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Boots or shoes in March
Did the Frances in March. Mud, rain and snow made me glad I had boots. If you have low cuts, get gaiters as even in dry weather pebbles will end up in low cuts and make you miserable. Fit is important. My observation was that foot problems were the number one problem that knocked people off...- Old Gringo
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Running Shoes ok on Camino Frances?
Alright. I’ll throw in my five cents. I’ve done two Caminos, VdlP and Frances. The number one issue I observed, by far, that caused people to drop out of the Caminos were foot problems. After about five miles your feet will start to swell. How much depends on the person so you’ll want to...- Old Gringo
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Water carried -- how much is enough?
The amount of water you are going to carry is dependent on the time of year and the terrain you are going to cover. We did the VdlP in early September. There were 20km+ stages that had no intermediate watering opportunities. I drank the 2 liters I started with and would've drank a third had I...- Old Gringo
- Post #48
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Sandals vs Closed Shoe
I think the importance of footwear fit (and break in) can’t be stressed enough. My observation has been that the number one malady forcing people off the Camino was foot problems.- Old Gringo
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Sandals vs Closed Shoe
Personally . . .I never saw one peregrino on the trail with sandals which should tell you a lot. Walking around town yes, trail no.- Old Gringo
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VdlP: Drafting my equipment list
It has been my antidotal observation that the number one problem knocking people off the Camino is foot problems, second is back problems generally associated with pack issues. The VdlP is long, my advice is to keep your pack weight (excluding water) to 10lbs to 15lbs. I have put in italics...- Old Gringo
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