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Nah those boots finally gave up years ago even the steel toe box started separating from the boot. At home I wear dress boots, both for a long day on my feet and for fine dining, and they definitely wouldn't fit and are quite heavy.Are you thinking of using the same 50-year-old combat boots and pack? If so, a good plan would be to load a random assortment of clothes, put on the boots, and then go for a 20-km walk.
What footwear would you use at home for a normal long day on your feet? Similarly, what do you wear for your neighbourhood fine dining? Put them in your pack to see if they fit. Otherwise, I recommend croc-style footwear.
Nah those boots finally gave up years ago even the steel toe box started separating from the boot. At home I wear dress boots, both for a long day on my feet and for fine dining, and they definitely wouldn't fit and are quite heavy.
I dont think i have the confidence to wear crocs to a 2 star dinner...
Thanks for the tips though, I'll go check out bever and carl denig and see how some of the more modern stuff feels.
My closest village (Cartmel, Cumbria, a mile down the road) has a 2* and a 3* restaurant. They couldn’t care less if you turn up in crocs and jeans. Their focus is on the food, providing you’re civilised and solvent.Backpacks don't last forever. Even in storage the materials they are made of degrade.
What to wear in a Michelin starred restaurant has never been a concern of mine on the Camino.
It wasnt my first time either, though now im quite the fan of fine dining, figured I'd take an off day in each of the major cities and they almost all have a Michelin restaurant, it would seem a crime to not try them.Backpacks don't last forever. Even in storage the materials they are made of degrade.
What to wear in a Michelin starred restaurant has never been a concern of mine on the Camino.
thanks for that idea. I will give the restaurants a shout after the new year and check on dress code. If its as relaxed as your village, I'll dust off whatever hiking boots i end up with before going, certainly beats carrying a pair of loafers around.My closest village (Cartmel, Cumbria, a mile gown the road) has a 2* and a 3* restaurant. They couldn’t care less if you turn up in crocs and jeans. Their focus is on the food, providing you’re civilised and solvent.
Noticed in a bunch of threads you've mentioned that you wear lightweight leather boots and trousers. Do you mind sharing the brand names??My closest village (Cartmel, Cumbria, a mile down the road) has a 2* and a 3* restaurant. They couldn’t care less if you turn up in crocs and jeans. Their focus is on the food, providing you’re civilised and solvent.
Certainly.Noticed in a bunch of threads you've mentioned that you wear lightweight leather boots and trousers. Do you mind sharing the brand names??
I have 2 pairs of Ron Hills, bought in 1990!! One pair is now cut off just below the knees and is used for decorating and gardening ; the other pair still gets used for hiking or using as a base layer. Will be sorry when they finally disintegrate. Definitely not a fashion item, but very comfortable.Trousers are a different story. My youth was spent climbing in the alps with the tail-end some of the well-known Chamonix bin-men. You could spot a Brit a mile off: leather boots; Ron-Hill tracksters, a buffalo pile-smock and a POD black-ice rucksack.
Highly recommend a pair of OOfos for evening walk, fantastic after long runs, rides, and hiking.Are you thinking of using the same 50-year-old combat boots and pack? If so, a good plan would be to load a random assortment of clothes, put on the boots, and then go for a 20-km walk.
What footwear would you use at home for a normal long day on your feet? Similarly, what do you wear for your neighbourhood fine dining? Put them in your pack to see if they fit. Otherwise, I recommend croc-style footwear.
Thanks will check it out. I guess I'm technically still an American, at least according to the IRS, though its been decades since I've been back for more than a couple days. Also thanks because it gave me the idea to look for a nederland version, and sure enough there is one. Bedankt.Hi, yes, current equipment, shoes and backpacks are different. Although I didn't use this resource and finished my Camino Frances on October 21, 2022. I have friends who have, and seemed very well prepared. It may be convenient for you as well: https://americanpilgrims.org/
These are people, who have been and some who are preparing to go. They meet and talk about what has worked well for them and other tips.
