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Love the Chinese shops, in Albox where we lived in the South, we had 3 around the town and local pueblos, Arboleas, la prada. For the most part the families that own and run these shops are a happy bunch, but we came across one last year on the way, he was a card, he chatted everybody up...
I like trail runners, I have even waled the Camino in Merrell water shoes, which in 2018/9 seasons had a really good hard toe box, super light, breathable, but the lacing system let them down.
I think folks should try a variety of shoes, some brands won’t fit you, or your feet, I'd buy the shoe...
Wear what you want, as long as you ware something!
Seriously, I bought a few pairs of SAXX, which were good, but if you are worried about rub, then a small tub of Sudocrem always does the business, I ordered a small pot from a Faramcia in Santiago last week, was there the next day, cost me 10...
Ive not started yet, I start June 11th from Leon, but I live in southern Spain and ive been training every day in a pair of Merrells, their water shoes, basically because of the weight, they weigh nothing and have enough on the bottom to protect me. not for everyone but boots and even the...
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