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Looking for a trail runner or trail shoe. The stores all say the one they carry is the best. I have having problems finding a good fit that will last the whole CF The Hoka Speedgoat feels great but the salespeople say they only last about 100 km.The Keen doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
Thanks, I really like the Speedgoat But they wanted me to get A Keen and it doesn't fit me rightIf they said the Speedgoat only lasts for 100K then they are not to be trusted on any of the advice offered. The Speedgoat will definitely get far better mileage than that, and is more than likely to last for 600 miles worth of usable wear. Of course, there are variables based on how people walk, pronation issues, weight of a person, etc which affects durability.
My son uses the Speedgoat, is an avid backpacker, and currently has over 650 trail miles in the Rockies with his.
No, I clarified the distance cause it shocked me. I think he didn't like Hola brandThey must mean 1000 km. However, even then you might need to buy a second pair to last through the next year of training and then the 800 km of the CF. Some people are not as hard on their shoes as others.
Fit and comfort are virtually the only things to consider (although a decent tread and traction are important too). You might need to try out a number of brands, models and sizes. Make sure they are plenty roomy - I suggest trying larger and larger sizes until you find one the is truly "too big." Then go back to the next lower size.
That would be ridiculous. Many people would have to buy new shoes every two weeks.I clarified the distance cause it shocked m
I may buy them but not there. Was wondering what others were wearing? I realize everyone's feet are different.That would be ridiculous. Many people would have to buy new shoes every two weeks.
Thanks, I really like the Speedgoat But they wanted me to get A Keen and it doesn't fit me right
ThanksLast year, like many others, I made the switch from Keen boots to Altra Trail Runners, specifically the Timp. I like the cushioning and I switch out the insole for one by Powerstep which gives me arch and metatarsal support. This is just one of a number of suitable options. Really knowledgable footwear sales people who won't push something on you are rare though I did find a great one at Midwestern Mountaineering in Minneapolis.
Thanks. You were a helpI walked the CF in inov8 trail talon 290. Really light weight. The breathable upper mesh was a blessing when my feet were swollen and re-lacing gave extra expansion when at their worst. I walked 3 days in heavy rain and never had a problem with soaking feet. I didn't have time to break them in at home as I had problems finding the right shoes long before I left. It took 2 weeks on the walk for them to become moulded. I went a size up from my usual trainer although I would go a size and a half next time maybe two. The grip was very good, hiking up or down hill, in wet weather I trusted the shoe. The only down side for me was cushioning. I wore insoles recommended by the foot doctor but they were for support more than comfort. On certain stoney terrain I would have preferred a deeper sole. Hope to have been of some help for you. Buen Camino
Thank youSo far, I preferred Meindl hiking shoes (Nebraska or Ontario), but I bought Salomon Speedcross Vario 2 this time. This shoe is for mixed terrain. So I expect that the soles will not suffer too much from occasional street walking, whereas the soles of the speedcross 4 are reported to wear soon when walking on asphalt. I have already used it for various walks at home and felt completely comfortable at any time.
Make sure you buy the shoes big enough. There should be 1-1 1/2 cm space left in front of your toes.
BC
Alexandra
I couldn't agree more with Mr. Bugg. Nothing is more important or more personal than your shoes. Before my first camino I went to the Outdoor Store in my town, Ashland, Oregon which is on the Pacific Crest Trail. Ashland is also a very active and generally fit town. This store has an excellent reputation. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable (the opposite of your experience). They recommended very highly a Merrill hiking shoe. It felt comfortable in the store and I bought it. Within two weeks of walking and training I had big blisters on both feet. While they healed I walked around in an old pair of sneakers from Costco.DO NOT GET THE KEEEN'S You know they don't fit and you don't like how they feel. I would advise not using that store given their lack of knowledge and the inappropriate focus on the Keen. I would order online, if there are no other stores convenient to you. I can recommend some good online vendors with great return policies. Give me a PM if you want additional info.
Now, Keen makes a good shoe. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Keen as footwear. The problem is that your preferences and needs are seemingly being ignored.
