ive been walking barefoot in day to day life for over a year now, excited to do the camino in barefoot shoes this summer! they've been a life changer :)
Advices helps but really only way to be sure what suits you best is testing in all conditions like rain, uphill-downhil, hot or cold depending in what time of year are you going and not only for shoes but other equipment like clothing, backpacks, etc
Having walked the Camino Frances in 2015 I can say the advice and instruction that Ricky gives in his videos is spot on. Don’t out think it. Watch the videos, take his advice and let the Camino unfold before you. Buen Camino!
“Let the Camino guide you”. And “do the basic prep(shoes and backpack)” are the only tips I consider valid… thanks Norman for the comment, hope to see you on the Camino soon
Hi there Ricky/Richard, I love your videos… they are very interesting, informative and really bring out your fun-loving personality. I’m planning to do the Camino Frances from SJPP around the same time as you - leaving Mar30/31but starting slow & planning several rest days early on. I look forward to potentially meeting you if our paths cross! Buen camino! Vin from San Francisco.
Vin! Thanks a lot, I m happy that It can be of some use. One month left only, it will pass so quickly! If you see me around or if you need some help, dont hestitate to contact!!! Sending you hugs and see you soon
Ricky, sending you a big “hug” from Australia. You are spot on with your shoe summary IMHO, Altra trail shoes seem to suit me, but personal comfort is factored in with all the essential information you have given. Loving your channel, cheers
Sending you back even bigger hug! I heard a lot of altra shoes especially that they are zero drop and it hepls with ancle mobility. Thaks for the feedback and hope you are doing fine! Cheers
I will make my first Caminho on september and choose the boots with high cut, I have trouble finding the Merino sockets in my country hope to fimnd something equivalent. I am really enjoying your videos, they are helping me a lot to be excited for the adventure! Thanks, mate!
Hi Silvio! To be honest all those detail and gear can only make your journey more comfortable but they are not essential so don't worry if you can't get them! Enjoy your Camino and maybe see you on the wag
This year I purchased and walked 1000km in hoka sandals… it’s true that my feet didn’t sweat but the stones on the path decided to jump into my choose all the time! It was pretty annoying…
Haha i love your enthousiasm! Thanks for this vid. I am going to walk the camino next year and actually bought the wrong shoes, very rigid high boots who are also to small. I am going to buy trailrunning shoes
Thanks for a good informative video, I appreciate it. One thing though, I didn’t quite get the name of the Nike trail runners - is it perhaps Nike pegasus? And if so, what exact model? Thanks once again
Hello! I've been watching a few of your videos - they are super helpful! We've been dreaming of doing Camino for years now, and are finally at a point where we might get to actually go! I have a couple questions if you don't mind: 1. How difficult is it to get by speaking only English? We are Canadian and know basic French-Canadian, but I don't know if that would even help much in France. 2. One of the people in our group has a severe allergy to peanuts - what's the food situation like on Camino? Are there grocers/shops to just buy food in the towns vs. trying to communicate an allergy in restaurants/cafes? 3. Are the Caminos fairly safe for female travellers - along the trail, or in albergues? Have you seen/heard of any issues? Recommendations? Maybe you've already addressed these in other videos and I just haven't watched them yet! Appreciate any wisdom you could share :) Thank you!!
Hi! how are you? thanks for contacting ! The language barrier is not an issue, as most of people are able to comunicate( maybe not fluently but enough to go around). Regarding the Food allergy, there are plenty of shops that you can supply in food you prefare and many bars in restaurants have menu cards with allergy indicators. But you can always get the food in supermarket for one or two days. ( btw, the Santiago's cake is 100% almond, be careful...) and the safety, you would be surprised how many single woman is walking the camino... It's a safe environment! hope I could share some info, for more, please see the specific videos! hope you will have an amazing journey, hugs
Thank you Ricky ! Question: I have been told a great option is treck sandals for the Camino during summer when it could get very hot. They are suppose to solid, light, and great to prevent feet problems. What do you think ? Luke
I think that thanks to science and new technologies, the optimum shoes for long walking with backpack are TRAIL RUNNERS. if you can get yourself any which are sandals, but with this thick sole, it would be great for summer season. Trekking sandals are good but the sole is sometimes hard and it could affect you long walks. It's a personal choice. hope it helps, hugs
@@yolcl6hi, have you done your camino? I've heard/ read that some also use trek sandals (like Teva) part time, esp if in the summer. They alternate the shoes & sandals to let their feet rest.
