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Hiking shoes recommendations
I tried many different shoes prior to my Camino and settled on Altra Olympus for the wide toe box. I probably spend about $900 trying to find the right ones but it was totally worth it. I tried Merrill, Saucony, and Solomon, to name a few.- SuefromVegas
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My First Hiking Shoe question
Shoes are the single most important piece of equipment, according to me. I tried at least six different shoes and ended up with Altra lone peak. They have a wide toe box which is crucial. I still lost a toenail even with extra wool padding. My socks were smart wool, also after trialing multiple...- SuefromVegas
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Where to Find Walking Poles in Leon - Borrowing Options
I checked my poles in a small duffel that I made because I could not find the right sized bag. I also packed a few things that I knew I could replace if they did not make it but lightened my carry on load. They made it without issue and I did not have a long wait for them to show up in baggage...- SuefromVegas
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Socks!
I have tried Darn Tough, Bombas, REI and Smart Wool socks. I have found the Smart Wool worked the best for me. Just one minor blister. I augmented that with wool from New Zealand, padding areas of concern such as around the heels and toes. It has natural lanolin which keeps things a bit smoother.- SuefromVegas
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