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- I plan to walk the Camino
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OK. First be aware, I have yet to depart for the CF, but have done some serious walking/hiking to check gear and to get in better shape. Sharing the early "mon pieds du Camino" saga, I first purchased Salomon 4 GTX 2's in my regular shoe size and added the Orange Insoles. (No, this is not an advert.) The boots are lightweight and waterproof Gortex. Pretty pricey this combination, but believe it not a place to skimp. As many others have said, everyone is different and with extended walking, (in various conditions,) my feet have grown larger, so the uncomfortable boots were returned for the next larger size. Now I wear Thorlo's with a liner and am glad to report true comfort and no blisters. Of course this is the combination which works for me, and the rigors of the Camino Frances will be the "proof of the pudding." While my goal is to loose 4o more pounds before departure, right now I am 6' 1" and 250 pounds, so tough on my "inexperienced" feet, but pleased with the current results.Hi I'm gonna start my first Camino in the 7th of Jan and I would like to ask Which boots is the best for the winter Camino under 100 pounds
Thank you
Lukas
http://www.vaola.co.uk/c/men/?brands=Salomon&shoe_size=42
OOPS! Yes, they are the Thorlo hiking socks. Should have been clearer. These would be a bit odd looking when worn with your sandals, but what the heck, fashion does not count on the Camino! lol@grumerz I thought Thorlo was a brand of socks. Do they make shoes as well? Or are you wearing Thorlo socks inside the Salomons? Just interested in case there are some new shoes that other members could try. I'm happy in my sandals, lol.
...Then learn a lacing procedure that will lock your heel into the back of your footwear, thereby ensuring your toes will not slide forward and hit the front of the footwear, thereby sustaining injury....
Gerard
Thanks a million for this, Maggie, it's very helpful and has become my fourth bookmark!I have found this video very helpful, and employ all of the techniques described...
Yes I went with non waterproof Keens. By Leon I needed superglue, by Santiago duct tape, arriving in Finnesterre they were worn thru the sole. They did the job, but now I search for something with a Vibram sole. Also get better insoles for your Keens. I used Soles. & I still am using the originals from my walk.Find a sporting store that allows you to try them out and have a good return exchange policy. I started out with Merrills, and then to Solomon and finally a pair of Keens which work for me. Last Saturday I went dancing in rain puddles to see how waterproof they were. I had dry feet after a 10 mile hike in the rain.
Ultreya
Fred
I receive a special orthotic insole from my foot Dr. it is very helpful, a bit pricey but worth it.Yes I went with non waterproof Keens. By Leon I needed superglue, by Santiago duct tape, arriving in Finnesterre they were worn thru the sole. They did the job, but now I search for something with a Vibram sole. Also get better insoles for your Keens. I used Soles. & I still am using the originals from my walk.
Yes I am not sure where one goes to get custom orthotics but a Swede I walked with had some not 1 blister, & he wore heavy leather boots. So how did you get yours? Oh from a foot doc okI receive a special orthotic insole from my foot Dr. it is very helpful, a bit pricey but worth it.
Yes in the U.S. That is the usual way most people get them but in Sweden they just take the shoe or boot they want to wear & have custom orthotics made. I am sure we can do that as well, but if we have Togo to a doc it will make it very expensive
Hola Lukas -walking the Camino in winter is definitely not my cup of tea/coffee, so I offer this advice with that provision.Hi I'm gonna start my first Camino in the 7th of Jan and I would like to ask Which boots is the best for the winter Camino under 100 pounds
Thank you. Lukas
OK. First be aware, I have yet to depart for the CF, but have done some serious walking/hiking to check gear and to get in better shape. Sharing the early "mon pieds du Camino" saga, I first purchased Salomon 4 GTX 2's in my regular shoe size and added the Orange Insoles. (No, this is not an advert.) The boots are lightweight and waterproof Gortex. Pretty pricey this combination, but believe it not a place to skimp. As many others have said, everyone is different and with extended walking, (in various conditions,) my feet have grown larger, so the uncomfortable boots were returned for the next larger size. Now I wear Thorlo's with a liner and am glad to report true comfort and no blisters. Of course this is the combination which works for me, and the rigors of the Camino Frances will be the "proof of the pudding." While my goal is to loose 4o more pounds before departure, right now I am 6' 1" and 250 pounds, so tough on my "inexperienced" feet, but pleased with the current results.
I agree, for winter I would try to find a lightweight boot with goretex or like, in the military I wore tall Danners for weeks, but they don't breath very well. So the blisters are an issue. They are also insulated so no frozen toes. On the Camino it is excessive. So trial any boot for the conditions you expect. From the early spring it was apparent they get heavy wet snow. So try to test for that type of condition.Hola Lukas -walking the Camino in winter is definitely not my cup of tea/coffee, so I offer this advice with that provision.
You do not say which Camino you intend to walk - but if its the Frances then you are going to need boots that will survive the snows you will more than likely experience in the mountains East of Burgos and in those between Rabanal and Samos. I did not see others comment on this aspect but I would recommend boots that at least cover your ankles and offer a significant degree of waterproofing. I am a "two sock" walker - a thin liner sock and then the median to thick outer (depending upon the weather and time of year), so the advice to wear the socks you usually walk in is also excellent.
Since your feet are the vehicles that will carry you along the Camino protecting them is most important. You pay for what you get so I my opinion start talking to a number of specialist outdoors stores and ask their advice. (BTW I did like the lacing advice offered by Magwood). Buen Camion
Ecco Off-Road Hiking sandals.
Thanks for posting the video! I appreciate it.I have found this video very helpful, and employ all of the techniques described...
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