@@kitty_s23456 Hi ! Yes I did a portion of the Camino, as planned. And thanks to Ricky, I had treck sandals sometimes, and trail runner shoes other time. It went very well; no feet problems 😊
Hi Jim! The important thing is that your feet will be swallen after few days of long walks. Second thing is the downhill, as if the shoes are to tight you will loose the nails from your toes... thanks for the feedback! When are you starting?
Hi Ricky. Thank you for the video. I am doing the Primitivo from Oviedo starting in October, so maybe be rain and low temperatures. I run with minimalistic shoes. Should I go for minimalistic Goretex shoes? Goretex boots? Or normal minimalistic and change the socks when they get very wet?
Hakuna Matata! How are you? Primitivo in October will be rainy and chilly, geographically speaking, as I’m not a weather man ;) and considering steep downhills you will need some extra protection… I did a video about Vivobarefoot tracker shoes, checking them on Apalation trail. It is a Minimalistic gem, but if you find any fast drying alternative it doesn’t have to be waterproof. Next camino I’m planing probably will be barefoot ;)
Ricky...What is the name/model of the Nike trail shoe that you have? Is that the Wildhorse 7? Or something different? They look good! Please let me know. Thanks!
Adam, how are you, they are Nike trail goretex…already did around 2000k and they still in one piece! The soul is a bit worn off but- nothing last forever ;)
Hey Ricky! I'll have my first Camino in 3 weeks, and, due to many ppl being there and coming from different backgrounds, it will be very short. It's just a week, on the final part of the French trail (I know, reeeeally bad way of organizing and living the Camino, but I couldn't say no to the organizer). We'll go from Sarria to Santiago. I usually hike on mountain trails so I have a very good pair of Hiking boots (Dolomite) that have already lasted 2 yrs and still are in amazing conditions. Which shoes would you advise me to bring and wear? Thanks to anyone who will help me and especially to you Ricky for your AMAZING videos!! ❤️🏕️
Abby! Sorry for the late answer, I’ve just finished the Salt Satyagraha in India and I’m in some remote place right now… the Sarria santiago is not a demanding hike, rather a walk in the nature with the various type of ground, form the sand to asphalt, and the rocky straight road. It’s made for all ages and there are only few stepper hills to climb. If you feel comfortable with your hiking boots, use them, however there is no need for the heavy gear in this Path. The most important that you have already trusted shoes and you are correctly taking care of the feet(drying them after hot sweaty days of waking and if rushes or blister are to be seen, apply the Vaseline ASAP ;) enjoy your amazing trip , hugs
@@caminotellers thank you Ricky! ❤️ Your advice was useful and I enjoyed my first experience in Galicia so so much! I will definitely do it again, Buen Camino🥰❣️
I’m walking the Sarria to Santiago in feb for first time , I’m reasonably bit, I’ve got plates and pins in one ankles from an old football injury, would you recommend boots or shoes?
Hi Mr :) how are you? Sarria santiago is fairly easy walk so it does not require boots like when climbing the Everest, and considering the long ours of walk I would definitely go for more soft option , like train runners. But this is one thinking that I would reconsider: seeing the foot specialist doctor to make you special soles if necessary or/and use these new shoes for some time before walking! It will give a confidence of how and where to step! See you on the Way ;)
Thanks for the tips! I have been braking in a pair of waterproof low cut Quecha hikers rated for multi-days. (I had an old pair of same size 44.) With a sock liner and wool sock it feels snug yet I can still spread my toes. No case of blisters since. More breaking in will just be right and comfortable just like the old pair.
