momof34man
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- 2016 Camino Frances, 2018 Cotswolds
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So, I am trying to plan out my packing list for my feet for my camino next May. I am stuck on whether or not to bring hiking sandals or not. Currently, I have my hiking shoes (Merrills) which I am planning on using every day to walk in and my Croc flip flips (super light) which I will wear in the afternoons. Is it really necessary to bring sandals on the camino? I'd love to hear from those who have walked the camino in May. Did you use them as back up walking shoes along the camino? or just to walk around in the evenings? Were they needed when blisters came about? If I don't bring sandals, are there places along the camino that sells light walking sandals (quality walking ones)?
So, I am trying to plan out my packing list for my feet for my camino next May. I am stuck on whether or not to bring hiking sandals or not. Currently, I have my hiking shoes (Merrills) which I am planning on using every day to walk in and my Croc flip flips (super light) which I will wear in the afternoons. Is it really necessary to bring sandals on the camino? I'd love to hear from those who have walked the camino in May. Did you use them as back up walking shoes along the camino? or just to walk around in the evenings? Were they needed when blisters came about? If I don't bring sandals, are there places along the camino that sells light walking sandals (quality walking ones)?
So, I am trying to plan out my packing list for my feet for my camino next May. I am stuck on whether or not to bring hiking sandals or not. Currently, I have my hiking shoes (Merrills) which I am planning on using every day to walk in and my Croc flip flips (super light) which I will wear in the afternoons. Is it really necessary to bring sandals on the camino? I'd love to hear from those who have walked the camino in May. Did you use them as back up walking shoes along the camino? or just to walk around in the evenings? Were they needed when blisters came about? If I don't bring sandals, are there places along the camino that sells light walking sandals (quality walking ones)?
Hi, mom,
I think that the key question is whether you can walk around comfortably in Crocs for several hours. I walk in boots and bring Chacos for showers and for walking around in afternoons. My feet wouldn't tolerate Crocs for the afternoons, but that's just because of my feet. If your feet will be happy walking around for several hours in flips, then I think there is no need to bring hiking sandals. But I personallly like the fact that I can use my Chacos for either walking in a real pinch, walking around town, and in the shower.
I always take boots (If Im cycling read cycling shoes) and a pair of lightweight running shoes. These weigh far less than walking sandals are readonable cool (not yoo warm - you will have to make your own sartorial judgements) and can be got wet etc. You can wear them when out exploring post walk and they make good slippers. Ive tried a variety of crocs / flip flops etc and they are nice in yge showers but wreck your feet if trundling about in the evening or travelling home. Nothing would persuade me yo carry three pairs of shoes. Too heavy.So, I am trying to plan out my packing list for my feet for my camino next May. I am stuck on whether or not to bring hiking sandals or not. Currently, I have my hiking shoes (Merrills) which I am planning on using every day to walk in and my Croc flip flips (super light) which I will wear in the afternoons. Is it really necessary to bring sandals on the camino? I'd love to hear from those who have walked the camino in May. Did you use them as back up walking shoes along the camino? or just to walk around in the evenings? Were they needed when blisters came about? If I don't bring sandals, are there places along the camino that sells light walking sandals (quality walking ones)?
Please, what sort of Chacos do you use? I do not know what they are and had to Google them. I am always looking for the elusive shoe that you can wear in the shower AND wear around town. I too cannot wear crocs so last time I walked in boots, showered in jandals (flip flops) and had very light weight shoes for going out in. Three types of footwear. Not good. I see on the website that Chacos come in all forms. Do you use the sandal type? Or more of a closed in shoe. I don't want to be heading out on the town in wet shoes. If you can tell me more I would appreciate it.
Thank you for your input. I think I'll take a look at light walking sandals and pass on the flip flops.
Rubbing alcohol on one's feet after a shower dries them and kills bacteria and fungus.can be an unwanted source of athletes foot
Rubbing alcohol on one's feet after a shower dries them and kills bacteria and fungus.
All the blister treatments sting! Yes, I use rubbing alcohol when I take of my socks during the day to dry them. I then reapply my foot lubricant.I know I wouldn't want to rub my feet in alcohol if I had open sores/cuts.
It was very hot indeed. I walked the same period as you Sheila and loved my sandals. I figured while packing "If I end up not using something I toss it" Well I used all my shoesI brought 3 pairs of shoes as well and used them all for my May/June Camino Frances from St. Jean to Santiago. I walked primarily in my Keen shoes but used my Keen walking sandals (yes, with socks!) for walking on some of the really hot days. I used my flip flops (super light nothings) for the shower and albergues. The only blister I got was when I walked around the village too much in my flip flops instead of switching to my sandals.....ahhh, self inflicted wounds. I walked with a 28 litre pack so it was pretty light and space was at a premium but having the shoe options was great for my feet. But, having said all that, this May was very hot and I get hot easily so having the slightly cooler option for hiking really made the difference some days.
Xero now has an even lighter weight trail sandal, that comes in at about 11 ounces or 311 gramsAlbergue showers are used by so many pilgrims and can be an unwanted source of athletes foot, I shower in flip flops, this I learned in the military. Google Xero shoes for some ultra light sandals for showering and walking around the albergue (they have you remove your shoes/boots at the entrance)
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