You like the Speedgoat, the Speedgoat is a good shoe and is a great choice for trekking and backpacking for those who like them. The Speedgoat will also work well for Camino. They fit and feel good, and THAT is a most important factor.
DO NOT GET THE KEEEN'S You know they don't fit and you don't like how they feel. I would advise not using that store given their lack of knowledge and the inappropriate focus on the Keen. I would order online, if there are no other stores convenient to you. I can recommend some good online vendors with great return policies. Give me a PM if you want additional info.
Now, Keen makes a good shoe. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Keen as footwear. The problem is that your preferences and needs are seemingly being ignored.
You like the Speedgoat, the Speedgoat is a good shoe and is a great choice for trekking and backpacking for those who like them. The Speedgoat will also work well for Camino. They fit and feel good, and THAT is a most important factor.
Looking for a trail runner or trail shoe. The stores all say the one they carry is the best. I have having problems finding a good fit that will last the whole CF The Hoka Speedgoat feels great but the salespeople say they only last about 100 km.The Keen doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
Thanks for your informative reply. Yes Me Dave is awesome.I couldn't agree more with Mr. Bugg. Nothing is more important or more personal than your shoes. Before my first camino I went to the Outdoor Store in my town, Ashland, Oregon which is on the Pacific Crest Trail. Ashland is also a very active and generally fit town. This store has an excellent reputation. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable (the opposite of your experience). They recommended very highly a Merrill hiking shoe. It felt comfortable in the store and I bought it. Within two weeks of walking and training I had big blisters on both feet. While they healed I walked around in an old pair of sneakers from Costco.
I was walking with a friend after I resumed my training (still in my Costco sneakers that were on life support) and told my friend, a marathon runner, that I was really worried about what to wear. We did an about face and walked to the running store which at the time was owned by one of the top ultra marathoners in the world. I would see lunatics running full speed down Mt. Ashland, through the woods every once in a while and found out that day that Ashland was a haven for Ultra Marathon training. I digress. As soon as my friend uttered the word Camino, the owner and the two other employees all pointed to the Brooks Cascadia and said thats what you should be wearing. I bought a pair and as I start my fifth Camino soon, they are still on my feet. (Not the originals of course)!!! Listen to the Bugg man and wear what is right for you.
Yes there are lots of running stores I was fitted by in that does the 3D imaging in your feet and the results were what I knew that felt good on my feet anywayyou are right about that it is overkill. Are you near a good running store? I went to an outdoor store with a friend of mine who was convinced by the sales lady to buy boots. I told him and her that she has never walked a camino, doesnt know anything about it and hasn't asked you one question about my friend's feet or walking history or anything. So how can she guide him properly. He listened to her and not me and within 2 days on the Camino he had blisters in his ears from those boots.hahah
See you have just confirmed how personal shoes or runners are. You loved your Merrill's and I wanted to burn mine a week after starting my training in them!!!!!!! Then I got my Brooks and I was in heaven. Buen Camino LynneRMany responses but I’ll tell you- after several attempts with other brands I settled on Merrill trail shoes (can’t remember the technical name)
Light, good cushion, waterproof.
I agree about sizing up. I went up a whole size.
Good luck
Thanks for replyingMany responses but I’ll tell you- after several attempts with other brands I settled on Merrill trail shoes (can’t remember the technical name)
Light, good cushion, waterproof.
I agree about sizing up. I went up a whole size.
Good luck
Thank you for the information and replyingOne size bigger, Mid-cut, breathable, waterproof Boots IMHO are good for me because it is for all kinds of terrain and all kinds of weather. I have proven them in all of my 3 caminos. Thank God, I didnt get blisters. I have encountered quite a few pilgrims whose shoes did not survive half of CF. Of course, I am not sure how long they had their shoes with them. Also, in my personal observation, when I get to Albergues for every 20 pair of boots, there’s a pair of trail running shoes which is usually the most worn out. If theres a lot of rain then most likely one’s feet will be soaked and I believe could be a source of irritation on the skin. Yet at the end of the day, this is a personal choice and I believe one’s choice of shoes will determine how far one can travel in the camino. Buen Camino
ThanksI had good luck walking the Camino Frances with Northface trail shoes. Just remember to buy at least a size larger as your feet will swell and your toes will need more room!