Breaking in is a must especially for hiking shoes! My friend walked 700km this season in Quechua shoes and didn’t had even a blister( funny thing is he lost his hiking socks, so he used the ones from his suit- still no blisters found!) 😂😂😂
Thinking of doing Camino French way starting in Pamplona in mid to late may. I have a real decent pair of cross country running trainers and was thinking about doing it in them. On a scale of 1 to 10 how bad of an idea could this be😅
I was hoping you were going to cover hiking sandals, like Teva's for example. I know someone who has done two Camino's in these type of sandals. I decided to buy a pair and I have been training with them and they are nice! I am also bringing a pair of trail runners for bad terrain days, but I plan to do most of the hike with the Teva hiking sandals. Thoughts? Thanks!
Hi Mark! I know people who do their camino in crocs, and they enjoy it, the same as the teva sandals, that are common too. I could not include all of the models, but rather divided it into types of shoes. I'm sure you will be fine, especially as you are already training with them. Buen camino
Take off your shoes and socks when you take a break. Your feet will cool down. Your shoes will dry out etc. No blisters for me as this is what I did. My feet loved me everytime. My husband had awfull blisters...eventually he took my advice. Also a light pair of sandals is a good idea to give your feet a break. Relax, it's a good walk not a hike. (mostly)
One size bigger as the feet will swollen after first kilometers. The second reason is that every time you go downhill you won't smash your toes into the shoes, which can by deadly if the stage is long and steep! The rubbing is not as present as the shoes is well fitted in the midsole. This is what people from the profesional shop explained me few times and I have double checked it in Caminos :)
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Very informative. Thank you. Hiking & spending time in nature or / and with God is amazing
Absolutely!
ive been walking barefoot in day to day life for over a year now, excited to do the camino in barefoot shoes this summer! they've been a life changer :)
Enjoy the experience!! 😉
Fantastic storytelling!! You will be a RUclips superstar. Thanks from Seattle WA USA. Buen camino.
You are my superstar, full of kindness! Thanks for a feedback, buen camino
Advices helps but really only way to be sure what suits you best is testing in all conditions like rain, uphill-downhil, hot or cold depending in what time of year are you going and not only for shoes but other equipment like clothing, backpacks, etc
True story! And what can be good for many might not be good for others- check all yourself!
Having walked the Camino Frances in 2015 I can say the advice and instruction that Ricky gives in his videos is spot on. Don’t out think it. Watch the videos, take his advice and let the Camino unfold before you. Buen Camino!
“Let the Camino guide you”. And “do the basic prep(shoes and backpack)” are the only tips I consider valid… thanks Norman for the comment, hope to see you on the Camino soon
Thankyou so much.This is extremely helpful!
Hi there Ricky/Richard,
I love your videos… they are very interesting, informative and really bring out your fun-loving personality. I’m planning to do the Camino Frances from SJPP around the same time as you - leaving Mar30/31but starting slow & planning several rest days early on. I look forward to potentially meeting you if our paths cross!
Buen camino!
Vin from San Francisco.
Vin! Thanks a lot, I m happy that It can be of some use. One month left only, it will pass so quickly! If you see me around or if you need some help, dont hestitate to contact!!! Sending you hugs and see you soon
My friend Camino Camarata Chris and I are leaving from SJPP on March 30th. See you there, and Buen Camino!
super informative and fun! Thanks!
Ricky, sending you a big “hug” from Australia.
You are spot on with your shoe summary IMHO, Altra trail shoes seem to suit me, but personal comfort is factored in with all the essential information you have given.
