Michal David
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- This year is mine first one. Starting at Astorga
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My interest in long distance walking was first piqued by reading "Journey Through Europe" by John Hillaby.
when are you going?I will be wearing a suede and fabric waterproof ankle height boot in May. In the past I have worn all leather ankle height boots. They were slightly heavier than the ones I intend to wear this year, so it will be interesting to see how the lighter boot works for me.
My wife and I will be starting at the beginning of May.when are you going?
Oh @Bradypus They are out of print, but with the resurgence of pilgrimage and the numbers of people now walking the trails of Europe and other places, I'm sure they would do well if reprinted. Any book publishers out there?
what type of shoes shall I take for a 10 day walk in April
Thanx for reply. Yes I agree it is a personal choice.I just have to see how it feels.Very much a personal choice. I like the ankle support and waterproofing of leather boots. I don't mind a little extra weight there. Which ever you decide it is important to test them well before you begin. If you have made a bad choice then at least you have time to do something about it.
Thanx excellent advice.I will be walking in April in Altra lone peak's running shoes, I ditched my gore Tex boots, gore Tex once wet does not dry fast it takes a long time besides I don't need the ankle support of a boot. But as everyone says it's you feet the best shoes/boots you can get is the one that fits.
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Thanx that is also to be considered. Good walking too.As @Bradypus, @Kanga and @dougfitz and others say, it comes down what fits and then to personal choice.
As to what fits. There is width, as well as length, to consider. And, to some extent, the ability for the upper to "mould" to the shape of ones foot.
For some, that can rule out shoes with leather uppers.
One brand of the type of shoes that @dougfitz (and others above) refers to does not mention width in its fitting guide.
So, @Michal David, good walking.
Hi there. I would be doing last 200 km from Astorga to Santiago so no huge mountain passes. I think I be fine with more water repellent shoes. I take my water proof trouser. I'm bit of barefoot freak so I'm looking on the Vivo Barefoot Hiker shoes as they have both (water repellence and thin sole).I agree with @Bradypus that it is highly personal but for me, waterproof mid-high, lightweight boots but I suppose this really is also dependent on what you'll wear on your legs. If you don't have waterproof legs then waterproof boots just make for a nice holding area for the water that will surely run down your legs making your option of quick drying shoes or hiking sandals pretty smart! You didn't mention where you are walking and that would likely be important too. If you were walking over one of the high mountain passes it is not entirely out of the question that your rain will turn white. Waterproof boots with good grip would be well enjoyed then too!
Hi. I have sort of same preference plus I become convert to the Barefoot shoes last year. However didn't do mayor walk like this. I Had bought a Marrell Bare Access Trail shoes as the store assistant had good experience with them (walk over 1000km in Norway).They are ultra breathable (semi barefoot) but no water repellency unfortunately. I will consider the Vivo Barefoot Hiker for this years. Good walking to youI have been walking in the Salomon Ultra GTX 2. As they need to be replaced after more tham 800km in them I looked at the Columbia Titanium Conspiracy as they are lighter. I don't get blisters from Gortex and prefer to know my feet will be dry, hence the Grotex.
I found this confusing, because I didn't mention a brand in my post, and not referring to the specific brand here doesn't help someone who might need to know. There are many brands that do not supply footwear with different widths in particular last styles, but often have different styles of last to cater for different foot widths. See here for the range of Scarpa last styles. Other manufacturers, such as Keen, have a limited number of last widths (regular and wide) while makers like Asics offer up to four widths (standard, 2E, 4E and B).One brand of the type of shoes that @dougfitz (and others above) refers to does not mention width in its fitting guide.
Don't get me wrong, I had no idea what a "barefoot shoe" is, just told you what I have worn and liked. Googling "barefoot shoes" I can already feel the pain, but that is because I have flat feet and suffer from plantear fasciitis, so I need cushioning. But this being said, in my experience, unless you have special needs feet or ankles, you do not need heavy, high boot. After all, I've walked in Crocs sandals on the CF for days.Hi. I have sort of same preference plus I become convert to the Barefoot shoes last year. However didn't do mayor walk like this. I Had bought a Marrell Bare Access Trail shoes as the store assistant had good experience with them (walk over 1000km in Norway).They are ultra breathable (semi barefoot) but no water repellency unfortunately. I will consider the Vivo Barefoot Hiker for this years. Good walking to you
I found this confusing, because I didn't mention a brand in my post, and not referring to the specific brand here doesn't help someone who might need to know.
Hi @Michal David - you will enjoy that route! But you are actually going over a couple of the highest parts of the Camino; Cruz de Ferro/Alto de Cerezales and O Cebriero/Alto de Poio. In recent posts in this forum about weather in April/May I recall others mentioning snow at these points during May. Good luck with whichever way you ultimately decide! Jordon.Hi there. I would be doing last 200 km from Astorga to Santiago so no huge mountain passes. I think I be fine with more water repellent shoes. I take my water proof trouser. I'm bit of barefoot freak so I'm looking on the Vivo Barefoot Hiker shoes as they have both (water repellence and thin sole).
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