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Get a new pair of these, maybe moving up to the next size. Wear them for a couple of 15 km test walks, and take them if they still seem good.My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out
hmmmmmm, well honestly, if they've worked for you this far, changing them might not be necessary, in the spirit of if it ain't broke, don't fix it ?I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain...
Not good! Stick to what you have, tried and tested.but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...
thanks so much ... I only realised this is a complicated topic. Had blithely assumed my tried and true keens would see me through ... Great to hear from a fellow Aussie pilgrim!I would agree with domigee. As another Aussie, I'd say stick to your Keen boots and toe socks. You might just want some more room in the toe box if you have been losing toenails? Switching to elastic lock laces and gel insoles might also help. Buen Camino.
thank you, may I ask why the Speedgoats were not for you? For me it is only the ankle support and Brooks are fantastic with their padding around the ankles (as are my Keen ankle boots) but I've seen so many swear by the Speedgoats ... but as said above once at home with the Speedgoats, I felt the ankle support was way too thin and already hurts ... I do wear long thick toe socks so that's not the issue, it's just how thin they are around the ankles. It's not easy to really try out shoes in the shop ...I am another from Aus.Lots of good advice above, so I'm just going to chime in on the Brooks-specific part of the question.
I love my Brooks Cascadias, which I wear with toe socks. They are light, supportive, and have good grip. I've worn them on all kinds of terrain. Just bear in mind, you might need to go up a size. But if you like Brooks already, these might be worth a try.
PS. Speedgoats were not for me.
Hope this helps. Wishing you a buen camino.
Losing toenails? Sounds pretty 'Broke' to me! Although, conceivably, simply just too small.hmmmmmm, well honestly, if they've worked for you this far, changing them might not be necessary, in the spirit of if it ain't broke, don't fix it ?
Seems like very sound advice to me.Get a new pair of these, maybe moving up to the next size. Wear them for a couple of 15 km test walks, and take them if they still seem good.
there are no "complicated topics"thanks so much ... I only realised this is a complicated topic.
I started the CF in merrel moab 3 hiking shoes and they worked fine without blisters but after about 8 days decided to try my chaco Z sandals. They were a game changer for me. I never wore the shoes for the remainder of the walk. I did wear them with darn tough smart wool socks and a silk liner sock. What really amazed me beside the comfort was how dry they kept my feet even throughout a few heavy down pours.Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
Oh, stop tiptoeing around!there are no "complicated topics"...only "complicated answers"
I’m not sure if you already tried this but might socks that cover the ankle shield you from this? Or is that already what you are using and experiencing this? On a related note, I just started a two part series on my channel about foot gear that may have some take aways for you! (Part 2 comes out tomorrow) Hope this helps and Buen Camino!Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
You already know that Keens are good on your feet, so try a newer pair of lightweight Keens.Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
I love does Darn Tough Socks. The only socks I take with me.I started the CF in merrel moab 3 hiking shoes and they worked fine without blisters but after about 8 days decided to try my chaco Z sandals. They were a game changer for me. I never wore the shoes for the remainder of the walk. I did wear them with darn tough smart wool socks and a silk liner sock. What really amazed me beside the comfort was how dry they kept my feet even throughout a few heavy down pours.
No blisters! Hope you find a style that works for you.
Buen Camino...
I can only speak from my own experience as an Aussie (familiar hiking in heavy leather Redback hiking boots) walking the Camino last year from SJPDP to Santiago, Finisterre and Muxia. I wore trail-running shoes. Big mistake! Boots give far more support, and at times this is needed. If you're used to wearing boots, don't get blisters wearing them, find they're comfortable and your feet don't ache after 20+ km's, wear your boots!Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
I wrote this in reply about two months ago to a ''Auburn 5'' ; he never made a reply I have walked the Camino Frances seven times since the Summer of 2012. I wore Italian hand crafted hiking boots by ACU men's Tribute II LTR; in the UK size 8 1/2 ie. size 9 in the USA. Trational hiking boot;good angle support ;Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
thanks: problem with walking in the new Hokas is that I may need to take them back ,... so can only try them out in the home., I was just talking to someone who recommended the Altar Olympus trail runners, though whether I can get used to zero drop in time is another question ... but they seem pretty good. I am usually in bare feet when not walking so may be able to get used to them in 6 weeks ...I wear Keen boots on multi-day walks with a 12-17 kg pack in Aust & NZ (Larapinta Tk, Overland Tk, Kepler etc) where good ankle support is needed.
But I wore Altra Olympus trail runners for the French Camino because of my lighter pack weight - and because it’s not really a bushwalk for the most part so shoes suitable for walking on footpaths and sealed roads are fine.
How much have you actually walked in the new shoes? Have you walked in them outside yet? ( I bought some Vasques once and knew immediately that the top was going to irritate my shins - so returned them without ever taking them outside.’
