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I'm not sure where to start. I have hiked seriously for the last 15 years or so from lengths of a few weeks to a few months. But, always three season backpacking-spring, summer, fall. I am not fond of real cold weather. Years ago I first started with heavier boots, then went to the hybrid boot- part cordura, part leather, then to trail runners, and finally to trail sandals. I have worn them successfully along parts of the Continental Divide Trail in New Mexico and Colorada and parts of the Appalachian Trail, all of the Camino Frances and 1/2 the VDlP. I use wool socks, Smartwool mostly, but I am switching to Bridegdale now.JohnnieWalker said:John tell us more about your experience with hiking sandals please...did you avoid blisters? what about inclement weather?
KiwiNomad06 said:I know there are many opinions on the boots/shoes subject and I won't even go there. But I would ask if you have a sock/liner combo or not? I walked from Le Puy to Santiago using a Bridgedale summerweight woollen sock, together with a Bridgedale synthetic liner.
KiwiNomad06 said:Hi KiwiNomad,
Did your Bridgedale socks have a particular name? There are so many different types on their website. Where in NZ did you buy them? I've really enjoyed reading your blog, by the way - it gave me the inspiration to do the walk from Le Puy! Starting 4 May and can't wait!!
caminojo said:Did your Bridgedale socks have a particular name? There are so many different types on their website. Where in NZ did you buy them? I've really enjoyed reading your blog, by the way - it gave me the inspiration to do the walk from Le Puy! Starting 4 May and can't wait!!
caminojo said:Hi KiwiNomad, Did your Bridgedale socks have a particular name? There are so many different types on their website. Where in NZ did you buy them? I've really enjoyed reading your blog, by the way - it gave me the inspiration to do the walk from Le Puy! Starting 4 May and can't wait!!
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