Best hiking shoes for the Camino de Santiago

Iván Vila
Passionate about sports
Posted on 14-06-2024

Do you love to devour kilometers discovering the most beautiful landscapes of the country? Would you like to do the Camino de Santiago with the certainty that you are going to finish it in the best possible way and with the best feelings? If what you are looking for are some sports shoes with which to face your wanderings towards the more than famous Galician city you can not miss the opportunity to get some of the best models for hiking and trail running for the Camino de Santiago. From the RUNNEA editorial team we have updated a list of silhouettes that can fit you well for this major sporting challenge.

As the summertime will soon arrive, ideal for scheduling the different and demanding routes of the Camino de Santiago, in RUNNEA we want you to plan. Test your body doing one of the most famous treks in the world and get the model that best suits your style and, of course, your needs and characteristics as the accomplished and active athlete that you are.

The best hiking shoes to face the Camino de Santiago

If you want to get to Santiago with a smile on your face and your feet intact after a long journey full of all kinds of obstacles and different surfaces, the general recommendation is that you get some of the best hiking shoes -some trail running shoe can also enter into the equation without issue- to do the Camino de Santiago. Comfort, breathability and resistance are some of the features that your shoes must have to get to Santiago without any notable incidents.

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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v8

The New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v8 is one of the most popular trail running shoes on the market and, in this new version, incorporates interesting new features to continue to stand out as an all-terrain shoe, really comfortable for a journey such as the Camino de Santiago.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral, High
  • Running gait: Neutral, Supination
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Low

Brooks Cascadia 17

The Brooks Cascadia 17 is one of the great launches of this year, in which it will be consolidated as one of the best trail running shoes on the market, thanks to its versatility and quality of materials and technologies we can use in some of the many routes that lead us to Santiago.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Low

ASICS Gel Trabuco 12

The ASICS Gel Trabuco 12 is possibly the most iconic model by the Japanese brand. Great for running and hiking in the mountain, and with great comfort and cushioning, they are the perfect combination of support and durability to perform the Camino successfully.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral, High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Medium
  • Weight: 314 gr

New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3

The New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3 offer the highest level of cushioning of the New Balance range, with a high profile and maximalist branding. This new version is updated and enhanced compared to its predecessor.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 4 mm
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 323 gr

Kiprun MT3

The Kiprun MT3 is a shoe manufactured by the French multinational that will allow us to face any mountain adventure, either running or walking as in the case of the Camino de Santiago. The new model combines comfort with durability to provide great versatility in a wide range of terrains.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 310 gr

The North Face Vectiv Exploris 2

The new The North Face Vectiv Exploris 2 shoes come to the market of hiking shoes & walking boots as one of the highest quality models for long excursions in the mountains. We are talking about a model with leather finishes with a great inspiration in their trail running models thanks to the latest generation Vectiv technology. A model of great fit and protection, with maximum grip and proven durability.

Joma Tundra

The Joma Tundra is a trail running shoe that provides a good combination of cushioning and stability for our routes through mountain terrain that is not excessively technical or complicated, making it a great option for our journey through the Camino de Santiago.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 7 mm
  • Pace: Medium

Adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex

The adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex hiking shoes & walking boots are perfect silhouettes for lovers of mountain routes. It is a model that has a structure reminiscent of a running shoe, so cushioning and comfort are one of the most remarkable aspects. It also has excellent grip on all types of surfaces. These hiking shoes & walking boots in their fourth edition have modified their design in order to launch a shoe with a more attractive design, but maintaining the same technology as its predecessor. They have a less pronounced arch and a groove in the central part of the sole, giving these Terrex AX4 a greater flexibility.

Its EVA midsole provides a very pleasant feeling when wearing them. The upper features waterproof Gore-Tex fabric. The upper has been designed with Prime green, or recycled materials that give the model breathability and lightness. The model has a Continental compound sole, a highly adherent material that guarantees safe and stable steps on all types of terrain and in all weather conditions. These shoes will allow you to walk for hours with extra comfort.

La Sportiva Bushido 3

The new La Sportiva Bushido 3 is now available, one of the most outstanding launches of the Italian brand for this season and which, in this new version, retains the essence that has made it so popular, standing out for the quality of its materials and technologies.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 6 mm
  • Pace: Medium

Columbia Konos TRS OutDry

Versatility is one of the main features of the new Columbia Konos TRS OutDry, a shoe designed to offer great comfort and protection in our mountain hikes and which includes advanced technologies and high quality materials.

HOKA Clifton 9 Gore-Tex

The HOKA Clifton 9 Gore-Tex is on the market to bring us great comfort and cushioning, qualities typical of one of the most popular shoes of the brand. This version has a waterproof membrane will protect your feet on the rainiest days of the Camino de Santiago.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 5 mm
  • Pace: Low
  • Weight: 273 gr

Altra Olympus 5

The Altra Olympus 5 is one of the most outstanding trail running shoes of the North American brand. This new version offers interesting innovations in important areas like the midsole and upper to face each day of the Camino.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Pace: Low
  • Weight: 350 gr

Merrell Moab 3

To speak of the Merrell Moab 3 is to speak of a well-made product , hence the fame and success of the brand in the mountain and trekking segments. We have before us a very resistant shoe, suitable to with stand one hike after another. The incorporation of Merrell Air Cushion technology absorbs impacts and provides stability that together with the Super Rebound Compound technology offers lasting shock absorption in the heel. Merrell opts for a safe valor in the outsole, adding Vibram TC5+ rubber that provides great grip and adherence. Part of its materials are recycled, so in addition to a great product, this is a shoe that is committed to sustainability.

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 is one of the latest novelties of the American multinational, a model that enjoys great popularity and thanks to its comfort and versatility we can use it on the tracks and trails that make up the Camino de Santiago.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 9,5
  • Pace: Low

Salomon X Ultra 4 Gore-Tex

Of course, occupying positions of privilege and in the ranking of the most outstanding we find the best-selling Salomon X Ultra 4 Gore-Tex. The latest version of this hiking shoe from Salomon comes with important changes, such as a new chassis and a considerable improvement in fit and adaptability to the athlete's foot. What is non-negotiable in these X Ultra 4 Gore-Tex: stability, protection, grip and waterproofing. In addition, it is not exempt from offering the necessary agility to enjoy freedom of movement on any surface .

Salomon XA PRO 3D V9

The Salomon XA PRO 3D V9 is a shoe which is ideal for more demanding routes. It is one of the most versatile and all-terrain models that Annecy has released.

Saucony Xodus Ultra 2

The Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 is the quintessential long-distance trail running shoe from the American brand, presented here with an updated design that stands out for its cushioning and comfort, both essential aspects for demanding routes like the Camino de Santiago.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 6 mm
  • Pace: Low
  • Weight: 272 gr

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