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Yep, the ones that look weird. Separates the toes and avoids blisters. And then another sock on top. (Oh! And taking off socks/ shoes once or twice during the walk (every time you have a coffee/ meal/ snack)).
I have to agree with the above, the one you have sounds quite dangerous, despite it being from a well known brand.
I had my first hiking sandals last year and was amazed at the grip. You want sandals that work for you, not be a potential hazard.
For me, (1) walking poles (2) vaseline/ talcum powder (3) toe socks! Absolute life savers. And I didn’t get one blister.
Almost everyone used walking poles on the Camino. Being from Australia, I thought it was superfluous at first, but boy did I change my mind pretty quick! I leaned on those...
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