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My Camino starts April 25 from SJPdP.
The long range forecast shows the usual mixed weather conditions for this time of year.
My question is regarding what is the recommended footwear for post hike afternoons and evenings?
A second pair of closed shoes, or sandals?
Hiking sandals seem popular to air feet and allow them to dry, but the temperature looks low, below 10 degrees C, and often wet, obviously defeating the whole purpose of wearing sandals to allow feet to dry...?
I see that a lot of peregrines recommend crocs for post walk relaxing and even for short time hiking in case of blisters. I’m confused. Do you mean this monstrosity? Or is there neater options also called crocs?Crocs for me - lightweight, wore them into the shower, and even walked in them a few km when my feet needed a break from the boots. I just hooked them onto the outside of my backpack.
Or you can shower barefoot as I have done on two Caminos.Do remember you have to have something that works in the shower
I agree @Yngla, definitely monstrosity!I see that a lot of peregrines recommend crocs for post walk relaxing and even for short time hiking in case of blisters. I’m confused. Do you mean this monstrosity? Or is there neater options also called crocs?
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Yes, that's the monstrosity I'm talking aboutI see that a lot of peregrines recommend crocs for post walk relaxing and even for short time hiking in case of blisters. I’m confused. Do you mean this monstrosity? Or is there neater options also called crocs?
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Me too. I have also taken flip flops for getting around albergue and get to loo/shower..I took my Teva trekking sandals for afternoons/evenings and depending on the weather could wear them with socks if I needed to. A bit daggy but who cares!
These are the Crocs I use and love them. Excellent amount of cushion and arch support for my rather flat foot. Very light weight. No webbing to get soaked and stink!!
Yup. Mine are huge and bright pink!! Not a fashion show..I agree @Yngla, definitely monstrosity!
Crocs worked for me: lightweight, good for shower, ok for short walks in town, more formal than sandals, can be worn w socks.My Camino starts April 25 from SJPdP.
The long range forecast shows the usual mixed weather conditions for this time of year.
My question is regarding what is the recommended footwear for post hike afternoons and evenings?
A second pair of closed shoes, or sandals?
Hiking sandals seem popular to air feet and allow them to dry, but the temperature looks low, below 10 degrees C, and often wet, obviously defeating the whole purpose of wearing sandals to allow feet to dry...?
My Camino starts April 25 from SJPdP.
The long range forecast shows the usual mixed weather conditions for this time of year.
My question is regarding what is the recommended footwear for post hike afternoons and evenings?
A second pair of closed shoes, or sandals?
Hiking sandals seem popular to air feet and allow them to dry, but the temperature looks low, below 10 degrees C, and often wet, obviously defeating the whole purpose of wearing sandals to allow feet to dry...?
Yes, that's the monstrosity I'm talking about
That is almost exactly what I took last time, they were great. (Though I shower barefoot). The first time though I made the mistake of taking the lightest pair of flipflops I could find, and by the time I reached Burgos I had worn through the soles.These are the Crocs I use and love them. Excellent amount of cushion and arch support for my rather flat foot. Very light weight. No webbing to get soaked and stink!!
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Will have to give these a try, ThanksBirkenstock makes a water-proof version of their sandal that is actually lighter than the Croc flip flops I took last time. Plus, I’ll be able to wear socks and not look like a dork. Below is the link.
Birkenstock Water-Proof Sandals
I have done that, too. After a shower, clean dry socks on, nothing wrong with putting your main walking shoes back on to roam around a bit. I would also wash out my main walking shoes when I could. On dry, sunny days when I knew they would dry quick. I would wash them, not in the laundry sink area, and hang them up to dry outside. The shoes and the insoles. I remove the insoles daily anyway even if I do not wash the shoes, and at least wipe them down. Keeps the shoes and insoles from getting smelly and nasty and also nobody is going to mistakenly wear your shoes if there are no insoles in them.I have a very light pair of shower sandals. At the end of the day, I use the same shoes I walked in for wandering around. I swap out the insoles (I carry an extra lightweight pair) to allow the insoles to air out, I change socks to a fresh pair, and since my trail shoes don't get moisture build up unless it's been raining, they are good to go.
For the Teva sandals fans, is there a particular style that you suggest for women? On my first Camino I bought the Tira style because it was adjustable across the toe box to accommodate my badly swollen feet.
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