The secondary shoes you bring on the camino are almost as important as your hiking shoes.
Walking the camino in sandals.
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.
They are what you switch to when you are done walking for the day and to let your feet breathe.
It is vital for you to evaluate the following factors to avoid discomfort in your feet and to be able to accomplish your 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.
Thankfully by morning they felt better.
Tips before choosing the right shoes for walking the camino.
As the terrain keeps changing and your shoes become exposed to different weather conditions.
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.
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.
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.
People who walk in cheap running shoes find that they fall apart rather quickly.