Stephanie Martin
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino in Sept/Oct/Nov 2022 (via the French route)
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They don't fit your foot properly, whether the wrong size or the wrong shape. Non-leather shoes should not need to be "broken in". In fact, they can't. They should be immediately comfortable and require only some minor "getting used to "my toes are hurting, not sure if it's because the shoes needs breaking-in or what's causing it.
Hi StephanieHi all,
I recently got a HOKA Anacapa for the Camino Frances which I'll be doing in October. After walking around in them for a few days, my toes are hurting, not sure if it's because the shoes needs breaking-in or what's causing it. Thankfully I can return this pair and I'm very keen on purchasing the Salomon Women's Supercross shoes. They're really comfy and seem to have good grip. Would it survive the 800K walk?
The HOKA shoes I had, had ankle support, this Salomon doesn't. But it's alot more comfy, even from the get-go (photo below).
Thank you
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I too love Salomon XA Pro walking shoes. I have gone through many pairs, each lasting more than 1000km. They are comfortable with grippy soles and I also appreciate the quick lace system. If they fit your foot, I would recommend their use.I have salomon xa Pro, and onto my 4th pair as I love them (third pair still going but thought it might be chance to risk 3 week camino in them) but they are more rugged than some of the salomon trail runners, and easily get over 1000km in them
I will start by saying that everyone’s feet are a bit different, so the most important thing is to have shoes that fit and are comfortable. Also, you mentioned ankle support, so are you used to walking/hiking in shoes with little ankle support? If not, I would consider buying some poles when you get to the Camino if you decide to go with the Salomons.Hi all,
I recently got a HOKA Anacapa for the Camino Frances which I'll be doing in October. After walking around in them for a few days, my toes are hurting, not sure if it's because the shoes needs breaking-in or what's causing it. Thankfully I can return this pair and I'm very keen on purchasing the Salomon Women's Supercross shoes. They're really comfy and seem to have good grip. Would it survive the 800K walk?
The HOKA shoes I had, had ankle support, this Salomon doesn't. But it's alot more comfy, even from the get-go (photo below).
Thank you
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Not necessarily. The potential for blisters is a part of walking, running and hiking, but actual blisters don't have to be.blisters are a part of walking, running and hiking
For what it's worth, my Salomon Speedcross 4s last over 500 cumulative km of hiking with loaded packs on exposed granite trails in my part of the world. **I know that isn't the Camino** but it's enough that I'm confident with SenseRides for my Norte. The insoles on Salomons are excellent (IMO), so I'd hesitate to replace theirs with a version that might not fit the shoe as well. Have a great time out there!I'm very keen on purchasing the Salomon Women's Supercross shoes. They're really comfy and seem to have good grip. Would it survive the 800K walk?
Hi Stephanie, I’ve had very good experiences with Salomon shoes in general. I had a pair of hiking shoes (not boots, so no ankle support) which I’d worn hiking for 6 years before wearing them on the Camino Frances. They made it but only just! I threw them out at the end. But they had been well worn beforehand. I’ve attached a pic of me wearing them so you can see the type I mean.Hi all,
I recently got a HOKA Anacapa for the Camino Frances which I'll be doing in October. After walking around in them for a few days, my toes are hurting, not sure if it's because the shoes needs breaking-in or what's causing it. Thankfully I can return this pair and I'm very keen on purchasing the Salomon Women's Supercross shoes. They're really comfy and seem to have good grip. Would it survive the 800K walk?
The HOKA shoes I had, had ankle support, this Salomon doesn't. But it's alot more comfy, even from the get-go (photo below).
Thank you
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