I love my AHNU Sugar Pine. They are now sold under the Teva brand. REI carries them as does Amazon. I have done over 500 miles and they are still going strong. A great fit if you like a wider trail shoe.Looking for a trail runner or trail shoe. The stores all say the one they carry is the best. I have having problems finding a good fit that will last the whole CF The Hoka Speedgoat feels great but the salespeople say they only last about 100 km.The Keen doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
ThanksI love my AHNU Sugar Pine. They are now sold under the Teva brand. REI carries them as does Amazon. I have done over 500 miles and they are still going strong. A great fit if you like a wider trail shoe.
Why don't you plan to use them? I am now using the Ghost 11 in preparation for my next camino.I walk in the Ghost on pavement and love it.
Why don't you plan to use them? I am now using the Ghost 11 in preparation for my next camino.
You will be walking on all types of surfaces, and probably no one pair of shoes will be ideal for every surface. What worries you about the sole of the Ghost, for gravel and rock? That it would wear out? That it would be slippery? That it would not be cushioned enough?I don't know if the soles are good for gravel and rocks
I need lots of space for my toes, so I bought my Altra Lone Peak 4 and I am loving them, wide toebox and feels like walking on air. Come August/September on various camino routes I will walk without corns between my toes, happy days !!!Looking for a trail runner or trail shoe. The stores all say the one they carry is the best. I have having problems finding a good fit that will last the whole CF The Hoka Speedgoat feels great but the salespeople say they only last about 100 km.The Keen doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
I need lots of space for my toes, so I bought my Altra Lone Peak 4 and I am loving them, wide toebox and feels like walking on air. Come August/September on various camino routes I will walk without corns between my toes, happy days !!!
ThanksI need lots of space for my toes, so I bought my Altra Lone Peak 4 and I am loving them, wide toebox and feels like walking on air. Come August/September on various camino routes I will walk without corns between my toes, happy days !!!
Slippery would be my concern.You will be walking on all types of surfaces, and probably no one pair of shoes will be ideal for every surface. What worries you about the sole of the Ghost, for gravel and rock? That it would wear out? That it would be slippery? That it would not be cushioned enough?
I have been on the camino for at least several hundred km, six times, and the sole of the Ghost 11 does not concern me. Comfort and fit are the key factors.
The tread on your shoes won"t help much with slipping on gravel. You have the Ghost now, so find some paths of different surfaces and test them! Test another pair you might have, to understand how they differ.Slippery would be my concern.
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The tread on your shoes won"t help much with slipping on gravel. You have the Ghost now, so find some paths of different surfaces and test them! Test another pair you might have, to understand how they differ.
Again - no one pair of shoes will be perfect for every condition.
I generally use Altras for thru hiking and last year used the Altra Lone Peak on the Primitivo. It was good, but had some slight issues after being wet for extended periods of time. The Olympus is great and has cushion much like a Hoka. This year I will be using the Hoka Challenger. I also love the Speedgoat, but for a Camino, the toe is too restrictive for me. The Challenger has more toe room and a bit more cushion but slightly less stability, which isn’t a huge issue for myself. Any of these will hold up well for at least a full Camino.Looking for a trail runner or trail shoe. The stores all say the one they carry is the best. I have having problems finding a good fit that will last the whole CF The Hoka Speedgoat feels great but the salespeople say they only last about 100 km.The Keen doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
Thank you!I generally use Altras for thru hiking and last year used the Altra Lone Peak on the Primitivo. It was good, but had some slight issues after being wet for extended periods of time. The Olympus is great and has cushion much like a Hoka. This year I will be using the Hoka Challenger. I also love the Speedgoat, but for a Camino, the toe is too restrictive for me. The Challenger has more toe room and a bit more cushion but slightly less stability, which isn’t a huge issue for myself. Any of these will hold up well for at least a full Camino.
