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PatriciaE reacted to Madis's post in the thread Revised Spring gear packing list (after VdlP) with
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I just finished the VdlP from Seville to Santiago in 28 days. I was travelling light. I did do 10-14km walks at home daily for about 8 months to prepare (multiple smaller walks in Winter time instead of 1 longer one). My original packing list did... -
PatriciaE reacted to GaryRobArms's post in the thread Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte with
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I’m 13 days into the Camino del Norte from Irun, currently in Santillo del Mar. There were mud patches on the forest trail portions, esp before Bilbao, but most of it was dry. I had to do some edging around and leaping at some spots. I’m wearing... -
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We finished Irun to SanSabastian today the weather was lovely and no mud. Did give thanks that it was not raining. 3 of us walked in Altra’s, Hoka’s and Brooks and had no problem
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PatriciaE reacted to BeatriceKarjalainen's post in the thread Hiking Sandals only? with Love - Red heart.
I have walked all my caminos in only Teva Tirra. I wear toe socks as base layer and Smartwool socks on top. I have had no problems with blister nor bumping into stones. I prefer open toe sandals as I can get the pebbles out and when walking...
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I go through this process to decide which clothes/layers I need: What to wear on a nice fresh day to walk - imagine 15C and clear. For me, this is a merino tank top (sleeveless) with a synthetic overshirt as sun protection. I wear these 2 items...
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Yay, ECCO fan! I live in Coimbra, Portugal and this, my first winter, I stepped outside apartment, looked at the glistening wet pavement, looked down at my ECCOs and thought, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained!" Actually, I think I was paralyzed...
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I wore Keens Newport H2 last year from Gibraltar to Muxía, abt 900+ miles. I wouldn’t even consider trail runners again.
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Usually not necessary, as @chinacat said, if the straps are adjustable and long enough they should adjust to fit any swelling, and if you choose open toe sandals you won't have the problem of your toes hitting the end of the shoes.
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Another sandalista here. I have walked in (and eventually worn through the soles) three different Keens styles - Newport, Venice and Whisper. All worked fine, but Newport is my favourite due to them fitting my wide feet best. The Whispers had...
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I have the feeling that you, trecile, have ‘Camino Chic‘ as standard 😉 eg those merino dresses and your sleeping arrangements. @Lucyev If trecile wears them, I wouldn’t give it a second thought! 😉 PS Wish I could remember who posted ‘Chanel No...
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