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I was a novice walker and not that fit, but I strongly suggest the boots. I actually brought both boots and athletic sandles. Days I walked in the sandles my joints suffered. Days I wore the boots I rarely felt any joint pain. I hardly felt the weight of the boots when I tied them to my bag...
Colleen,
I am not sure if this is too late to help but if you are in NYC, there are two great sporting goods stores not too far away in Jersey. They are right next to each other on rt. 17. One is called Campmour and the other is an Eastern Mountain Sports.
I walked the Camino with a friend...
I know the idea is to live as simply as possible. However, if it is a necessity to purchase clothes, are plus sized women's clothes difficult to find in Spain?
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