Meseta sandals?

[CWBuff]

Saw this on Pinterest. Kind of wondering if these would work on Meseta?

 

[RumAndChupacabras]

Hot fun in the Summertime!

 

[rappahannock_rev]

I always carry a back-up pair of sandals, to wear at day's end -- but frankly recommend that you stick to good trail runners when actually walking. Even across the Meseta.

 

[CWBuff]

Hey Father J
I most likely will bring a pair of sandals... I actually just got one in BJ's Wholesale Club (price is more than right) but I still need to think on them....probably will post a photo to get some opinions...just could not pass up the deal
My thing is (and I might've mentioned it in some of my other posts) is that I am a die-hard "high boot" type of a guy - for better or worse that's what i was taught many years ago when I started hiking and that's what will come with (and I DO like the full ankle & shin protection... I am somewhat prone to twist something if its not firmly encased in that boot)

These however are just a bit funny to me - they look a little 'flimsy'...but what do i know

 

[Telboyo]

The soles are not thick enough, a lot of the path on the meseta is hard and sharp limestone chippings 25 to 40 mm .

 

[good_old_shoes]

Agree on the too thin soles, especially if you're used to heavy boots. But they do look interesting! A bit like medieval sandals, just not made of leather. That fabric looks like it will not feel good unless you wear socks in them. Some proper trekking/hiking sandals would probably be a better idea.

Footwear is a difficult topic, though. You need to find out what works for you.

For me sandals work best. I walked almost all the way from LePuy to Finisterre in lightweight tevas. I walk in them in all kinds of terrain and weather, but that doesn't work for everyone.

If you never hiked in sandals, the meseta is a good place to try. Also, building up muscle in the ankles helps.

Happy Camino planning!

 

[RumAndChupacabras]

Teva Terra Fi 4's have always been great for me, both at home and away.

BTW, can you even begin to imagine just how hot chainmail shoes would be with the Meseta Sun beating down on them?!

 

[trecile]

I'm wearing sandals on the Meseta right now, but they have much more substantial soles than the ones pictured.

 

[rector]

I have used K~eens on as much as 75% of the Classic Frances and no blisters they are fine for me, but try them out and let us all know how they work out. After all there is always Compeed.

 

[Corinne Lombardi]

I found that the biggest issue I had wearing sandals on the Meseta was the dust the permeated my socks and rubbed a hole in my heel. I found that if I changed my socks several times a day, I was fine. No blisters. Looking at those sandals, all I see is multiple places that will wear holes in your feet.

 

[lt56ny]

No gimmicks when you are walking on the Camino. It is a huge mistake. Simple, support and comfortable. I am no shoe expert but after 4 Caminos those look like a nightmare to wear except maybe to the shower.

 

[J F Gregory]

I think if I were to something similar it would Vibram 5 Fingers.

 

[Jeff Crawley]

I saw 7 or 8 people wearing something similar last Saturday in London. They were also wearing full chain mail, red cloaks and white tabards with a red cross on them. The English are weird but Tomas at Manjarin would approve!

 

[SSojourn]

Saw this on Pinterest. Kind of wondering if these would work on Meseta?
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Wear them everywhere for a month and let us know

 

[Just Karin]

I think if I were to something similar it would Vibram 5 Fingers.

I walk in vibram 5 fingers for about 7 years now but I would not use the one on this photo. Try to find a trail model, at least with trail soles. The footing on the frances is sharp gravel, mud and rocks and asphalt and the trail models soles are the best for that combination. A huge BUT... to get used to five fingers cost quite some time for most people. I prefer walking barefoot most of my life and I love the 5F right from the start. If you’re not used to that - take enough time!
Buen camino.

 

[SSojourn]

I think if I were to something similar it would Vibram 5 Fingers.

There is a newer model in barefoot shoes, wider toe box, neoprene around the ankle prevent pebbles from getting in. No breaking in and they give you a year to return if you don't like. I've walked 300km and still in love with them. My sole to the soul of Mother Earth. Oh, water resistant and tread 5 times penetration resistant. Of course bring light weight sandles too!

 

[Walking Lover]

Saw this on Pinterest. Kind of wondering if these would work on Meseta?
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Would never work for me; not enough support.

 

[Peligro]

Below is pretty much all you'll see if you take the Roman road between Calzadilla de Los Hermanos and Reliegos. At first it seemed like a marvel of ancient engineering, but after 17km of the same road (and more or less the same view) I was glad to have nice trail runners. Even better soles would have been even better. I had a memorably delicious and cold Kas de Naranja when I got to Reliegos.

 

[Just Karin]

Ah yes gravel ... gravel ... and more gravel.

 

[darealdeal77]

Saw this on Pinterest. Kind of wondering if these would work on Meseta?
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I think those may be hard on your feet after wearing regular boots, or trail runners, the meseta gets hot and rocky! I used TEVAs, they were great and supported my feet well throughout many miles giving my feet a break from the hiking boots!
Buen Camino!

 

[J F Gregory]

There is a newer model in barefoot shoes, wider toe box, neoprene around the ankle prevent pebbles from getting in. No breaking in and they give you a year to return if you don't like. I've walked 300km and still in love with them. My sole to the soul of Mother Earth. Oh, water resistant and tread 5 times penetration resistant. Of course bring light weight sandles too!

As far as pebbles are concerned I like "Dirty Girl" gaiters designed got keeping objects out of your shoes.

 

[CWBuff]

As I alluded in my previous post I got these for mere $20.00 (I figured even if not "Camino" they probably will serve me well just on summer walks)



I probably would still have to get some good gel insoles and replace the elastics with proper "shoe lace"; what leaves me still thinking about it is the strap back (one one hand easy to get into and out of, on the other - no support for the heel and back at all) and the overall openness - pebbles getting into?