Keen CNX Walking Sandals

[rglongpre]

I have been looking to replace my walking shoes (Merrill) with walking sandals such as the Keen CNX brand. Would this be a mistake for hiking the camino?

http://www.keenfootwear.com/ca/en/produ ... er%20lemon

 

[PadreTeeJay]

I have yet to walk to the Camino... but I have a pair of Chaco hiking/ walking sandals that are awesome. The straps and soles are replaceable, which is handy.

http://www.chacos.com/US/en-US/Product. ... mensions=0

 

[wayfarer]

Yes I think so. Boots for the Camino, sandals for the evening, or crocs.

 

[sillydoll]

More and more people are hiking the Camino in sandals.
I hiked about 600km of the Camino Frances in sandals in 2007. I wore socks to prevent sand and stones getting into the sandals but they were fine.

 

[Kiwi-family]

Our whole family walked in Keens sandals - different styles depending on what felt comfortable for each foot. We also wore socks. When they got wet, they dried out quickly.

 

[rglongpre]

I have yet to walk to the Camino... but I have a pair of Chaco hiking/ walking sandals that are awesome. The straps and soles are replaceable, which is handy.

http://www.chacos.com/US/en-US/Product. ... mensions=0

I will check these out when I hit the hiking goods store. Thanks.

 

[Steve.Belfast]

One of the straps on those Chacos sandals seems to be designed to wrap around the hallux. A recipe for a blistered toe, surely?

 

[PadreTeeJay]

I haven't had a problem with blisters, wearing them hiking around central Texas. But they have a version that doesn't have the toe strap as well.

 

[rglongpre]

Our whole family walked in Keens sandals - different styles depending on what felt comfortable for each foot. We also wore socks. When they got wet, they dried out quickly.

This is good information. I am currently looking at the closed toe lightweight model - good for water, mud, and rough terrain like I encountered from Le Puy to Figeac. Thanks, Kiwi family

 

[Anniesantiago]

One of my lady hikers wore Keens last fall half way because her boots gave her blisters. She loved them!

 

[rglongpre]

One of my lady hikers wore Keens last fall half way because her boots gave her blisters. She loved them!

Thanks, Annie. That's what I wanted to hear, and coming from you, it has extra authority for me.

Robert

 

[rglongpre]

Our whole family walked in Keens sandals - different styles depending on what felt comfortable for each foot. We also wore socks. When they got wet, they dried out quickly.

Hi Kiwi family. Good news to hear. Thank you for responding to my query.

Robert

 

[JansCamino]

Because of the comments on this thread, I bought a pair of closed toe lightweight Keen sandals. While training last week, I got caught in a thunderstorm while in my trekking tennis shoes, so I pulled off my waterlogged socks and shoes and pulled out the Keen sandals. I walked the remaining 4 miles home in them and was thrilled. They were comfortable, dry, and cushioned. All in all, it was one of the best gear choices I made, and I am looking forward to walking part of the Camino in them next week when I leave.

 

[Dave Courtenay]

I went to REI to get some Keen clearwater sandals but after trying them on i was very dissapointed, They are very thin in height and crushed my feet, I tried the keen Newports and although slightly heavier fitted perfectly, Best to try before you buy

Dave

 

[Kiwi-family]

I went to REI to get some Keen clearwater sandals but after trying them on i was very dissapointed, They are very thin in height and crushed my feet, I tried the keen Newports and although slightly heavier fitted perfectly, Best to try before you buy

Dave

Very important advice - I find some of their styles fit well and others could be the worst ever I've tried on - for my feet! There's a huge variation.

 

[rglongpre]

Because of the comments on this thread, I bought a pair of closed toe lightweight Keen sandals. While training last week, I got caught in a thunderstorm while in my trekking tennis shoes, so I pulled off my waterlogged socks and shoes and pulled out the Keen sandals. I walked the remaining 4 miles home in them and was thrilled. They were comfortable, dry, and cushioned. All in all, it was one of the best gear choices I made, and I am looking forward to walking part of the Camino in them next week when I leave.

Great News! We bought ours yesterday and immediately were able to hike about 5km in them followed by a few more hours of ordinary strolling around in them.

 

[JansCamino]

Great to hear your experience was as wonderful as mine. I can't wait to use them in three days when I begin my pilgrimage.

Buen Camino!