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I’ve worn trail runners on those routes and never had a problem.When choosing footwear for the Camino de Frances I chose a trail runner and never regretted this, enjoying good comfort and support throughout my walk. Water proof, breathable and light weight were key. I am now planning to walk both the Camino San Salvador and Primitivo this year. From your understanding of these caminos, would the trail runner manage the terrain of these two caminos with equal comfort?
Me too!If it's any help, I wore hiking sandals on both the Salvador and Primitivo.
I wore Hoka Challengers on the San Salvador and Primitivo last summer (after having worn them on the Madrid) and had no issues with them.When choosing footwear for the Camino de Frances I chose a trail runner and never regretted this, enjoying good comfort and support throughout my walk. Water proof, breathable and light weight were key. I am now planning to walk both the Camino San Salvador and Primitivo this year. From your understanding of these caminos, would the trail runner manage the terrain of these two caminos with equal comfort?
I did the Salvador last September. I wore Hoka mid GTX and was really glad of the support especially crossing the Cordillera de Cantabrica (I think day 3). The descents can also be a bit treacherous. Personally I wouldn’t wear a trail runner with little ankle support on this Camino. However , I am 74 so I can do with all the help I can getWhen choosing footwear for the Camino de Frances I chose a trail runner and never regretted this, enjoying good comfort and support throughout my walk. Water proof, breathable and light weight were key. I am now planning to walk both the Camino San Salvador and Primitivo this year. From your understanding of these caminos, would the trail runner manage the terrain of these two caminos with equal comfort?
Trail runners worked just fine on Salvador and Primitivo. I've done the Salvador/Primitivo combination once and the Primitivo by itself once. I've also done the Colorado Trail in them (far gnarlier than anything on any Camino). Boots only necessary for extreme, off-trail cross-country routes where you need to protect ankles from getting banged around or in very deep mud.
Thanks for the details and also providing comparative details.Trail runners worked just fine on Salvador and Primitivo. I've done the Salvador/Primitivo combination once and the Primitivo by itself once. I've also done the Colorado Trail in them (far gnarlier than anything on any Camino). Boots only necessary for extreme, off-trail cross-country routes where you need to protect ankles from getting banged around or in very deep mud.
Richard: I’m a fellow 70+YO and I share foot issues that come with the birthday disease. I wore Merrell Moabs on my first 2 Caminos, the Francés (low cut) and the Portuguese (mid-ankle), and I’m now prepping for the VDLP. I’m considering Trail Runners for a few reasons:I did the Salvador last September. I wore Hoka mid GTX and was really glad of the support especially crossing the Cordillera de Cantabrica (I think day 3). The descents can also be a bit treacherous. Personally I wouldn’t wear a trail runner with little ankle support on this Camino. However , I am 74 so I can do with all the help I can get
Good to know as I am planning on wearing sandals on the Del Norte in September/October this year.If it's any help, I wore hiking sandals on both the Salvador and Primitivo.
The Rincon is a road racing shoe. Most people will recommend a trail running shoe with better grip on all kinds of surfaces for the Camino.how are the hoka rincon 3 for doing the camino? for the sarria to compostela.
They are perfect for spring, stay away from waterproof, go for what feels good for YOUR feet, all feet are differentI am planning to start my Camino from SJPP in mid-May. I'm already training in Ultraventure 3 trail running shoes which I really like because of the wide toe box and high cushioning (I am a little overweight).
I thought it was a good choice for my walk until i saw this thread. Now I am unsure again.
Can I also use these shoes for the Camino in spring even with them not being waterproof? Or are they just shoes for the summer?
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