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I've been doing long walks in my trusty Keen Voyageur Lows but have just now realized this model is not waterproof!!!! I can get the Targhee IIs (they have the same toe box and sole, slightly different upper) but won't have time to break them in.
What I have: http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/produ ... d/voyageur
What I'm considering: http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/produ ... rghee%20ii or the mid-rise version for ankle support http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/produ ... 20ii%20mid
Is this doing a switch asking for trouble?? :?
Can't help but agree.Waterproof merrel hiking shoes poncho and waterproof rain pants = dry blister free feet.
I am not sure that in concurrent wet days you could get your shoes to dry overnight and unless you bring hiking sandals (too heavy for me) you have a problem
@Davo60 : I walked from Logroño to Santiago in Salomon Goretex non leather mid boots and loved them - so light! They kept most of the rain out and most of the sweat in, to be honest, but with vaseline-liner-wool sock combo and taking shoes and socks off at any opportunity it all worked wonders. Wool is a must - no cotton socks!
@winkcharm : I bought the Salomon boots in Logroño after my Merrell hiking shoes turned out to be too small and never developed new blisters in them - only kept the ones my tight shoes had provided me with - though i would not and will not recommend changing boots just before or into the Camino! Many of the people I met preferred non waterproof shoes or boots and just let them dry overnight. Non leather tends to be lighter and dry faster.
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