tommycamino
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- October 2022
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I just bring Birkenstock EVAs; the plastic lightweight ones, over socks if it’s chilly. For short periods only I’ve been known to put a couple of plastic bags (or disposable shower caps if you frequent hotels where they leave them in the bathroom) over my socks.I was going to bring a pair of sliders for my evening footwear, as something to wear for the shower, in the albergues and around town. Would I be better off bringing a pair of lightweight trainers (instead)? My feet get cold quite easily and if anything happened to my trail runners, my sliders Adidas would be no good for walking. Am I overthinking this? I leave soon so not a lot of time to get equipment.
They look like something worth trying to see how lightweight and how comfortable they really are. I have a pair of the women's version of these. They are quite comfortable, washable and fit my orthotics, so they are good as my "business" shoes when I do normal travel. They are new since my last Camino so I don't know yet if I would take them instead of my slightly lighter-weight plastic slip-ons.Anyone use something like this?
Like 8oz for the pair. (~230 grams).What do they weigh Damien? For generally knocking-around in the evening they ‘look’ perfectly respectable, if that’s a consideration. My priorities for my evening attire are comfort and warmth over style; but I sympathise with your view..
That's funny!
Birkenstocks Eva for showers and warmer evenings. I also took a pair of canvas Croc moccasins for cooler nights and when I wanted to cover my feet up in the evening, which squashed into my pack easily. Hey Dude brand are similar.I was going to bring a pair of sliders for my evening footwear, as something to wear for the shower, in the albergues and around town. Would I be better off bringing a pair of lightweight trainers (instead)? My feet get cold quite easily and if anything happened to my trail runners, my sliders Adidas would be no good for walking. Am I overthinking this? I leave soon so not a lot of time to get equipment.
Except during Holy Week when everything is closed.If anything happens to your shoes then take a taxi/bus to the next town - it is the camino frances so you are never far from civilisation with sports shops
I wear these when I am rock hopping/surf casting at the beach or if I want to walk out on the coral reef.Thinking about switching it up to something like this.
Thoughts? Anyone use something like this?
DOUSSPRT Men's Water Shoes Quick Drying Sports Aqua Shoes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y8FLJC5/?tag=casaivar02-20
So basically you are saying, I think, please correct me... that this type of shoe could surely be worn in the shower or on a sidewalk (if it could stand up to a coral reef).I wear these when I am rock hopping/surf casting at the beach or if I want to walk out on the coral reef.
They would be too sweaty for me around town but you pays your money and you takes your choice.
I think that the key thing is that they are designed to be wet. They have good grip and good support for the foot sole.So basically you are saying, I think, please correct me... that this type of shoe could surely be worn in the shower or on a sidewalk (if it could stand up to a coral reef).
The sweaty part worries me.
I think I'll try them out before I go, which is always best practice for anything, right?
As far as spending goes, I need a new pair of camp shoes regardless, and these are actually on the frugal end of the spectrum for what's available to me these days.
Well, regardless of the shoes, it sounds like you do a lot of cool things! Thanks for the advice. I've decided to suck up the limited weight and take my Xeros too. I can always toss a pair should experience dictate it.I think that the key thing is that they are designed to be wet. They have good grip and good support for the foot sole.
If the environment isn't wet and it is hot then they are uncomfortable for me.
I sometimes wear them when I do a fishing charter and they provide good grip on the deck and they don't mind some slippery fish guts and blood but if I forget to water them and it is a hot day then they get a bit too hot.
I don't wear them with socks. If the environment is dry then maybe try using socks.
I notice the yellow arrows on the soles point in both directions. So these shoes are good for those who are walking both to Santiago and back home afterwards. Or perhaps they represent the points in the Camino where the arrows point to both sides of a junction.
I take lightweight crocs sandals, don't mind wet feet if it rains a bit, wear socks if cold. If it rains heavily, back on with walking shoes.I was going to bring a pair of sliders for my evening footwear, as something to wear for the shower, in the albergues and around town. Would I be better off bringing a pair of lightweight trainers (instead)? My feet get cold quite easily and if anything happened to my trail runners, my sliders Adidas would be no good for walking. Am I overthinking this? I leave soon so not a lot of time to get equipment.
don't you get sweaty feet in these????Ok. So I've been wearing those water shoes for a week now on the Frances after reaching my daily destination and they are by far my favorite camp shoes ever tried. I walk around the city, no problem, and at night they actually look good. Not too hot. Lighter than flip flops. Definitely worth a try.
DOUSSPRT Men's Water Shoes Quick Drying
Sports Aqua Shoes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y8FLJC5/?tag=casaivar02-20
Not at all. They are like nylon mesh or something,.. totally breathe.. I don't get sweaty feet at least. Only walking around town and usually wearing sock liners underneath. I am still testing.don't you get sweaty feet in these????
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