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From my experience, it is difficult to recommend a specific shoe to an individual. I used a mid cut boot for Pamplona to Santiago, as I was travelling in winter. I was warm and dry, even in deep snow. I would have used a low cut boot or trail running shoe if it was summer.
For those having...
I walked the CF route from Pamplona, starting in January 2018 and finishing late February. I encountered sunshine, heavy snow and torrential rain ( towards the end). I was well equipped, and not too cold as I am from western Canada, but the heavy snow did make for an interesting several days...
I am currently on the Camino and started in Pamplona. I use an emergency bivy bag and a liner ( it ads warmth and feels nicer) the combination is under 300grams. The bivy sac is 155 grams. Individually they pack smaller than a pop can, but I use a stuff sack.
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