Loving your channel, cheers
Sending you back even bigger hug! I heard a lot of altra shoes especially that they are zero drop and it hepls with ancle mobility. Thaks for the feedback and hope you are doing fine! Cheers
I will make my first Caminho on september and choose the boots with high cut, I have trouble finding the Merino sockets in my country hope to fimnd something equivalent. I am really enjoying your videos, they are helping me a lot to be excited for the adventure! Thanks, mate!
Hi Silvio! To be honest all those detail and gear can only make your journey more comfortable but they are not essential so don't worry if you can't get them! Enjoy your Camino and maybe see you on the wag
@@caminotellers thanks! I will go with the flow ;) and if we met let me get you a nice cup of coffee (or wine)
@@SilvioCM let it be so! Hugs
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Saludos hermano desde méxico el 01 de marzo llego a Madrid con mi esposa para iniciar el camino portugués mi 3 camino
Saludos Daniel! Ya no queda nada :) que emoción!
What about hiking sandals? I have hiked and walked a long way in my Ecco hiking sandals with great comfort and stability.
This year I purchased and walked 1000km in hoka sandals… it’s true that my feet didn’t sweat but the stones on the path decided to jump into my choose all the time! It was pretty annoying…
I love your videos 🥰
Thanks for sharing your experience 😊 very helpful information and you are a great presenter 😀
Thanks Lina! 💚💚 see you on the Camino
Haha i love your enthousiasm! Thanks for this vid. I am going to walk the camino next year and actually bought the wrong shoes, very rigid high boots who are also to small. I am going to buy trailrunning shoes
it's good you are preparing way ahead, really wise! which camino will you walk?
@@caminotellers Camino frances but i think i will start in Vezelay
I love your videos. Thanks for the interesting content.
and i love you too ! :) thank you so much
Thanks for a good informative video, I appreciate it. One thing though, I didn’t quite get the name of the Nike trail runners - is it perhaps Nike pegasus? And if so, what exact model? Thanks once again
These are called Pegasus! It’s a good pair of shoes! Hugs
One size bigger might be a problem since I already wear an 11 1/2 or 12. Ugh. Thanks for the great videos and advice. I'm still looking at 2025
With you’re feet you could walk twice fast ;) hope to see you on 2025 or even sooner , hugs 🤗
Thanks
Thank you ❤️
Super video !!!
Thanks Annie :) hugs
Hello!
I've been watching a few of your videos - they are super helpful! We've been dreaming of doing Camino for years now, and are finally at a point where we might get to actually go! I have a couple questions if you don't mind:
1. How difficult is it to get by speaking only English? We are Canadian and know basic French-Canadian, but I don't know if that would even help much in France.
2. One of the people in our group has a severe allergy to peanuts - what's the food situation like on Camino? Are there grocers/shops to just buy food in the towns vs. trying to communicate an allergy in restaurants/cafes?
3. Are the Caminos fairly safe for female travellers - along the trail, or in albergues? Have you seen/heard of any issues? Recommendations?
Maybe you've already addressed these in other videos and I just haven't watched them yet! Appreciate any wisdom you could share :) Thank you!!
Hi! how are you? thanks for contacting ! The language barrier is not an issue, as most of people are able to comunicate( maybe not fluently but enough to go around). Regarding the Food allergy, there are plenty of shops that you can supply in food you prefare and many bars in restaurants have menu cards with allergy indicators. But you can always get the food in supermarket for one or two days. ( btw, the Santiago's cake is 100% almond, be careful...) and the safety, you would be surprised how many single woman is walking the camino... It's a safe environment!
hope I could share some info, for more, please see the specific videos!
hope you will have an amazing journey, hugs
Thank you Ricky !
Question: I have been told a great option is treck sandals for the Camino during summer when it could get very hot. They are suppose to solid, light, and great to prevent feet problems. What do you think ?