All the best... Buen Camino!
My first Camino was when I was 25, and my second was over 25 years later. I can say from personal experience that not only has equipment changed over the past 30 years, so has my body and its capabilities. If I were you, I'd take advantage of every upgrade in equipment and footwear to help accommodate the changes in your body in the opposite direction.Hello All,
Ive decided to do the camino next year as its the 20 year anniversary of my first trip and Im a bit lost on what gear to use. I've not done much hiking in the last 15 years, more a cyclist these days, however I've walked the CF and Pacific Coastal Trail (Seattle to SF) when I was 20 and 25. I used an old pair of 80s/90s Chunky rubber soled combat boots, and a canvas drawstring surplus rucksack from the 70s. Ive never had any complaints with either, but my partner, probably correctly, thinks Im nuts if i try to use that stuff again.
Are the new boots and backpacks really that much different or needed or is just marketing bluster? All the posts about people agonizing over pack weight and footwear really has my thru a loop basically. Last time i just threw some stuff and a bag and started walking.
I know im not as young as last time, and i don't do much hiking, but I routinely put in 100-300km cycling days if that helps you judge my fitness?
Also anyone able recommend a lightweight loafer for dining at night at some of the bib gourmand and/or Michelin places?
thanks for any help
Or off!"What to wear in a Michelin starred restaurant has never been a concern of mine on the Camino.".
In my youth, I walked my local equivalent of parts of the PCT.Ive decided to do the camino next year as its the 20 year anniversary of my first trip and Im a bit lost on what gear to use. I've not done much hiking in the last 15 years, more a cyclist these days
I would definitely recommend going to a few really good outdoor stores and googling for gear information. Different stores carry different brands but all good stores will help educate you as to what to look for. On Camino Frances, restaurants are used to alot of pilgrims, so I would recommend a lightweight second pair of shoes--something a little loose in case you find that your feet are swelling after a long day of walking.Hello All,
Ive decided to do the camino next year as its the 20 year anniversary of my first trip and Im a bit lost on what gear to use. I've not done much hiking in the last 15 years, more a cyclist these days, however I've walked the CF and Pacific Coastal Trail (Seattle to SF) when I was 20 and 25. I used an old pair of 80s/90s Chunky rubber soled combat boots, and a canvas drawstring surplus rucksack from the 70s. Ive never had any complaints with either, but my partner, probably correctly, thinks Im nuts if i try to use that stuff again.
Are the new boots and backpacks really that much different or needed or is just marketing bluster? All the posts about people agonizing over pack weight and footwear really has my thru a loop basically. Last time i just threw some stuff and a bag and started walking.
I know im not as young as last time, and i don't do much hiking, but I routinely put in 100-300km cycling days if that helps you judge my fitness?
Also anyone able recommend a lightweight loafer for dining at night at some of the bib gourmand and/or Michelin places?
thanks for any help
I was thinking about taking a pair of casual lightweight shoes also. I have a pair of Hoka Speedgoats for walking. They're a bit lairy and I don't want to wear those or flip flops out. I have a pair of Skechers. They look a bit like boat shoes, are super comfortable and lightweight.I would definitely recommend going to a few really good outdoor stores and googling for gear information. Different stores carry different brands but all good stores will help educate you as to what to look for. On Camino Frances, restaurants are used to alot of pilgrims, so I would recommend a lightweight second pair of shoes--something a little loose in case you find that your feet are swelling after a long day of walking.
When I walked the Appalachian trail, even though I was a weak hiker, my foot was bigger at the end of the day. I had brought slip ons but couldn't wear them. My hiking shoes are 1/2 size larger. So now I usually take hiking sandals to use at night because you can use the straps to adjust the size. It would be interesting to see what others use for their after walking.I was thinking about taking a pair of casual lightweight shoes also. I have a pair of Hoka Speedgoats for walking. They're a bit lairy and I don't want to wear those or flip flops out. I have a pair of Skechers. They look a bit like boat shoes, are super comfortable and lightweight.
