Shoes

[sofronii]

Hi Guys,
So, I've had these hiking high rise boots, and I've been thinking to do the camino in them - April this year
But the more I read, and watch videos, the more people are recommending low rise hiking shoes?
Would you agree; what are your thoughts?
Thank you in advance.

 

[Momonne]

If they work for you and you know it, why look into something else just because you read something on the internet. Noone can tell you what will work for you, only what worked for them.

 

[Waka]

If they work for you and you know it, why look into something else just because you read something on the internet. Noone can tell you what will work for you, only what worked for them.

I agree, go with what you're comfortable with.

 

[SabsP]

I am so comfortable with my high shoes and would not trade them for low ones.
Stick to what you are used to.

 

[Sparrow in Texas]

April is a wonderful time to walk! I believe that the majority of walkers wear mid-high boots but many love low hiking shoes or trail runners. Depending on where you are on the Camino Frances you will encounter everything from city streets (some with cobblestones), smooth prepared walking paths, small rocks, large slippery rocks, steep slippery inclines with loose rock, some mud, sticky deep mud, and various amounts of sheep, cow or horse poop. Then there is walking through hot sunny days, light or pouring rain and possibly snow in the mountains. The conditions are just one consideration in your choice of footwear.

The most important thing in footwear is the comfort and fit.

 

[hotelmedicis]

I walked the CF in April 2017 and I wore a pair of Merrell Moab Ventilators which are not waterproof and ventilated my feet very well. I also carried a pair of waterproof socks (Sealskinz) which I wore during very heavy downpours but didn't get enough use to justify bringing them on my next Camino. Since most of the walking I did between SJPP and Finisterra was on asphalt, concrete or hard packed dirt, I found these very comfortable sneakers/trainers/trail shoes perfect for the job. Four people in my group who started the Camino in leather boots ended up buying Teva or Keen sandals (in Pamplona and Leon) and posting the boots home, walking the rest of the camino in the sandals.

 

[Deleted member 76633]

I've taken two hire rise pairs with me - an old pair and a really old pair. The first gave me blisters as they hadn't been bedded in yet. Make sure they are worn enough to fit your feet as it will be your feet that get you there.