Diegomartine
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- Sept 1st. (2014)
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mralisn said:....SNIP....If your feet are not in pain, then you've made the right choice.[/b]
Diegomartine said:Thanks guys! Appreciate the advice.
I'll see if I can get a complete waterproof Salomon trail running, because mine is waterproof only on the front part of the shoe...
Can't wait to start walking!
scikowski said:I walked in New Balance waterproof walking shoes in April and early May of this year. Although it rained almost every day, sometimes very heavily,
I think if we can survive 360 days of rain here in ireland we will survive it in Spainfalcon269 said:June is hotter and more crowded than May. You may never see rain in May, or your could get heavy rain in June. There is nothing you can do about the weather, so ignore (and prepare) for it.
jennysa said:I walked in expensive Sportivo Boulder trail shoes, which did not last through 2 days of torrential rain and I had to buy sandals in Leon. These were far more comfortable than the expensive trail shoes. I have now decided that I will always carry a pair of walking sandals for contingency plan B in case there are problems with my shoes. Another pilgrim also bought a pair of sandals in Leon and walked in them to Santiago. She threw her boots away in a bin in Leon.
zammy said:Before youi decide on trail shoes you must be aware that you need to be well trained, these shoes are good for those who have strong ankles and tough feet.
Are you well trained? what is your body weight? height? how much weight are you planning to carry?
The problem with wet shoes is...wet socks, water will drain out of your shoes but the socks will remain soaked. result- blisters for the untrained.
Yes, these shoes will dry fast and even if not-no problems using them wet the next day.
Plastic pants are a must, so is a poncho or rain jacket.
For the untrained I suggest no less then low Goretex hiking shoe with Vibram .Why risk it?
Pollyappleseed said:I think if we can survive 360 days of rain here in ireland we will survive it in Spainthank you muchos!
Thank you Simeon! We do have a great country! Even in the rainmralisn said:Pollyappleseed said:I think if we can survive 360 days of rain here in ireland we will survive it in Spainthank you muchos!
I agree with you Pollyappleseed. I walked SJPdP-Muxia-Fistera this summer. After this, I went to Dublin for 5 days. I encountered more rain in Ireland than I did 32 days in Spain! I love them both no matter!
Keep a smile,
Simeon
Diegomartine said:jennysa said:I walked in expensive Sportivo Boulder trail shoes, which did not last through 2 days of torrential rain and I had to buy sandals in Leon. These were far more comfortable than the expensive trail shoes. I have now decided that I will always carry a pair of walking sandals for contingency plan B in case there are problems with my shoes. Another pilgrim also bought a pair of sandals in Leon and walked in them to Santiago. She threw her boots away in a bin in Leon.
Hi Jennysa,
Could you share what kind of sandals did you use? brand?
Thanks!
Diegomartine said:I would like to ask you about the rain, and if it a really intense rain or light....
bpondugula said:. . . Rub petroleum jelly on your feet. . . .
Vaseline is petrolatum. Bag Balm is petrolatum with a bit more hydrogenation and some lanolin.I see (again, in the US serious hiking forums), petroleum, bag balm,Rub petroleum jelly on your feet
100% agreed.falcon269 said:Vaseline is petrolatum. Bag Balm is petrolatum with a bit more hydrogenation and some lanolin.
koilife said:Just a few thoughts, some of which may be controversial to generally accepted "wisdom" . . .
Diegomartine said:What do you think about these boots?
TO WALK LATE APRIL AND MAY.
Merrel Moab Mid Gotetex
http://www.zappos.com/merrell-moab-mid- ... g-dark-tan
And,
Merrel Moab Ventilator
http://www.zappos.com/merrell-moab-vent ... mid-walnut
koilife said:100% agreed.falcon269 said:Vaseline is petrolatum. Bag Balm is petrolatum with a bit more hydrogenation and some lanolin.
The point of my observation is that, in several years of active following of primarily US forums, including WhiteBlaze.net for the 3500KM long Appalachian Trail, I've never seen reference to rubbing feet down with petroleum jelly every day as a general preventative method to hiking blisters. The use of petroleum jelly (and derivative products like Bag Balm) tends to be limited to immediate prevention once a hot spot has formed. There may be isolated discussions of it that I haven't seen, but it certainly isn't the norm.
In just a couple weeks in these forums, however, I've seen two or three dozen references to the practice of rubbing petroleum jelly on the feet on a daily basis. I'm wondering if this is something common across Europe, or tends to be specific to the Camino itself.
This is certainly one of those "hike your own hike" topics, and each person will discover what works, or suffer until they do.
koilife said:100% agreed.falcon269 said:Vaseline is petrolatum. Bag Balm is petrolatum with a bit more hydrogenation and some lanolin.
The point of my observation is that, in several years of active following of primarily US forums, including WhiteBlaze.net for the 3500KM long Appalachian Trail, I've never seen reference to rubbing feet down with petroleum jelly every day as a general preventative method to hiking blisters. The use of petroleum jelly (and derivative products like Bag Balm) tends to be limited to immediate prevention once a hot spot has formed. There may be isolated discussions of it that I haven't seen, but it certainly isn't the norm.
