- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances 15,16,18
VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23
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Yes, definitely a personal choice as you suggested.
I have used Crocs twice at a similar time of year as you are walking.
I just find them very comfortable at the end of a days walking, if it's cold I just wear them with tomorrows walking socks.
My brother walked a day in my Crocs when his boots gave him blisters and his Teva sandals hit the sore spots. Yes, you can walk in them.Could you walk in them if you had to?
I've only ever walked in my boots (except for sight seeing) so can't really say, might depend on the conditions & terrain.Could you walk in them if you had to?
I walked a good part of the way in my Keen Newports with sox. Very controversial as before I left I received personal messages in all caps saying "Keens are too heavy; take Crocs", beside all the "sox with sandals" remarks, but take them I did, and loved them. These particular shoes have toe protection which added to my peace of mind.
Absolutely, I walked with Croc sandals that only had one strap on the top of the foot, like the old Dr Schools wooden sandals and was just fine.Could you walk in them if you had to?
There is a whole long thread about what the 2nd pair of shoes to bring should be that took place during the last two weeks. You will be able to read lots of information, and opinions there.
1. Don't count on Keen scandals as a backup if you get blisters. I got blisters and absolutely could not even put my Keens on for the pain. They pretty much bind up your foot like your boot does.Or might it be better to go for something more enclosed?
The lighter versions, (OK mid weight versions) only have straps.
http://www.paddypallin.com.au/teva-terra-fi-4-sandal-mens.html
http://www.paddypallin.com.au/teva-toachi-2-leather-sandal-mens.html
Really? Cool smells? Is there an alternative meaning to funky that you are thinking of for those of us from the antipodes that don't understand why sandals that make you want to dance are a problem?The nylon Teva's you can easily wash when they get funky smelly and dirty and they will dry out quickly. The real or fake leather variety get funky smells faster and don't clean up and dry out as well.
Those are similar in deisgn to what saved me on the Camino when I got blisters. As to rubbing, a) I suspect that if you wear these alot before you go on Camino, your feet will toughen up where the straps rub and you won't have a problem; just don't start wearing them (or any footwear) on the Camino without breaking them, and your feet, in, beforehand, and b) I don't think they will rub that much in casual use at night; if you need to use them during the day as boot substitutes, wear sox.OK, I'm test driving a pair of Teva Hurricanes. Open sandals with fabric straps.
I have a pair of those and love them. My straps are neither tight nor loose, just pulled til they stop, not pulled hard, and not left loose. I wear mine with socks, so no rubbing. If you take them I will be interested in hearing how they work for you. I didn't have the nerve to expose my toes and that's why I took my Keens.
OK, I'm test driving a pair of Teva Hurricanes. Open sandals with fabric straps.
I have never worn sandals before and my first reaction is..........these straps are going to rub my feet raw........
I'm sure that's not the case or no one would wear them!
But......
For experienced wearers. Do you do the straps up tight, or loose? Tight feels better, but maybe loose reduces friction? Maybe heel tight, toes loose?
OK, heading out for test drive...........
P.S. Test drive was walking around JJ Market in Bangkok all day. So far so good. Sockless...
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