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No, you should not worry. You should believe the other people who have replied! Maybe buy a really bright colour of shoelaces as well. I hope that you have a wonderful camino.Hello!
Sorry, if my question is negative.
I'm just buy my new Hoka, for the Camino and for me the price was highUnfortunately, I tried other shoes but I had knee pain after 10 km.
I read, when you stay for night you have to leave the shoes out (what is reasonable for that amount of people, after 15-30 km), but I'm afraid a bit. Is it safe?
I can't really afford another one, and I'm not sure if I can buy the same, and I not planned to take other shoes with me, because of the weight.
I know, those who walking in the same route will not steal my shoes, I'm afraid of "fake pilgrims" and the accidents when someone pick it up by accident.
Should I worry? Can I do something, to keep it safe?
Thank you!
That is what we did. Two him & her pairs.tying them to a partner’s shoes
I did that too, many times. Took the shoes, put them in a closed bag and hung it on my pack in the albergue. Whenever I did leave my shoes on a shoe/boot rack in the albergue, I took out the insoles (put in outer compartment of pack) and tied the shoelaces together.My plan to avoid any mistakes, accidents, or temptations, is to put my shoes inside a sealable plastic bag and slip it into my rucksack. Nobody would care at that point, and neither my clothes would, since the bag will be perfectly sealed. I'm definitely not going to take the risk of getting my shoes taken for whatever reason. Not only are they expensive, but they are also vital to the Camino.
I knowAs others have said I'd put the chances of someone deliberately taking your shoes at virtually nil but your brand is quite a popular one so agree that some distinguishing mark is a good idea.
@Gabe_Way Not sure sealing your shoes in a bag when they will maybe be wet through rain or sweat is a great idea .
...I can't really afford another one, and I'm not sure if I can buy the same, and I not planned to take other shoes with me, because of the weight...
I saw someone discover their shoes had been taken, a smaller size of the same style was left on the rack.My plan to avoid any mistakes, accidents, or temptations, is to put my shoes inside a sealable plastic bag and slip it into my rucksack. Nobody would care at that point, and neither my clothes would, since the bag will be perfectly sealed. I'm definitely not going to take the risk of getting my shoes taken for whatever reason. Not only are they expensive, but they are also vital to the Camino.
And you leave the cotton bag on the rack? Or you put it into your backpack?I saw someone discover their shoes had been taken, a smaller size of the same style was left on the rack.
To avoid that I put mine in a light cotton bag, but many of the other options would also work.
Enough to make someone go, 'oops not mine"
I usually left it on the rack, sometimes inside.And you leave the cotton bag on the rack? Or you put it into your backpack?
I'll slide mine into my sack.
Yeah, those methods can work, but sleepy eyes might not spot those markers anyway.
It never occurred to me to physically separate them. What a good idea.After the first day of dirt and sweat are added to your shoes, no one will steal them!. However, you can physically separate the shoes in the storage area so no one mistakenly takes them. Ribbon, removing insoles, tying them to a partner’s shoes, etc all work to avoid mishaps.
Now who on earth would want to take these stylish pair of boots...but you never know as style is so important on the Camino!!!Most thiefs steal things in order to sell them. Highly unlikely that dirty, sweaty shoes would be easily sold or fetch a good price.
Poor, poor pilgrim! At least you know you had absolutely the best of intentions!Funny, but personally embarrassing shoe story for you:
My wife and I stayed at the municipal albuergue in O Cebreiro after a long slog through the rain. Prior to going to sleep, I removed my insoles to let the shoes dry, then found her shoes and did the same. In the morning, I went to retrieve her shoes but they were gone, though the insoles were still there on the shelf! I told my wife her shoes were gone, but she promptly showed me them sitting in a separate place from mine after complaint that I forgot to remove her insoles...
In short, I accidentally removed the insoles from SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES!!! and then that poor pilgrim put them on in the dark morning and left without realizing it..... So to whomever that was, I’m truly sorry.
The point being: shoes DO look alike. Point number two: don’t get up and leave in the dark...
Red shoelaces!!!I wrote my initials on the toes in Sharpie.View attachment 53864
I'm sorrymy proper initials are BM!
Hi Trecile,I'm sorry
Confuse the crooks. Wear an old right boot and a new left running shoe and put them in different places.In 2015 I met an Australian girl in Ponferrada walking barefooted looking for a shoe shop. Her shoes had been stolen at an albergue.
There is almost always a place to store your shoes in the albergue. I have yet to find an albergue that did not have indoor storage.Hello!
Sorry, if my question is negative.
I'm just buy my new Hoka, for the Camino and for me the price was highUnfortunately, I tried other shoes but I had knee pain after 10 km.
I read, when you stay for night you have to leave the shoes out (what is reasonable for that amount of people, after 15-30 km), but I'm afraid a bit. Is it safe?