Hi @BvdhI would say stick to the shoes you run well on. I also thought a light shoe with lots of cushioning would be good for me. As a result, I have been recovering from a knee irritation for 4 weeks due to trying shoes with a lot of cushioning. Pretty annoying because I start walking on the 20th of March.
I ran into trouble with an Altra Lone peak shoe, my feet tilting inwards in the process resulting in overloading my knee. I haven't experienced this with any other shoe.
So I stick with my Vivobarefoot Forest, no cushioning but still feel good even after 30 kilometres.
Have fun!
If you are looking at Altra trail runners try the Mont Blanc. They are in between Lone Peak and Olympus in terms of cushioning. I switched to zero drop trail runners before my third Camino and am now a fan.thanks: problem with walking in the new Hokas is that I may need to take them back ,... so can only try them out in the home., I was just talking to someone who recommended the Altar Olympus trail runners, though whether I can get used to zero drop in time is another question ... but they seem pretty good. I am usually in bare feet when not walking so may be able to get used to them in 6 weeks ...
Darn tough's are the bomb!I love does Darn Tough Socks. The only socks I take with me.
Buckle up everyone, diverse opinions flying in on this one.Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
I plan to walk on my Tracker Forest Escape shoes. I would like to try the Magna Forest, could be better if you walk in a warmer season.Hi @Bvdh
I'm just curious - do you have the Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest Escape or the slightly lower Vivobarefoot Magna Forest Escape?
I don't remember exactly, because believe me, I tried ALL of the shoes.thank you, may I ask why the Speedgoats were not for you? For me it is only the ankle support and Brooks are fantastic with their padding around the ankles (as are my Keen ankle boots) but I've seen so many swear by the Speedgoats ... but as said above once at home with the Speedgoats, I felt the ankle support was way too thin and already hurts ... I do wear long thick toe socks so that's not the issue, it's just how thin they are around the ankles. It's not easy to really try out shoes in the shop ...
A 1/2 size too small is my guess as well.Losing toenails? Sounds pretty 'Broke' to me! Although, conceivably, simply just too small.
Nails coming off sounds like you need a larger size shoe. You don’t have to wear boots either. I have thin ankles so I don’t like boots and wore walking shoes instead. In my case Lowe vibram gortex shoes and I went up a whole size. I’ve not had any blisters or nail problems so far but I also wore bridgedale wool socks. The problem with Gortex is that the shoes stay wet inside if you are caught in a downpour. My only problem is Golfers Vasculitis which is probably due to the wool or not training enough. I might even try trainers this year and Teva sandles as it will be a June Camino. Good luck, there’s so much choice!Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
Thanks that is most helpful, managed to swap the speed-goats for Hoka Masadi which have padding in the tongue (the speedgoats are very thin here) and this seems to be a better combination, along with going for the men's size which is rounder and wider in the toe box ... But I was just recently told about the Altra Olympus ... so that is interesting,I wear Keen boots on multi-day walks with a 12-17 kg pack in Aust & NZ (Larapinta Tk, Overland Tk, Kepler etc) where good ankle support is needed.
But I wore Altra Olympus trail runners for the French Camino because of my lighter pack weight - and because it’s not really a bushwalk for the most part so shoes suitable for walking on footpaths and sealed roads are fine.
How much have you actually walked in the new shoes? Have you walked in them outside yet? ( I bought some Vasques once and knew immediately that the top was going to irritate my shins - so returned them without ever taking them outside.’
this is brilliant and makes perfect sense, others might find it useful. thank youhttps://footfriend.co.uk/walkers-runners-black-toenails-preventable/
Something I found on the web which might help
Hi great to meet you! I had already watched your you tube with great interest and taken extensive notes! I've yet to try TOPO mountain racer as they aren't so available in the stores near me and we don't seem to be able to get Tabio signature toe socks only Injinji and that is all I wear now, but do go for the ones that have extra padding around the ankle shield which helps a lot ... also found a type of HOKAS that have a padded tongue so am giving that a whirl ... when you think about it, all these components are necessarily complicated as our feet are pretty amazing little things and a pity being so little they have to carry so much of us!I’m not sure if you already tried this but might socks that cover the ankle shield you from this? Or is that already what you are using and experiencing this? On a related note, I just started a two part series on my channel about foot gear that may have some take aways for you! (Part 2 comes out tomorrow) Hope this helps and Buen Camino!
BTW which specific Dry Mile Sock should one go for and what size (women's US 10) ...these I can get hold of in Australia ...Hi great to meet you! I had already watched your you tube with great interest and taken extensive notes! I've yet to try TOPO mountain racer as they aren't so available in the stores near me and we don't seem to be able to get Tabio signature toe socks only Injinji and that is all I wear now, but do go for the ones that have extra padding around the ankle shield which helps a lot ... also found a type of HOKAS that have a padded tongue so am giving that a whirl ... when you think about it, all these components are necessarily complicated as our feet are pretty amazing little things and a pity being so little they have to carry so much of us!
