- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2018
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Not for me because I prefer the freedom of open toe sandals on the Camino.I love my basic Chaco sandals.. have walked hundreds of miles in them (getting them re-strapped or re-soled when necessary). Chaco makes a closed toe sandal call the Odyssey. I like the concept, but they seem kind of lightweight to me. I'm just wondering if anyone here has walked any distance in them.
What about rocks and little stones? And which sandals do you wear on the Camino?Not for me because I prefer the freedom of open toe sandals on the Camino.
I do wear socks while I'm on the Camino. I will occasionally get a little stone in my sandals, but it's easy to shake them out. I have worn some men's Merrell hiking sandals that have a good Vibram sole. Unfortunately, the style that I use is discontinued, but I have a brand new pair in a box ready for my next Camino!What about rocks and little stones? And which sandals do you wear on the Camino?
I do, too. There are some trails here in New Mexico, though, where there is a lot of sand and loose gravel and open toe sandals are not idea. I hate shoes though, so was hoping these might be an option.Not for me because I prefer the freedom of open toe sandals on the Camino.
I wear the Chaco Z-1 sandals. They have Vibram soles. Occasionally I might get a little piece of gravel under my foot. I just kick the toe of my sandal toward the ground and it pops out. People wearing shoes usually have more problems with that than I do.What about rocks and little stones? And which sandals do you wear on the Camino?
I do, too. There are some trails here in New Mexico, though, where there is a lot of sand and loose gravel and open toe sandals are not idea. I hate shoes though, so was hoping these might be an option.
I wear the Chaco Z-1 sandals. They have Vibram soles. Occasionally I might get a little piece of gravel under my foot. I just kick the toe of my sandal toward the ground and it pops out. People wearing shoes usually have more problems with thabarefoot
Im with you there, barefooted most of the timeI do, too. There are some trails here in New Mexico, though, where there is a lot of sand and loose gravel and open toe sandals are not idea. I hate shoes though, so was hoping these might be an option.
I wear the Chaco Z-1 sandals. They have Vibram soles. Occasionally I might get a little piece of gravel under my foot. I just kick the toe of my sandal toward the ground and it pops out. People wearing shoes usually have more problems with that than I do.
I agree, at 1.5 for the pair, I don’t want the extra weight. Lite is rightI have a pair I bought about 6 months to help with my plantar fasciitis struggles. I frequently wear them all day at work in the office. I like the closed toe for office work with clients.
I suspect that the toe protection is more of a factor when walking in streams or the like. I do think it reduces the amount of stray gravel, but then it can be more work to remove stuff.
My longest hike so far has been about 6+ miles. They performed well for me.They are definitely on my short list for the Camino. I will be trying some longer hikes. They are maybe too heavy to carry as a second pair if I go with trail runners.
I walk in the Chacos, but carry a pair of shoes that are heavier. Oh well.I agree, at 1.5 for the pair, I don’t want the extra weight. Lite is right
Hi JillGat. I've been training in the Chaco Odyssey, as a long time user of the Classic Chaco sandal, looking for a lighter weight sandal. I did a backpack trip, just 13 miles, here in Montana in them this summer. I wore socks and was in and out of the stream many times. They were great, and gave me the arch support I've always loved about Chacos. However, I've decided to take my Chaco Z/Volv sandals on my camino because they're even lighter and I found my feet got too warm this summer wearing the Odyssey without socks on warm days. Little pebbles happened, but not too often because of the closed toes. I hope this is helpful.I love my basic Chaco sandals.. have walked hundreds of miles in them (getting them re-strapped or re-soled when necessary). Chaco makes a closed toe sandal call the Odyssey. I like the concept, but they seem kind of lightweight to me. I'm just wondering if anyone here has walked any distance in them.
Thanks, that's exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for.Hi JillGat. I've been training in the Chaco Odyssey, as a long time user of the Classic Chaco sandal, looking for a lighter weight sandal. I did a backpack trip, just 13 miles, here in Montana in them this summer. I wore socks and was in and out of the stream many times. They were great, and gave me the arch support I've always loved about Chacos. However, I've decided to take my Chaco Z/Volv sandals on my camino because they're even lighter and I found my feet got too warm this summer wearing the Odyssey without socks on warm days. Little pebbles happened, but not too often because of the closed toes. I hope this is helpful.
So you Chacos are your daily/primary footware? I'm planning my first and just trying to confirm I'm not crazy for thinking I want to walk in them!I am not familiar with the Odyssey but I find that rocks in Chacos are much easier to remove than rocks in shoes.
I have worn Chacos on my last four caminos. The simplicity and heavy sole is perfect for the trail surfaces. I do carry trail runners but only as a backup for muddy or cold days
You are not crazy to be thinking about walking in sandals. I used lightweight trail runners for my first two Caminos, but made the switch to sandals only for the last three. With my toes free my feet are so much happier!So you Chacos are your daily/primary footware? I'm planning my first and just trying to confirm I'm not crazy for thinking I want to walk in them!
As long as you're not wearing them all day every day on Camino, I think they'd be fine. I used by Chaco Z-Volv the way you describe, and they were fine. They're light and not built for serious hiking....I've got trail runners as a base shoe but was thinking of sandals for a few hours a day and evenings also. Not really needing something durable, would chaco odyssey work?
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