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The fact of the matter is that things do go missing on the Camino. People don't seem to want to admit the fact human nature is human nature people do steal on the Camino. Sadly this individual had to experience this.Similar thing happened to me. Breaking in shoes ain't that bad. Just use the anti blister kit. Finding shoes is easy in Burgos. There is a sport store near the bus station. And a decatlon outside town
As @Camino_chris mentions, it's easy to pick up a pair of similar-looking boots, especially if leaving early and in the dark. It's always a good idea to at least tie the laces together when placing them on the shelf. I also recommend using a bright-colored ribbon or cord (orange, pink, lime green, etc) to tie the boots together through the heel loop. You might also consider replacing the original laces with bright-colored replacement laces as an added measure -- anything that helps them stand out....
A very popular men's boot on the Camino has been the Merrill Moab. I was walking with a man one day who complained that his Merrill's felt tight as we walked and he ended with blisters by day's end. Later at dinner that night another man mentioned his friend had grabbed the wrong boots that morning and developed blisters from his feet swimming in the boots. By the end of day the two men thankfully were brought together and swapped out their Merrill Moabs, giving them a good laugh in spite of blisters! "All's well that ends well"!
I have bright red shoe laces on brown bootsAs @Camino_chris mentions, it's easy to pick up a pair of similar-looking boots, especially if leaving early and in the dark. It's always a good idea to at least tie the laces together when placing them on the shelf. I also recommend using a bright-colored ribbon or cord (orange, pink, lime green, etc) to tie the boots together through the heel loop. You might also consider replacing the original laces with bright-colored replacement laces as an added measure -- anything that helps them stand out.
That's a great idea, especially if walking with a spouse or partner....
Mixing gender helps to avoid anyone from "accidently" taking the wrong shoes. It also makes it more difficult for anyone wanting to take them for other reasons.
You actually don't really have to leave your trekking poles in at the door in a bin/basket. Many times I didn't and simply collapsed them and clipped them onto my pack, which I always places against the legs at the foot or head of the bunk. Being clipped onto my pack did not add to their bulk or cause any inconvenience to anyone in the sleeping quarters.As a result of reading an earlier & similar thread, my boots are now fitted with garish orange laces, in the hope to avoid an inadvertent "swap". Walking poles will also be personalised.
Wow, thanks for the suggestion! I do that with my skis and poles---i'll do it with my shoes and poles next month when I return to the Camino.The trick is not to put both shoes together. Mix them in with all the others
Yes, I really do not think fellow pilgrims have any concern about it and do not even notice. I washed my shoes as often as I could on the Camino and would also keep them next to my pack after cleaned and dry. None of my fellow pilgrims even noticed or cared.@RJM, I sometimes did that, too and never had any flack from anyone.
He's been reunited with his boots, all is well! They were accidentally taken (as many people suggested, and as we were hoping had happened) and thrown into some luggage
View attachment 41939View attachment 41939This is what my wife and I did.......
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