You can't beat waterproof hiking boots. Make sure they are a half size bigger than what you normally wear (for your toes). Wear them before leaving. I also took Teva Moutaineers for light days. Worked beautifully! Buen CaminoHi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
As a super pronator returned the Speedgoats and back to Challengers. With coolmax toe socks and alpaca socks over them. Training for 4 months - not a blister.thank you, may I ask why the Speedgoats were not for you? For me it is only the ankle support and Brooks are fantastic with their padding around the ankles (as are my Keen ankle boots) but I've seen so many swear by the Speedgoats ... but as said above once at home with the Speedgoats, I felt the ankle support was way too thin and already hurts ... I do wear long thick toe socks so that's not the issue, it's just how thin they are around the ankles. It's not easy to really try out shoes in the shop ...
It's from having particularly weak ankles that need the support else risk constant twists, sprains, or even falls.I'm curious about folks saying the boots provide them needed ankle support.
Is that not something rectified with stretchy ankle braces or support wraps/tape? This is wear my curiosity lies.It's from having particularly weak ankles that need the support else risk constant twists, sprains, or even falls.
Most pilgrims don't need it, but some of us do.
Well I certainly wouldn't want to keep on strapping my ankles on a daily basis !!Is that not something rectified with stretchy ankle braces or support wraps/tape? This is wear my curiosity lies.
thank you, that's helpful! In the end I bought Brooks glycerines AND HOKA Mafate ... for different terrains and to alternate a bit ... I love the Inijis ... the Mafate have a cushioned tongue which works well. And thanks for the shoe lace tip: my podiatrist also said to experiment with different situations with how I tie the laces, such as not starting at the bottom (nearest the toes) to give my toes more toe spreading room ... all these posts have been useful thank you everyone and I hope they are helpful considerations for others as well as me!I’m a Speedgoat fan and just bought my fourth pair for an upcoming trip. I’m wondering if you’re getting ankle hotspots because they are too loose. I like to use the heel lock lacing to keep my heel back. For socks, I just use Darn Tough low socks without cushion. I find I get more blisters with cushioning and got between toe blisters when I tried the Inijis. Everyone’s so different! There’s lots of lacing videos on YouTube, here’s one: https://www.blister-prevention.com/blogs/prevention/heel-lock-lacing-technique
Thank you for sharing this with me. You have helped me understand your point of view and preferences.Well I certainly wouldn't want to keep on strapping my ankles on a daily basis !!
There are different needs in different people, but without my boots, which I wear every day, I would twist or sprain my ankles with some frequency, and I'd also be at greater risk of falling.
My army boots do have straps, and on occasion when I might twist an ankle on or off the Camino, I can strap that boot up tight, which gives the foot sufficient stability to be able to keep on walking, carefully. Sometimes, that's even enough to untwist the ankle.
But anyway, most people need no such boots, though they are good anyway on some much longer Caminos (1,200K +) and on Caminos in wetter terrain and in the rainy season.
I am also about to do my 1st Camino and have Hokas. My foot surgeon recommended these, and they were the only shoe I could wear for over a year after surgery to walk in. I bought Bondi in 1/2 size bigger, wide. I’ve worn them a bit to break them in, and then put them away and will be hoping for the best! They have been comfortable and I do highly recommend the brand!Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
Find shoes that are comfortable, fit your feet and have a vibram sole.Hi I am new to this, I am about to walk 500 k along the camino Frances .... I am used to bushwalking in Australia but ... and I know this is a topic where the answer is correctly 'it depends on your feet, as every foot is different' but ... I have only really cottoned onto what a huge topic this is ... I had, till about a few days ago, simply assumed my heavy duty, ankle supporting Keen walking boots were the go because I had never had blisters when using them (with toe socks) doing multiway pack walks in rugged remote mountainous terrain... but they ARE heavy ... and the camino is a different terrain than bushwalking in remote areas in Australia .... So I just rushed out and bought (as a back up) the seemingly famous Hoka speedboat 5 the professional trail running shop recommended for the camino ... I mean, I tried them on in the shop and they felt great, the guy selling them said that is what HE wore on the camino but taking them home and trying them out pacing up and down the corridor found that they feel fantastic underfoot, but ... they rub around the ankles and am afraid that will be where I get blisters. NOT my toes but my ankles ...My Brooks glycerines (street shoes) are worn out but they have a mass of soft cushioning around the ankles ... so am wondering whether Brooks might be better for me ....I had no idea about heal to toe drop ratios and what they mean in practice, I had no idea about how many factors one has to take into account. I also realise if the area around the toes is wide but foot stays firmly placed in the shoe, then one is going to get way less trauma to the toes (I keep losing toe nails when walking long distances for example) so I too am now Keen to wade into this discussion and see if I still have time to put prevention is better than trying to deal with it on the camino when too late ... any suggestions most welcome with thanks ... from a peregrine wading in the mud of a new terrain of expertise ... aka footwear ...
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