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Here's my sox 'n sandals pic from a muddy day on the Norte. Later on this same day I found a foot washing spigot near the beach and gave them a quick rinse. -
Thank you all. My Keen Whispers arrived yesterday, and…….. I think I’m in love! I ordered a half size up and they feel great. I just have to get past their , ahem, ugliness now, and an inbuilt girly aversion to socks with sandals! I will try...
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I wear Tevas (old, light models without much padding ect.) plus wool socks. It is totally possible to only walk in sandals. But you should know what you're doing (weather risks, difficult terrain, how strong are your ankles...? ect), so go for...
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Thank you so much for all your replies! Sandals only certainly seems doable. I have a pair of Keen Whispers arriving this week, so will try them out. I have an old comfy pair of Hokas so could possibly take them and bin them en route if the...
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Yes, I'm also in the sandalista club (see avatar picture). Like Trecile, when necessary I wear waterproof sock when it is cold or wet (not usually when it is warm and wet). I've even worn the sandals in snow, and they were fine. In water or...
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Granted I have never done a cold weather cold weather Camino, but I have walked in heavy rain, and sandals are great for this. I didn't have them for my first all sandal Camino, but I now carry waterproof socks for really wet days.
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I'm another "sandalista." I've walked my last few Caminos, including the more "rugged" San Salvador exclusively in open toe hiking sandals. Like @BeatriceKarjalainen I find it easy to remove the occasional small stone without having to take off...
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PatriciaE reacted to mattythedog's post in the thread Salinas on the Camino Norte - when was route changed? with
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I walked it last fall using Wise Pilgrim. It was off the mark in numerous areas, so I started using Buen Camino in addition. It was generally more in accordance with the main trails, but not always. Sometimes both apps were off the mark due to... -
PatriciaE reacted to Dave's post in the thread Salinas on the Camino Norte - when was route changed? with
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Incidentally, if you have the time, I recommend a variant from Salinas! https://davewhitson.com/index.php/2023/09/03/three-variants-worth-considering-on-the-camino-del-norte-near-aviles-and-luarca/ -
PatriciaE replied to the thread Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt.Thank you, Laurie! Hoping these plans still work in 2024!
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