There are always lots of debates about footwear for the Camino de Santiago.
Boots v Shoes v Trail Runners v Sandals and other options.

I have been trialling a couple of different Trail Runners.
Well, really a trail runner and a trail shoe.

I'm still undecided.
Hopefully, my trial and decision process may help you in selecting footwear.

The ones I show you are:

La Sportiva Ultra Raptor GTX. (size 11 US)
Never heard of them before but the salesperson in the store (a mountain guide) was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Not that lightweight, so I would class it more a hiking shoe than a trail runner.
And gore-tex, which I like.
Feels very supportive.
458 gms / 1 lb 1/8 oz per shoe

Hoka Stinson ATR (size 11 US)
I had to try a Hoka!

Nice wide fitting. Feels very light and spongy though secure.
not gore-tex
329 gms / 11 3/4 ozs per shoe
Feels great so far.

Compared to my current boots.

Salomon X Ultra Mids (size US 10)
Still love them.
Very supportive

but 528 gms / 1 lb 2 3/4 ozs per shoe

👇 TIMESTAMPS (in case you want to skip) 👇

00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Camino Footwear Trial - In Progress - Trail Runners v Boots
01:15 - Boots
03:50 - Trail Runners
06:59 - La Sportiva
09:09 - Personal opinion
10:17 - Outro

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