Luke
I think that thanks to science and new technologies, the optimum shoes for long walking with backpack are TRAIL RUNNERS. if you can get yourself any which are sandals, but with this thick sole, it would be great for summer season. Trekking sandals are good but the sole is sometimes hard and it could affect you long walks. It's a personal choice. hope it helps, hugs
Thank you so much ! Your videos, useful and funny, are great. 👍👏🙋♂️
@@yolcl6hi, have you done your camino? I've heard/ read that some also use trek sandals (like Teva) part time, esp if in the summer. They alternate the shoes & sandals to let their feet rest.
@@kitty_s23456 Hi ! Yes I did a portion of the Camino, as planned. And thanks to Ricky, I had treck sandals sometimes, and trail runner shoes other time. It went very well; no feet problems 😊
@@yolcl6 thnx for the info. Congrats & buen camino!
Sorry I didn't quite understand, why do you suggest getting shoes one size bigger? Great videos by the way, subbed.
Hi Jim! The important thing is that your feet will be swallen after few days of long walks. Second thing is the downhill, as if the shoes are to tight you will loose the nails from your toes... thanks for the feedback! When are you starting?
@@caminotellers thank you so much for getting back to me. Mid September - October from the France route.
@@MrZerolix that's an amazing time to do it! Maybe I'll see you on the way, hugs
I love your videos too
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and i love you too! you are so generous
Hi Ricky. Thank you for the video. I am doing the Primitivo from Oviedo starting in October, so maybe be rain and low temperatures. I run with minimalistic shoes. Should I go for minimalistic Goretex shoes? Goretex boots? Or normal minimalistic and change the socks when they get very wet?
Hakuna Matata! How are you? Primitivo in October will be rainy and chilly, geographically speaking, as I’m not a weather man ;) and considering steep downhills you will need some extra protection… I did a video about Vivobarefoot tracker shoes, checking them on Apalation trail. It is a Minimalistic gem, but if you find any fast drying alternative it doesn’t have to be waterproof. Next camino I’m planing probably will be barefoot ;)
Hola, que paso con los vivobarefoot??
Los Vivobarefoot are till today my best walking shoes if not carrying heavy backpack… actually I would love to walk camino barefoot 🦶…
Ricky...What is the name/model of the Nike trail shoe that you have? Is that the Wildhorse 7? Or something different? They look good! Please let me know. Thanks!
Adam, how are you, they are Nike trail goretex…already did around 2000k and they still in one piece! The soul is a bit worn off but- nothing last forever ;)
Hey Ricky! I'll have my first Camino in 3 weeks, and, due to many ppl being there and coming from different backgrounds, it will be very short. It's just a week, on the final part of the French trail (I know, reeeeally bad way of organizing and living the Camino, but I couldn't say no to the organizer). We'll go from Sarria to Santiago. I usually hike on mountain trails so I have a very good pair of Hiking boots (Dolomite) that have already lasted 2 yrs and still are in amazing conditions. Which shoes would you advise me to bring and wear? Thanks to anyone who will help me and especially to you Ricky for your AMAZING videos!! ❤️🏕️
Abby! Sorry for the late answer, I’ve just finished the Salt Satyagraha in India and I’m in some remote place right now… the Sarria santiago is not a demanding hike, rather a walk in the nature with the various type of ground, form the sand to asphalt, and the rocky straight road. It’s made for all ages and there are only few stepper hills to climb. If you feel comfortable with your hiking boots, use them, however there is no need for the heavy gear in this Path. The most important that you have already trusted shoes and you are correctly taking care of the feet(drying them after hot sweaty days of waking and if rushes or blister are to be seen, apply the Vaseline ASAP ;) enjoy your amazing trip , hugs
@@caminotellers thank you Ricky! ❤️ Your advice was useful and I enjoyed my first experience in Galicia so so much! I will definitely do it again, Buen Camino🥰❣️
I’m walking the Sarria to Santiago in feb for first time , I’m reasonably bit, I’ve got plates and pins in one ankles from an old football injury, would you recommend boots or shoes?
Hi Mr :) how are you? Sarria santiago is fairly easy walk so it does not require boots like when climbing the Everest, and considering the long ours of walk I would definitely go for more soft option , like train runners.