I can't really afford another one, and I'm not sure if I can buy the same, and I not planned to take other shoes with me, because of the weight.
I know, those who walking in the same route will not steal my shoes, I'm afraid of "fake pilgrims" and the accidents when someone pick it up by accident.
Should I worry? Can I do something, to keep it safe?
Thank you!
The response was classic ... sarcasm does not always translate across languages and cultures ... but that does not stop me.I'm sorry
On more than one occasion my Merrell Moabs were moved from where I had left them , sometimes by a number of feet or a shelf or two . On one occasion the lace on one had been half re laced into a different pattern , this really made me worry . Fortunately for me I had brought along a thin stainless steel cable and a small combination padlock in case I wanted to secure my pack to a pole or such for a short time , I used this to secure my shoes to each other ,it wasn't very heavy at all and it allowed me to sleep with the assurance of having both shoes waiting for me each morning .
How about one of these locks?
You're supposed to put them outside on the balcony at RabanalThere is almost always a place to store your shoes in the albergue. I have yet to find an albergue that did not have indoor storage.
Up the Rebels! You've nothing to lose but your plantillas!Rules are made to be broken, but only in certain important circumstances, like being rilly rilly concerned someone might nick your shoes.
Take them off at the door. Put em in a spare plastic, whatever type bag and bury them in your pack.
Make a stand against Social Justice Warriors and their wished-for state sponsored Totalitarianism!
That's what I reckon anyway mate.
Anyway next time I'm gonna stay in Casa Rurales and Hotels.
Better class of pilgrim there.
They wouldn't nick your shoes would they?
I get a bit carried away sometimes.
Gerard
That mightent be a great idea, boots in a plastic bag wouldn't get any chance to dry or air. I could only imagine all sorts of nasties building up over the course of a month.My plan to avoid any mistakes, accidents, or temptations, is to put my shoes inside a sealable plastic bag and slip it into my rucksack. Nobody would care at that point, and neither my clothes would, since the bag will be perfectly sealed. I'm definitely not going to take the risk of getting my shoes taken for whatever reason. Not only are they expensive, but they are also vital to the Camino.
You then would have the added advantage of your clothes and pack all smelling like your feet. The perfect protection against theives!Rules are made to be broken, but only in certain important circumstances, like being rilly rilly concerned someone might nick your shoes.
Take them off at the door. Put em in a spare plastic, whatever type bag and bury them in your pack.
Make a stand against Social Justice Warriors and their wished-for state sponsored Totalitarianism!
That's what I reckon anyway mate.
Anyway next time I'm gonna stay in Casa Rurales and Hotels.
Better class of pilgrim there.
They wouldn't nick your shoes would they?
I can get a bit carried away sometimes.
Gerard
That's the reason a town grew up at Lavacolla. Jump in when you arrive. A bit of a rinse up, here and there, under and over, then your clothes, and you're good to go cobber. Fresh as a daisy for the entry to Santiago. No reason for the Botafumero to swing now is there really? Regards Gerard |
NEVER leave your shoes outside at night where dogs might reach them. Some dogs love shoes. One night a dog at the hostel where I stayed took both of my shoes. Fortunately after searching for 30 minutes I found both in the grass and neither were chewed up.Hello!
Sorry, if my question is negative.
I'm just buy my new Hoka, for the Camino and for me the price was highUnfortunately, I tried other shoes but I had knee pain after 10 km.
I read, when you stay for night you have to leave the shoes out (what is reasonable for that amount of people, after 15-30 km), but I'm afraid a bit. Is it safe?
I can't really afford another one, and I'm not sure if I can buy the same, and I not planned to take other shoes with me, because of the weight.
I know, those who walking in the same route will not steal my shoes, I'm afraid of "fake pilgrims" and the accidents when someone pick it up by accident.
Should I worry? Can I do something, to keep it safe?
Thank you!
To distinguish my shoe as mine, you have inspired me to write left on one and right on the other... or maybe left on both. Or maybe right on the left one, etc.I wrote my initials on the toes in Sharpie.View attachment 53864
I wear men's size 14 US or 48.5 EU. Most people would find them a bit big.
Thank you for asking this Alun26Hello!
Sorry, if my question is negative.
I'm just buy my new Hoka, for the Camino and for me the price was highUnfortunately, I tried other shoes but I had knee pain after 10 km.
I read, when you stay for night you have to leave the shoes out (what is reasonable for that amount of people, after 15-30 km), but I'm afraid a bit. Is it safe?
I can't really afford another one, and I'm not sure if I can buy the same, and I not planned to take other shoes with me, because of the weight.
I know, those who walking in the same route will not steal my shoes, I'm afraid of "fake pilgrims" and the accidents when someone pick it up by accident.
Should I worry? Can I do something, to keep it safe?
Thank you!
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