good but i need to make sure what you think is the best for a first walk.
Plus for the shoe size, should I buy the shoes , the same size I usually buy or should they be for example a bit bigger for the camino?
all tips appreciated,
thank you a lot for you help!
Saïd
Did you see what @davebugg wrote. He is our equipment guru. Read his sage words and I am sure it will help you.hello friends, Hope you are all well!
I am preparing the camino Ingles in May where i will walk for 5 to 6 days.
I am looking for trail shoes and finding many in shops however i am a bit confused which to choose,
could you help me?
View attachment 139795
not sure if i can publish this pic here, but i saw this one in a shop next to me in Bordeaux and the seller told me it's good but i need to make sure what you think is the best for a first walk.
Plus for the shoe size, should I buy the shoes , the same size I usually buy or should they be for example a bit bigger for the camino?
all tips appreciated,
thank you a lot for you help!
Saïd
Shoes are such a person choice but I would say if your shoes are causing you pain and rubbing the wrong way if you can afford to buy another pair along the way.hello friends, Hope you are all well!
I am preparing the camino Ingles in May where i will walk for 5 to 6 days.
I am looking for trail shoes and finding many in shops however i am a bit confused which to choose,
could you help me?
View attachment 139795
not sure if i can publish this pic here, but i saw this one in a shop next to me in Bordeaux and the seller told me it's good but i need to make sure what you think is the best for a first walk.
Plus for the shoe size, should I buy the shoes , the same size I usually buy or should they be for example a bit bigger for the camino?
all tips appreciated,
thank you a lot for you help!
Saïd
Hello there. When we were planning and training I really relied on this blog for help with shoes and socks and found wonderful help.hello friends, Hope you are all well!
I am preparing the camino Ingles in May where i will walk for 5 to 6 days.
I am looking for trail shoes and finding many in shops however i am a bit confused which to choose,
could you help me?
View attachment 139795
not sure if i can publish this pic here, but i saw this one in a shop next to me in Bordeaux and the seller told me it's good but i need to make sure what you think is the best for a first walk.
Plus for the shoe size, should I buy the shoes , the same size I usually buy or should they be for example a bit bigger for the camino?
all tips appreciated,
thank you a lot for you help!
Saïd
If you need a wide toe box, look at Topo brand. They have a drop heel like Astras but the soles are better and hold up. I wore Topos for 29 days on the Camino and the soles still look like new! I am still walking in them now at home!hello friends, Hope you are all well!
I am preparing the camino Ingles in May where i will walk for 5 to 6 days.
I am looking for trail shoes and finding many in shops however i am a bit confused which to choose,
could you help me?
View attachment 139795
not sure if i can publish this pic here, but i saw this one in a shop next to me in Bordeaux and the seller told me it's good but i need to make sure what you think is the best for a first walk.
Plus for the shoe size, should I buy the shoes , the same size I usually buy or should they be for example a bit bigger for the camino?
all tips appreciated,
thank you a lot for you help!
Saïd
The most important tip I can give you is whatever you decide [this is so personal because some walk in sneakers, sandals, walking shoes, walking shoe/boots, etc etc. - it so much depends on YOUR needs for support, comfort, etc. ]. buy them now and start walking every day in whatever you choose. And walk consecutive days [after you break them in] 5 or 10 miles. Sorry but all of your other questions size, shoes, etc. are so individual I think advice on this subject would be useless. We all have our preferences but that's it... I use Merrill hiking boot. My Merrill's are 1/2 size bigger than my sneaker because I use orthodics.hello friends, Hope you are all well!
I am preparing the camino Ingles in May where i will walk for 5 to 6 days.
I am looking for trail shoes and finding many in shops however i am a bit confused which to choose,
could you help me?
View attachment 139795
not sure if i can publish this pic here, but i saw this one in a shop next to me in Bordeaux and the seller told me it's good but i need to make sure what you think is the best for a first walk.
Plus for the shoe size, should I buy the shoes , the same size I usually buy or should they be for example a bit bigger for the camino?
all tips appreciated,
thank you a lot for you help!
Saïd
Which is the transatlantic sector? DFW to MAD? ORD to MAD?
Who knew? Thanks so much for posting this - I clicked on the link and watched the videos - I never knew how to correctly tie my shoe. Appreciate this very much!Some excellent advice. One point I'd add is that there are different ways to lace shoes so that the shoe you choose works best for you. I use trail runners with a wide toe box and always use a runners knot to hold my heel in place. This enables my toes to have plenty of wriggle room but not slide forward, particularly important when going downhill.
Start by first going to your closet and taking a close and critical look at your current footwear. Which ones are your favorites? How do you wear them out? If you had to leave on your Camino tomorrow and you had to take one of them, which one would you chose and why? I have casual shoes where I wear them out at the pinky. This shoe obviously has a toe box too small for me. Second, go to a discount store and purchase a cheap pair of hiking shoes but one size too big. They will look and feel like clown shoes. But how do they feel after a few days. Perhaps you've been wearing shoes too small. Have fun. Then go shopping for a better shoe for you.hello friends, Hope you are all well!
I am preparing the camino Ingles in May where i will walk for 5 to 6 days.
I am looking for trail shoes and finding many in shops however i am a bit confused which to choose,
could you help me?
View attachment 139795
not sure if i can publish this pic here, but i saw this one in a shop next to me in Bordeaux and the seller told me it's good but i need to make sure what you think is the best for a first walk.
Plus for the shoe size, should I buy the shoes , the same size I usually buy or should they be for example a bit bigger for the camino?
all tips appreciated,
thank you a lot for you help!
Hi Jill, looking at Topo Athletic at the moment. Which model are you walking in? They seem to tick quite a few of my boxes. Thanks!If you need a wide toe box, look at Topo brand. They have a drop heel like Astras but the soles are better and hold up. I wore Topos for 29 days on the Camino and the soles still look like new! I am still walking in them now at home!
Hi Jill, looking at Topo Athletic at the moment. Which model are you walking in? They seem to tick quite a few of my boxes. Thanks!
Thank you so much! Very good to hear that they keep well. That's a bit of a problem I have with Altra (although the Olympus has been good so far). How are they for size? I think I'll give them a go.They are called Utraventure Pro. They are teal in color. I thought I would have to throw them out after walking 400 miles in them but I am still wearing them. I need a new insole but the tread is still good. I will get a new pair when I go back in September to complete the Camino Frances. I walked the first 150 km with a friend who also had Topos. Her shoes had a higher profile and she loved them as well. I think the main thing is to get the Vibram sole and I think most of that brand has that kind of sole. View attachment 140815
Because of the wide toe box they were true to size for me and also my friend thought the same for hers. We both have narrow heels as well. I would say if you wear thick socks, you may want to go up half a size because I wore a light weight merino wool sock underneath. Buen Camino!!Thank you so much! Very good to hear that they keep well. That's a bit of a problem I have with Altra (although the Olympus has been good so far). How are they for size? I think I'll give them a go.
Thank you!Because of the wide toe box they were true to size for me and also my friend thought the same for hers. We both have narrow heels as well. I would say if you wear thick socks, you may want to go up half a size because I wore a light weight merino wool sock underneath. Buen Camino!!
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