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hahahaha yes - a little tricky..... thanks for the wisdom!It's nice not to have to wear your boots in the evening, as your feet need a break. I use hiking sandals, with socks if its cold. That way my feet get to breath a bit. And the sandals are a backup to my boots if I get blisters etc. Never have though...
Flip Flops / Jandals / Thongs with socks is tricky
i walked sept 1 -oct 7 2015...socks inside of crocs were fine...mornings get a little chilly but it seems spain is a month behind our weather per month here in the statesI know it is suggested that one brings a pair of light weight flip flops/crocs to wear at the end of day which seems fine when the temps are decent but what do you wear at the end of the day on your feet if is cold & damp out. I am starting my camino Sept 4 and walking until the middle of Oct. Temps in the middle of Oct will not be what they are early Sept. Just looking for ideas/suggestions....thanks
That was the time I walked in 2013 - I wore thongs (flip flops) at the end of the day and never needed socks. If you get some toe socks it is easy thenI know it is suggested that one brings a pair of light weight flip flops/crocs to wear at the end of day which seems fine when the temps are decent but what do you wear at the end of the day on your feet if is cold & damp out. I am starting my camino Sept 4 and walking until the middle of Oct. Temps in the middle of Oct will not be what they are early Sept. Just looking for ideas/suggestions....thanks
I have tried on the Croc clogs several times, but they do not fit my narrow, flat feet at all. Also my toes hit the front. And when I have tried on a size larger, they become super wide. They are not for everyone.Crocs hands down. In 2015 when my boots decided they did not like my feet anymore, I walked a 25 kilometre day in my crocs with socks before I found a place to buy some new shoes.
hahahaha - that is exactly how I see Crocs!!!!View attachment 32856
I do have them.
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I do have them.
Sandals that can be worn with socks if necessary.
I know it is suggested that one brings a pair of light weight flip flops/crocs to wear at the end of day which seems fine when the temps are decent but what do you wear at the end of the day on your feet if is cold & damp out. I am starting my camino Sept 4 and walking until the middle of Oct. Temps in the middle of Oct will not be what they are early Sept. Just looking for ideas/suggestions....thanks
I totally agree about taking care of the feet....they are what must take us forward! Thanks for the advice!You can't cover every aspect. However, heres my experince. I started from St Jean 23rd Sept (later than your start) and I finished Santiago 20th Oct in 2016. I took a good pair of leather sandals which I changed into at the end of each day. Your feet are very important on any Camino and getting my feet into a pair of sandals at the end of the day was heaven. Be careful throughout the day, and depending on your conditioning, remember to prepare your feet before you set out each day and understand the value of stopping and taking off your walking footwear on a regular basis throughout the day (some say every 2 or 3 hours including socks) I made a point of taking off my walking boots at some point every day throughout my walk. Any discomfort I suferred with blisters was kept to an absolute minimum and instead of needing or taking rest days out, I walked every day continuously in comfort. Boots and Sandals worked for me in all conditions plus a good foot care discipline throughout each and every day...get complacent and it will hit you.. Good luck
Buen Camino
Peter
They make ladies Crocs in narrower widths now, plus there are a multitude of styles, not just the clog as pictured aboveI have tried on the Croc clogs several times, but they do not fit my narrow, flat feet at all. Also my toes hit the front. And when I have tried on a size larger, they become super wide. They are not for everyone.
. . . I usually carry a pair of neoprene beach shoes for indoor or town use.
I know it is suggested that one brings a pair of light weight flip flops/crocs to wear at the end of day which seems fine when the temps are decent but what do you wear at the end of the day on your feet if is cold & damp out. I am starting my camino Sept 4 and walking until the middle of Oct. Temps in the middle of Oct will not be what they are early Sept. Just looking for ideas/suggestions....thanks
You might like to try the women's ones. They are narrower and a tiny bit more refined.I have tried on the Croc clogs several times, but they do not fit my narrow, flat feet at all. Also my toes hit the front. And when I have tried on a size larger, they become super wide. They are not for everyone.
The Telic ones (www.teliccom) mentioned by t2andreo above and similar silicone ones are v lightweight and have arch supports built in. Not heavy like the $$$ scholl ones.My first camino I took flip flops - called in Australia thongs. great as they could do double duty in the shower, but my feet cried out for more support as they recovered from a day of walking. So next time I took a pair of joggers as well, extra weight, but worth it for me to have that comfort walking around the town each evening.
I've just spent the better part of 3 minutes laughing loudly. I don't wear Crocs.View attachment 32856
I do have them.
I thought I did try the women's...but thanks!You might like to try the women's ones. They are narrower and a tiny bit more refined.
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