My choice INOV8 Great off road shoe, comfortable, flexible, durable, great tread for slippy surfaces. I have used them twice ie two Caminos. They are a great fit for my wide feet, and I like to spread my toes. Water drains out quickly.Looking for a trail runner or trail shoe. The stores all say the one they carry is the best. I have having problems finding a good fit that will last the whole CF The Hoka Speedgoat feels great but the salespeople say they only last about 100 km.The Keen doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
Thank you. Haven't seen thoseMy choice INOV8 Great off road shoe, comfortable, flexible, durable, great tread for slippy surfaces. I have used them twice ie two Caminos. They are a great fit for my wide feet, and I like to spread my toes. Water drains out quickly.
Loved my Lone Peak Altras, and this year am trying another Altra model. I would say they have wide toe boxes , but even so I went to a men’s shoe instead of a women’s just to get even more space.That has been my experience, too. I’ve been walking Caminos for almost 20 years now and had gone from hiking boot to hiking shoe but for about 5 years I got awful corns between my toes. Then last year, I decided to try again. I got lots of good advice here and went with Altras LonePeaks because they were reported to have the widest toe box of any shoe. The no-drop feature was not an issue for me, though it is for some. But the unexpected tremendous benefit was the cushioning. It’s just fabulous. After 1000 km last year on Mozárabe and Vdlp, not one corn and the cushioning meant my feet never ached at all!!! Not even after 40 + km days. Happy Peregrina.
I haven’t had a blister since I ditched my boots for a pair of Merrell walking shoes.DO NOT GET THE KEEEN'S You know they don't fit and you don't like how they feel. I would advise not using that store given their lack of knowledge and the inappropriate focus on the Keen. I would order online, if there are no other stores convenient to you. I can recommend some good online vendors with great return policies. Give me a PM if you want additional info.
Now, Keen makes a good shoe. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Keen as footwear. The problem is that your preferences and needs are seemingly being ignored.
You like the Speedgoat, the Speedgoat is a good shoe and is a great choice for trekking and backpacking for those who like them. The Speedgoat will also work well for Camino. They fit and feel good, and THAT is a most important factor.
Oboz...low cut, non-waterproof, great tread, great padding, dry quickly, breathable, roomy toe box, Had Oboz Sawtooth for walking Italy, Oboz Luna for Portugal. Will be wearing Oboz Luna on the Camino Ingles this Sept. ( I've previously worn Merrill, Keen, Ahnu, Altras.....Oboz has my heart and my feet from now on ! )
Mine, too. My Oboz were amazing. After only 2 weeks to break them in, I walked my first camino without any problems whatsoever (a little tired feet, but come on we're walking 500 miles). No blisters, slips, etc.Oboz...low cut, non-waterproof, great tread, great padding, dry quickly, breathable, roomy toe box, Had Oboz Sawtooth for walking Italy, Oboz Luna for Portugal. Will be wearing Oboz Luna on the Camino Ingles this Sept. ( I've previously worn Merrill, Keen, Ahnu, Altras.....Oboz has my heart and my feet from now on ! )
ThanksI have hiked the Portugués Camino & the Camino Frances with Oboz trailrunners and superfeet inserts. Both times my shoes were a success, No blisters or feet troubles. I also carefully choose my socks & used two sock layers unless my feet got too hot at the end of the day. This shoe worked miracles for me as I have a history with planter fasciitis.
Thanks for replying. I will check them outMine, too. My Oboz were amazing. After only 2 weeks to break them in, I walked my first camino without any problems whatsoever (a little tired feet, but come on we're walking 500 miles). No blisters, slips, etc.
Thank you. Good to knowI went with Oboz for my very first Camino and only had about 2 weeks (at most) to break them in. They were amazing and I did not get one blister or have any problems whatsoever. I was amazed as my travelling buddy had the worst time with her Keen shoes. Her blisters got blisters. Not saying Keen is not a good shoe, it is. However, you have to get what works best for you. BTW, I went with a size up.
