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  1. William Novak

    My Weird Feet

    I had the same problem with my toes doing the Camino a couple of times. Think it was because I spend so much time in Birkenstock’s prior to trekking.. I just could not adapt to a typical trekking shoe. I now exclusively use Chaco’s and waterproof socks whether they are gore-Tex, neoprene...
  2. William Novak

    Would like thoughts of veteran pilgrims.

    I must say I had a similar experience to Domigee. Having walked in October 2017 enjoying just about every moment I returned in May 2018. This experience was very different. Besides the awful weather, I just got the sense everyone was in a mass race. Not uncommon for albergue to empty at 5 am and...
  3. William Novak

    Hiking Sandals: One Site's Overview

    Having just returned from my second Camino trip, I swear by hiking in sandals. My sandals of choice are Chaco’s. Great traction sole, very few friction points with soft strapping. They can be worn loose without issues. A couple of things to be conscious of, quality socks should be worn, (I use...
  4. William Novak

    Great experience

    Still loving the experience. It was in October 2016 I was in Los Aircos for ten days working with the FIM International Six Day Enduro event (off road motorcycle race). I see these people hiking a trail. What is this? My first exposure. “I’ll be back”. Fast forward to Oct. 2017. Stepped off...

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