Where to buy Keen in Logrono

spinnaker said:

Yesterday’s 17 mile walk from Los Arcos to Logroño was a killer for my feet. At this point I have walked 100 miles on the CF and my feet have been painful and a major challenge each and every day.

I like the stability of my low rise Keen boots, but even after buying a larger size they are not wide enough in the toe bed. I have been rotating between the Keen boots and a pair of Hoka Stinsons. Likewise, the Stinsons are not wide enough for my swollen feet. I think that’s the only option at this point is to find a store here in Logroño that sells Keen sandals allowing for my toes to recover, but without sacrificing safety and stability.

I have invested a great deal of time trying to get this foot issue resolved. I am finding it very difficult to enjoy the Camino owing to the relentless blisters and the substantial amount of time required each morning simply to apply first aid to my feet in the hope of preventing further damage.
I would greatly welcome any thoughts and suggestions. Thank you.

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spinnaker said:

SabsP,
The moment I saw your remark about Forum Sport’s Logroño store this morning I immediately called them only to learn that they were 3 minutes from closing time and would not re-open until this evening. Thankfully they agreed to stay open a few minutes longer which meant that I had to literally run 0.3 miles on my screaming blisters eventually arriving at the store. En route to the store the wind blew my sun hat off my head. I could not find it anywhere on the street until a passerby explained that the hat had become lodged within the upper frame of my backpack.

I was hoping to buy the Hurricane model Teva sandals, but the only available Teva sandals in the store in my size was an unfamiliar model that apparently was released very recently, “Teva Winsted”. I wasn’t able to find many reviews for Winsted, so I am uncertain how well they will withstand the daily wear and tear of the Camino. Although for the 50 Euros I paid, I will take the gamble in the hope that they will do the trick. I am wearing them now in combination with the pair of Superfeet orthotic inserts recommended by my podiatrist.

Forum Sports also had (70 Euro) Merrell sandals but they seemed to have a very minimal arch. In my case, a substantial arch is critical, because I have collapsed arches.

kelleymac,
I recently spoke to my podiatrist back home. He suggested that I stop wearing thick wool Darn Tough socks and switch over to thinner, synthetic socks. The thinner socks seem to be the correct solution for me, because when wearing Hoka Stinson and Keen boots, thicker socks left precious little room between the top of my feet and the ceiling of the shoe. In my experience, a few millimeters of additional free space can translate into a superior walking experience.

Thanks again for your prompt input!

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spinnaker said:

Yesterday’s 17 mile walk from Los Arcos to Logroño was a killer for my feet. At this point I have walked 100 miles on the CF and my feet have been painful and a major challenge each and every day.

I like the stability of my low rise Keen boots, but even after buying a larger size they are not wide enough in the toe bed. I have been rotating between the Keen boots and a pair of Hoka Stinsons. Likewise, the Stinsons are not wide enough for my swollen feet. I think that’s the only option at this point is to find a store here in Logroño that sells Keen sandals allowing for my toes to recover, but without sacrificing safety and stability.

I have invested a great deal of time trying to get this foot issue resolved. I am finding it very difficult to enjoy the Camino owing to the relentless blisters and the substantial amount of time required each morning simply to apply first aid to my feet in the hope of preventing further damage.
I would greatly welcome any thoughts and suggestions. Thank you.

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spinnaker said:

Yesterday’s 17 mile walk from Los Arcos to Logroño was a killer for my feet. At this point I have walked 100 miles on the CF and my feet have been painful and a major challenge each and every day.

I like the stability of my low rise Keen boots, but even after buying a larger size they are not wide enough in the toe bed. I have been rotating between the Keen boots and a pair of Hoka Stinsons. Likewise, the Stinsons are not wide enough for my swollen feet. I think that’s the only option at this point is to find a store here in Logroño that sells Keen sandals allowing for my toes to recover, but without sacrificing safety and stability.

I have invested a great deal of time trying to get this foot issue resolved. I am finding it very difficult to enjoy the Camino owing to the relentless blisters and the substantial amount of time required each morning simply to apply first aid to my feet in the hope of preventing further damage.
I would greatly welcome any thoughts and suggestions. Thank you.

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