Thank you. I will try a pair and seeOboz...low cut, non-waterproof, great tread, great padding, dry quickly, breathable, roomy toe box, Had Oboz Sawtooth for walking Italy, Oboz Luna for Portugal. Will be wearing Oboz Luna on the Camino Ingles this Sept. ( I've previously worn Merrill, Keen, Ahnu, Altras.....Oboz has my heart and my feet from now on ! )
Thank you for the inMy trail runners of choice are ASICS Sonoma 3 Goretex. I’ve walked many thousands of miles in them (most recently, Caminos Portuguese and Catalan, as well as long distance walks in the UK.). Comfortable, long-lasting, lightweight and affordable. No blisters, no bruises, no problems. Key advice: always buy a size larger than your normal fit, to accommodate thicker walking socks, and to allow your feet to swell as you walk.
Thank you. I have always liked Asics as they have great arch supportMy trail runners of choice are ASICS Sonoma 3 Goretex. I’ve walked many thousands of miles in them (most recently, Caminos Portuguese and Catalan, as well as long distance walks in the UK.). Comfortable, long-lasting, lightweight and affordable. No blisters, no bruises, no problems. Key advice: always buy a size larger than your normal fit, to accommodate thicker walking socks, and to allow your feet to swell as you walk.
Haven't heard of those. Thank youI am on my third pair of Scott Supertracs and wear Otter socks when very wet.
Thank youI walked the Camino in 2016 wearing Saucony Peregrine 5's. I had two pairs (and some flip flops), mainly because they aren't waterproof and I wanted a back up pair, so I switched them every day. They are quite light but my hubby carried them (an extra pound) so that was nice.Anyway, they have great traction and fit wide feet so I would recommend them if that suits you. I now have the newer versions, 8's I think?, and they are sturdier so I think I will wear them next time as well. Saucony also makes the same shoes in Gortex but I found them uncomfortable and didn't really want waterproof shoes anyway.
I got Keen's and the sole came off after 150 km. Useless. I bought Grisport and the sole wore off after 100 km and I sloshed around in water. Adidas hiking shoes are hard under foot, otherwise good. Just wore out Lowa boots after 1200 km, they were a wobbly and smelly mess. Best wear and comfort so far, I got out of Meindl A/B boots. It is like having to replace tyres! And different trails demand different kind of footwear and your feet change over time.... I have walked more than 16 caminos and am non the wiser!DO NOT GET THE KEEEN'S You know they don't fit and you don't like how they feel. I would advise not using that store given their lack of knowledge and the inappropriate focus on the Keen. I would order online, if there are no other stores convenient to you. I can recommend some good online vendors with great return policies. Give me a PM if you want additional info.
Now, Keen makes a good shoe. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Keen as footwear. The problem is that your preferences and needs are seemingly being ignored.
You like the Speedgoat, the Speedgoat is a good shoe and is a great choice for trekking and backpacking for those who like them. The Speedgoat will also work well for Camino. They fit and feel good, and THAT is a most important factor.
I wore brooks ghost 9s trail shoes with gorged not one blisterLooking for a trail runner or trail shoe. The stores all say the one they carry is the best. I have having problems finding a good fit that will last the whole CF The Hoka Speedgoat feels great but the salespeople say they only last about 100 km.The Keen doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
I have purchased Merral Aero Womens and are proving to be very good. Great support, very comfortable. Just wearing them in for our Camino start in October.Looking for a trail runner or trail shoe. The stores all say the one they carry is the best. I have having problems finding a good fit that will last the whole CF The Hoka Speedgoat feels great but the salespeople say they only last about 100 km.The Keen doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
Thanks for your informative reply. Yes Me Dave is awesome.
Here if you say Camino, they insist on boots that you would do the AT in, possibly. Great boots but overkill on the Camino.
One of the many things I have learned from the awesome Mr. Dave is that on the Appalachian Trail, trail runners are the overwhelming shoe of choice. That tells me that anyone working in an outdoor store who keeps pushing people to boots for ANY trail is out of sync with the reality on the ground.
Not intending to start a fight with those who love their boots. But for those of us who were new to long distance walking when we started the Camino, if someone tells us boots, we go boots. And that, for many of us, is the wrong choice.
Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 Thru-Hiker Survey - The Trek
Here are the stats for top footwear on the Appalachian Trail in 2018 including preference trail runners & boots, the most popular models, and more.thetrek.co
Buen camino, Laurie (camino walker since 2000, happy trail runner camino walker since 2017 — clearly a slow learner)
In my personal shopping experiences for shoes, I think the sales people are trained to believe boots are better for long hikes .When I have asked, why?One of the many things I have learned from the awesome Mr. Dave is that on the Appalachian Trail, trail runners are the overwhelming shoe of choice. That tells me that anyone working in an outdoor store who keeps pushing people to boots for ANY trail is out of sync with the reality on the ground.
Not intending to start a fight with those who love their boots. But for those of us who were new to long distance walking when we started the Camino, if someone tells us boots, we go boots. And that, for many of us, is the wrong choice.
Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 Thru-Hiker Survey - The Trek
Here are the stats for top footwear on the Appalachian Trail in 2018 including preference trail runners & boots, the most popular models, and more.thetrek.co
Buen camino, Laurie (camino walker since 2000, happy trail runner camino walker since 2017 — clearly a slow learner)
Hi! MN girl here, preparing for my first Camino in September. I'd love more information about the knowledgeable person at Midwestern Mountaineering! Do you remember a name?Last year, like many others, I made the switch from Keen boots to Altra Trail Runners, specifically the Timp. I like the cushioning and I switch out the insole for one by Powerstep which gives me arch and metatarsal support. This is just one of a number of suitable options. Really knowledgable footwear sales people who won't push something on you are rare though I did find a great one at Midwestern Mountaineering in Minneapolis.
Thanks!@edelstein , I am sorry but I not remember a name. My suggestion is to visit more than one store to gather information and perspective. My very best wishes for your preparations and coming Camino!
Looking for a trail runner or trail shoe. The stores all say the one they carry is the best. I have having problems finding a good fit that will last the whole CF The Hoka Speedgoat feels great but the salespeople say they only last about 100 km.The Keen doesn't fit. Any suggestions?
Thank you.I have the Speedgoat 2's and they have lasted me well over 1000 KMs so far and I usually use them as my trail shoe, often in rain.
I did my first Camino just in Asics and plan to do this coming one the same.
I think Hoka Speedgoats would be a fine choice. You will want to wear them in for 50-60 KMs before yous start so your feet are used to them but thy are quite comfy over distance.
The other thing to remember is that your feet will expand, for sure, after a few days so you will likely want a size up.
I had this happen in Scotland with some Hoka Challengers. The shoes were very comfy until my feet expanded and 3 days in there was severe pinching.
Thank you.
I have the Speedgoat 3. I love them. I haven't walked long distances in them but bought them a half size larger.
I also use the ASICS Kahana trail runner.
Thank You for the input.I think you should be great then! One thing I watch out for now (from the Scotland experience) is strong material around the toe box (around the toes). I'm not a big fan of this as I prefer moes toes to expand into material or mesh that is soft instead of restricting, hard material.
The Camino is mostly on roads and paths so, for me, I don't see any need for boots and the like.
Which ankle high Hokas are you using?I have not read what all the other members have said, but I wore anclehigh Hokas on the Invierno in 2018 and loved them. Since then I have used them at home and I also have a pair of Hoka speed goat that I have used for “mountainclimbing” in the sierras around Alfaz del Pi for a couple of years and still love them.
Tor Speed 2 mid.Which ankle high Hokas are you using?
Whatever you get, definitely take an extra insole, or expect to buy one about half way. Makes a huge difference.DO NOT GET THE KEEEN'S You know they don't fit and you don't like how they feel. I would advise not using that store given their lack of knowledge and the inappropriate focus on the Keen. I would order online, if there are no other stores convenient to you. I can recommend some good online vendors with great return policies. Give me a PM if you want additional info.
Now, Keen makes a good shoe. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Keen as footwear. The problem is that your preferences and needs are seemingly being ignored.
You like the Speedgoat, the Speedgoat is a good shoe and is a great choice for trekking and backpacking for those who like them. The Speedgoat will also work well for Camino. They fit and feel good, and THAT is a most important factor.
I love Nike’s so I picked up these: Nike Air Zoom Terra Kiger 5 to try out.... my last Camino I wore Merrell hiking shoes but found them too heavy....my new Nike’s are very light and comfy, they are a trail running shoe
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