When I walked the Appalachian trail, even though I was a weak hiker, my foot was bigger at the end of the day. I had brought slip ons but couldn't wear them. My hiking shoes are 1/2 size larger. So now I usually take hiking sandals to use at night because you can use the straps to adjust the size. It would be interesting to see what others use for their after walking.
Short answerIt would be interesting to see what others use for their after walking.
I wear slip-ons of the right size for end-of-day use while wearing socks.my foot was bigger at the end of the day. I had brought slip ons but couldn't wear them. My hiking shoes are 1/2 size larger. So now I usually take hiking sandals to use at night because you can use the straps to adjust the size. It would be interesting to see what others use for their after walking.
lol dont give me any ideas jk, I've decided to just take one nice pair of shoes and a seersucker shirt, so as to have a dress shirt that wont wrinkle.Short answer
Inside the hostel - the sox I will wear the next day
Outside - my only pair of shoes and tomorrow's sox
Long answer:
Were I to take my house slippers, I would feel duty bound to take my smoking jacket, and so on. Where to draw the line?
Kia kaha (take care, be strong)
Thanks for this, already looking at 30l backpacks and light weight boots. I looked at some trail runners but they are just not for me. Im definitely bringing sandals for most evenings, i remember the camino shuffle all too well, but need loafers for some non camino dining plans.My 2 cents - get a new pair of trail runners. Much better than the old chunky heavy soled combat boots for sure. Much lighter. Breath better. Don't need boots. If you WANT boots - fine - but I would look for a lightweight boot.
Backpack - get fitted for something in the 30-45L range. I do just fine with a 30L. A good pack has well fitting straps, a hip belt that takes the weight off of your shoulders, and a chest strap (with an emergency whistle as a bonus". Waterproof is great, or a nice pack with a pack rain cover or waterproof liner. I love Osprey packs myself. There are other great packs out there.
For evening shoes - I would take a pair of lightweight hiking sandals that can be used around town or to hike in if you need a break from your hiking shoes/boots. Don't need loafers. If you really want them then fine - but can you hike in your loafers if needed? And are they very lightweight? You decide. I wear hiking sandals with toe sock liners in the evenings.
Shoot for keeping your total baseweight to 15 pounds or less if possible. I know that Pacific Coastal Trail you probably carried a huge, heavy pack. Totally unnecessary for a Camino. Your body will thank you for lightening your load.
Sounds like you know your footwear needs! For sandals - I prefer Tevas or Xero sandals (a minimalist shoe - no cushioning). I know a lot of people like Tevas or Chacos or Keens. I can't wear Keens myself (too narrow). Chacos are great because they have arch support - but the straps can be tedious sometimes and I am more prone to blisters in them as opposed to Tevas/Xero shoes. Another reason I like Tevas/Xero shoes is I can wear them in the shower. Yes - the straps will get wet - but the dry fast enough for me.Thanks for this, already looking at 30l backpacks and light weight boots. I looked at some trail runners but they are just not for me. Im definitely bringing sandals for most evenings, i remember the camino shuffle all too well, but need loafers for some non camino dining plans.
For boots im looking at meindl or zamberlan, i like the somewhat classical look of both. For backpacks I've been looking at Abisko Friluft 35, Abisko Hike 35 or Singi 28 with two 5l extenders on the side. Both fit decent at the store today and i really liked the look.
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Open to any suggestions of backpacks with similar style?
Any suggestions for sandals?
I agree with @trecile - I can't imagine a 30 L backpack accommodating men's sandals AND loafers, as well as the other stuff. Better to get a bigger pack rather than having things dangling.already looking at 30l backpacks and light weight boots. I looked at some trail runners but they are just not for me. Im definitely bringing sandals for most evenings, i remember the camino shuffle all too well, but need loafers for some non camino dining plans.
Open to any suggestions of backpacks with similar style?
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