But this is one thinking that I would reconsider: seeing the foot specialist doctor to make you special soles if necessary or/and use these new shoes for some time before walking! It will give a confidence of how and where to step! See you on the Way ;)
Thanks for the tips! I have been braking in a pair of waterproof low cut Quecha hikers rated for multi-days. (I had an old pair of same size 44.) With a sock liner and wool sock it feels snug yet I can still spread my toes. No case of blisters since. More breaking in will just be right and comfortable just like the old pair.
Breaking in is a must especially for hiking shoes! My friend walked 700km this season in Quechua shoes and didn’t had even a blister( funny thing is he lost his hiking socks, so he used the ones from his suit- still no blisters found!) 😂😂😂
I am curious about trying those.
@@nancydinucci6834 Quechua is a DECATHLON brand - hiking shoes, backpacks,tents, etc.
Best Camino watching out there wish I could understand the Spanish clips you're some craic
Thanks a mil! There are many english vid on the channel you might enjoy and many other to come! Big hugs
@@caminotellers I've watched all English language vids all brilliant and I'll watch any new ones
@@johnmcdonald4694 i dont want it sound like a clickbait but next saturday there is a big anuncment vid... I m already excited :) have a great sunday
hi Ricky! what's the brand of your hiking boots that last for ages?
These are Haix, german brand! Literally forever. :) hugs
Thinking of doing Camino French way starting in Pamplona in mid to late may. I have a real decent pair of cross country running trainers and was thinking about doing it in them. On a scale of 1 to 10 how bad of an idea could this be😅
If they have enough coughing, you should be more then fine!!!!
@@caminotellers Thanks for the reply think I'll go with them 👍
I was hoping you were going to cover hiking sandals, like Teva's for example. I know someone who has done two Camino's in these type of sandals. I decided to buy a pair and I have been training with them and they are nice! I am also bringing a pair of trail runners for bad terrain days, but I plan to do most of the hike with the Teva hiking sandals. Thoughts? Thanks!
Hi Mark! I know people who do their camino in crocs, and they enjoy it, the same as the teva sandals, that are common too. I could not include all of the models, but rather divided it into types of shoes. I'm sure you will be fine, especially as you are already training with them. Buen camino
@@caminotellers I am really enjoying your channel. Thanks for all the info
@@markc8401 thanks! 🙏🤗
I did the all Francés with Teva + merinos socks in autumn and I loved it. I will wear the same for the Norte this fall
@@anniedesbiens7319 thanks for that valuable information :)
Best shoe when you have a cold is the ah-CHOO! 😅
Ahaahhaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I would love to see a pair of shoes as worn by the medieval camino pilgrims. I suspect they would be most like the 'barefoot' shoes.
It could be some unforgettable Camino when walking barefoot… this year I met a girl who walked in the high heels with hiking soles… what a passion!
Hugs
Take off your shoes and socks when you take a break. Your feet will cool down. Your shoes will dry out etc. No blisters for me as this is what I did. My feet loved me everytime. My husband had awfull blisters...eventually he took my advice. Also a light pair of sandals is a good idea to give your feet a break. Relax, it's a good walk not a hike. (mostly)
It’s a good walk not hike… amen! 💚
You gave it backward 60% right bigger, 20% left bigger
All depends if the person is facing you or not… ;) sometimes Google is a bucket of many ideas!
Why one size bigger,would that increase rubbing from ill fitment?
One size bigger as the feet will swollen after first kilometers. The second reason is that every time you go downhill you won't smash your toes into the shoes, which can by deadly if the stage is long and steep! The rubbing is not as present as the shoes is well fitted in the midsole. This is what people from the profesional shop explained me few times and I have double checked it in Caminos :)
O rather I check what happen if I'm not following their advices :)
@@caminotellers makes sense. Thank you.
@@cyrus2728 🙏🥸
We love science and apologize to God gesture 😅
Just wear slippers....
:)))