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  1. Leemac40

    Is it possible to order from Decathlon for delivery to an albergue?

    I had walking poles delivered to my Hostel in Bayonne this year, all worked out perfectly 👍 also stayed in casa Laura last year, fantastic wee place with lovely, generous hosts! Bom Camino
  2. Leemac40

    Lizard shoes

    My life would be much simpler and financially stable if I had that self control 🤣
  3. Leemac40

    Lizard shoes

    They feel like Beaufort trainers but unexpectedly comfortable....early days though!
  4. Leemac40

    Lizard shoes

    Bayonne to Burgos, leave on 1st September so another 2 weeks of different terrain in the wilds of Scotland should help me decide! 👍
  5. Leemac40

    Lizard shoes

    Having been deep in the struggles of finding footwear that doesn't pinch, isn't too roomy, doesn't have random pieces of material which dogs into my foot etc I came across Lizard walking shoes and sandals. It's an Italian company and the model I purchased, Ibrido 2 appear to be a strong...
  6. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    Thanks for your detailed reply, I'm reading it with uncontained excitement at the thought of the adventure to come! Definitely had issues with wrong shoes! Am obsessing about it as previously the shoes I have worn have been very comfortable whilst walking at home where the temperature is much...
  7. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    That's great, the YouTube video I watched showed people getting lost, have downloaded maps on wikiloc with the hope that they are easy enough to use! Feel reassured 👍
  8. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    So excited, especially after watching YouTube videos, just hoping I can avoid getting too lost or I may actually live out the Goldilocks story!
  9. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    My worry about the altras is the amount my foot moves around, I have the boots but feel their isn't enough give in the length! The meindl are a bit hard, I also have some walking sandals as an option! I'm the Goldilocks of footwear 🥴
  10. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    My plan is Olague at the moment 👍 obviously things change though!
  11. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    That's great, my french/Spanish is deplorable and I have a strong Scottish accent so that will be an interesting experience haha at least I have time to prepare a script, thanks for all your advice 👍
  12. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    Ah I see, should I phone ahead for each albergue? This is my first time walking without pre booking, getting braver with age! It's the Saturday I hope to arrive there so good to know about bar/restaurant but will bring supplies to be safe since there's a supermarket at the border.
  13. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    I'm hoping to walk to the Monastery at Urdax on the first day if possible so good to know there is food available there, will stock up on emergency snacks...bread, bread, bread 😆 then follow your sections to Pamplona. Will check the cafe out and hope for open shops along the way!
  14. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    Thanks Pelerina, I did follow your walk, I have walked the Primitivo which I imagine is also a lot busier 🤔 are there days where I will not find anywhere to buy food? I've been studying buen Camino to try and suss out what amenities there are along the way and it looks like the latter stages...
  15. Leemac40

    Baztan advice

    Hi there, I'm starting my two week Camino in Bayonne in a couple of weeks walking the Baztan then on to Burgos. In over thinking mode now with regards to footwear! On my previous Camino's I have been blighted by blisters and am trying to find footwear which is appropriate and comfortable...
  16. Leemac40

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions

    Yes I agree, they do loosen off after a while though I still feel pressure/rubbing on the outside sole of my feet after extended wear! It's unfortunate as they're amazing otherwise, as someone stated previously if they could make a hybrid of Hoka and Altra I would be first in line!
  17. Leemac40

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions

    Thanks to various comments on this forum I have recently purchased my first pair of Altras, absolute game changer! Why don't all shoes come in the shape of a foot?!? Seems far too sensible! Have been wearing them (lone peak all weather) every day for 2 weeks, approximately 10miles per day...
  18. Leemac40

    sock cleaning

    Agree 100% I use vaseline and have never had a bigproblem but the glue from competed is a challenge..... although we all clearly like a challeng here so bring it on!!!

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