Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has completed a Camino using running shoes/sneakers/trainers--- specifically about the “sock configuration” that worked well for you.
After spending quite a few hours on these boards acquiring much useful info about footwear I have opted to use sneakers/running shoes/trainers (something from Asics or New Balance most likely) although I realize there are potential drawbacks.
My main reasons for my choice: 1) what I read on here 2) I run 3-4 times per week and I really prefer these type shoes for just cruising about my daily life in general 3) my feet get hot and sweaty in most scenarios 4) I used some worn-in Salomon walking/hiking shoes on a couple of 6 mile training walks during the last week that did not go great (not a disaster, but I don’t see 500 miles in these type shoes going well for me).
Did you sneaker wearers use one pair of regular running socks (mostly cotton with a bit of wicking material) on your Camino? How about the possibility of going with some type of real thin liner sock that has super wicking tech along with a thick hiking (wool?) outer sock? Seems odd in conjunction with sneakers- not sure???
Hoping to start the Camino Frances in mid-May. Need to get my sock choice sorted before I buy my Camino sneakers.
Sorry for the length of the post/question. Thanks!
After spending quite a few hours on these boards acquiring much useful info about footwear I have opted to use sneakers/running shoes/trainers (something from Asics or New Balance most likely) although I realize there are potential drawbacks.
My main reasons for my choice: 1) what I read on here 2) I run 3-4 times per week and I really prefer these type shoes for just cruising about my daily life in general 3) my feet get hot and sweaty in most scenarios 4) I used some worn-in Salomon walking/hiking shoes on a couple of 6 mile training walks during the last week that did not go great (not a disaster, but I don’t see 500 miles in these type shoes going well for me).
Did you sneaker wearers use one pair of regular running socks (mostly cotton with a bit of wicking material) on your Camino? How about the possibility of going with some type of real thin liner sock that has super wicking tech along with a thick hiking (wool?) outer sock? Seems odd in conjunction with sneakers- not sure???
Hoping to start the Camino Frances in mid-May. Need to get my sock choice sorted before I buy my Camino sneakers.
Sorry for the length of the post/question. Thanks!