I wore keens and by the 6th day for the last few hours the balls of my feet were killing me.
Walking the camino in sandals.
The secondary shoes you bring on the camino are almost as important as your hiking shoes.
It s important to have the right footwear for your level of hiking more so if you are going on a walking holiday or a long distance walk like the camino de santiago and the best backpack and waterproofs different styles are more suitable for different levels than others.
People who walk in cheap running shoes find that they fall apart rather quickly.
Choosing the right shoes for walking the camino de santiago can make a big difference in your camino experience.
It is vital for you to evaluate the following factors to avoid discomfort in your feet and to be able to accomplish your camino.
As the terrain keeps changing and your shoes become exposed to different weather conditions.
They are what you switch to when you are done walking for the day and to let your feet breathe.
Tips before choosing the right shoes for walking the camino.
Of course all of those on the list are designed to be so but some have extra precautions such as specially designed tongues so check them carefully for the best.
Even in the glorious environs of northern spain where you will be walking the camino de santiago you will encounter rain and wet ground so you need your shoes to be waterproof.
Which of these shoes has the best support and cushion for this kind of walk.
I walked the camino portugese from porto to santiago last october 12 days.