In just a couple weeks in these forums, however, I've seen two or three dozen references to the practice of rubbing petroleum jelly on the feet on a daily basis. I'm wondering if this is something common across Europe, or tends to be specific to the Camino itself.
This is certainly one of those "hike your own hike" topics, and each person will discover what works, or suffer until they do.
I had a pair of Ventilators (low tops) and wore them out with what I expect is right around 450-500 miles (but those were also 95% up/down mountain miles, which are hard on shoes). You should easily get a full Camino in them plus advanced break in time.Diegomartine said:What do you think about these boots?
TO WALK LATE APRIL AND MAY.
...
Merrel Moab Ventilator
http://www.zappos.com/merrell-moab-vent ... mid-walnut
Hi! Do you know of a online-shop where I can order Teva sandals... in Europe? (Sometimes the internet links from the US demand "zip codes"..) and there certainly aren't any shops in that sells Teva shoes.Susannafromsweden said:I'll be walking in my light and wonderful Teva sandals, even if its raining, feeling free and happy.
amazon.co.ukShannon_Flekkefjord said:Hi! Do you know of a online-shop where I can order Teva sandals... in Europe?
Shannon_Flekkefjord said:Hi! Do you know of a online-shop where I can order Teva sandals... in Europe? (Sometimes the internet links from the US demand "zip codes"..) and there certainly aren't any shops in that sells Teva shoes.Susannafromsweden said:I'll be walking in my light and wonderful Teva sandals, even if its raining, feeling free and happy.
falcon269 said:comfort is more important than being waterproof.
acdbee said:I can recommend Chaco sandals as well. I had Tevas at one point and I must say they STANK after getting wet a few times. Chacos don't seem to smell as much and have great arch support. My husband and I brought them as our only pair of shoes travelling through India and Sout-East Asia for 18 months and valued them greatly. You can wear the Z-1s with socks.
thanks! The Teva omnium look perfect for me.. I'll try outnorth if I can't get someone local to order them for me. Hope the snow melts soon here so I can try out some sandals ;DSusannafromsweden said:I have a pair of Teva omnium, which I sometimes use when walking in the woods here in Sweden.
Shannon_Flekkefjord said:thanks! The Teva omnium look perfect for me.. I'll try outnorth if I can't get someone local to order them for me. Hope the snow melts soon here so I can try out some sandals ;DSusannafromsweden said:I have a pair of Teva omnium, which I sometimes use when walking in the woods here in Sweden.
A few years ago we met a pilgrim with a sizeable backpack near Pamplona, who started his Camino bare footed in Germany. When asking him whether his feet hadn't suffered from threading on nails, glass or other cutting objects, he answered, "no" and that his feet had become like leather. He hadn't got stuck in the mud up to El Alto de El Perdon as we didJochen-Schmidtke said:When you wander through fertile agriculture areas you will have to fight with the heavy clay which sticks like Kilos on your shoes. That will be your problen, not the moisture!
Diegomartine said:
You could check these out as another option....
http://www.orssnowshoesdirect.com/cresc ... oties.html
I had this bookmarked on my computer before I left at the end of September but didn't buy them. Just something to look into! There were some days when I wished I had them, though my feet remained pretty much dry (I walked in Montrail trail running shoes) but it just depends how much rain you run into really.
A very very important thing is to make sure you have good waterproof pants- they keep the rain from getting into your shoes and nothing was worse than when my "rain pants" would soak through and my legs were wet and cold. Ugh. Really good waterproof pants were the one thing I would have added to my load for sure!
I had a pair of Ventilators (low tops) and wore them out with what I expect is right around 450-500 miles (but those were also 95% up/down mountain miles, which are hard on shoes). You should easily get a full Camino in them plus advanced break in time.
I liked the toe guards. They had more padding than similar other shoes, which made them more comfortable up front, but they retained more water for longer because of the padding. Moreover, once the padding breaks down it's no more comfortable than any other shoe (fit and stability will be the biggest determinant of long-term comfort). The leather, once soaked, also takes too long to dry out.
I'd recommend considering the low tops rather than the mids. Mids don't really give you that much greater ankle protection, but do somewhat constrict mobility, thereby increasing risk of a fall. Mids may help keep more scree out, but a good pair of gaitors is much more effective.
That's my experience. Your mileage may vary.
Yes they are good, I think they are the most comfortable shoes I got. They are light and very stable.
But be careful as what fits me perfect might be horrible for you, as we all are different.
And, as they are something between sandals and trainers, they are warmer.
I had them in Greece in August last year when hiking on Santorini. It was so hot I thought my shoes would melt. They didn't thank God but I got a little blister on my heel, as I got ashes from the volcano in my shoes, which was difficult to get rid of. Don't think we'll pass any hot volcano on the camino, but anyway. :wink:
The snow is melting here and the sun is shining, so I'm off for a walk today!
I'm a growing fan of "Dirty Girl" gators (http://www.dirtygirlgaiters.com/), although I use boring black and not their more eye-wrenching colors and patterns.I was also considering gaitors, have a nice waterproof pair that velcros on from cross country skiing. Also got some rain gator pants
May 2013 in Grañon - just for your interest
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