I walked the camino portugese from porto to santiago last october 12 days.
Walking the camino in sandals.
Tips before choosing the right shoes for walking the camino.
They are what you switch to when you are done walking for the day and to let your feet breathe.
As the terrain keeps changing and your shoes become exposed to different weather conditions.
They can be worn around town and for shopping runs once you get settled into the albergue or hotel.
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.
The secondary shoes you bring on the camino are almost as important as your hiking shoes.
Choosing the right shoes for walking the camino de santiago can make a big difference in your camino experience.
Walking the camino you will be perfectly comfortable in a pair of sports trainers but make sure they are of a good sporting brand and are designed for heavy duty walking.
Thankfully by morning they felt better.
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.
I wore keens and by the 6th day for the last few hours the balls of my feet were killing me.
Which of these shoes has the best support and cushion for this kind of walk.