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I'm laughing...I have Crocs. They just aren't the clog style...who knewI actually wear Crocs in the winter. clogs in the winter and sandals in the summer. You can wear them in the shower and around town...
I would probably wear the slides around the albergue and the trail runners around town.Any tips on what you'd recommend for "town shoes" in October? I'm wearing Hoka Trail Runners, and was going to bring my Hoka Recovery slides for the shower and town, but I really think my feet are going to freeze if it gets into the 50's at night.
Yes, I bring slides and wear them often with wool socks. If it is too cold or wet, I wear my hiking shoes.Hoka Recovery slides for the shower and town
Another vote for Crocs. Lightweight, work as shower shoes as well. In 2015 when I had bad blister issues with my boots, I actually did full days walking in them until I hit a big enough town to buy other walking shoes.I actually wear Crocs in the winter. clogs in the winter and sandals in the summer. You can wear them in the shower and around town...
Before I walked my first Camino many years ago, my chiropractor asked to see the shoes I planned to wear after arriving at the days' destination. At my next appointment, I showed him my Ecco walking sandals, which he approved. He said that the shoes or sandals that you wear after walking in boots all day should provide good compression and support to your feet, otherwise you may experience problems.Any tips on what you'd recommend for "town shoes" in October? I'm wearing Hoka Trail Runners, and was going to bring my Hoka Recovery slides for the shower and town, but I really think my feet are going to freeze if it gets into the 50's at night.
I am curious whether those podiatrists think Crocs are bad for one's feet, or if they are simply not the miracle shoes that people claimed when they first became popular. There's a big difference.since they are not good for one's feet, according to more than one podiatrist,
You can also find knock offs for much less.Birkenstock "foam" sandals are much lighter than most flip-flops. Great in the shower with naked feet and just fine around town with socks. $50 at REI and well worth it
Our podiatrist said this - "Crocs are a crock!" Meaning that they are not good for anyone's feet.GetI am curious whether those podiatrists think Crocs are bad for one's feet, or if they are simply not the miracle shoes that people claimed when they first became popular. There's a big difference.
Oh well, I like them. They work better for cleaning in the albergue. I also wore them to work as an RN.Our podiatrist said this - "Crocs are a crock!" Meaning that they are not good for anyone's feet.
Sure, but are they bad, as in harmful? Anything can be harmful if misused.[Crocs are] not good
I had light sports style sandals for the end of the day, I think they are Tevas. If it was cold I wore socks with them, because that is what the Camino fashionistas wear!Any tips on what you'd recommend for "town shoes" in October? I'm wearing Hoka Trail Runners, and was going to bring my Hoka Recovery slides for the shower and town, but I really think my feet are going to freeze if it gets into the 50's at night.
Me too. Never have had an issue.I must confess, I go barefoot in the shower.
How much do they weigh?I like the Crocs Literide. They are softer than the normal crocs. Crocs can be slippery when they are wet. I do prefer a closed toe for protection.
LITERIDE™ 360 CLOG
~18 ounces. I have some Oofos that might be a little lighter, but I have not weighed them.How much do they weigh?
These Croc clogs may be lightweight, but far to clunky in shape to put in my backpack or try to hang on the outside since there is nowhere to loop them if walking. If you are staying in the same location in winter to volunteer as a hospi, I'm sure they are very suitable.I actually wear Crocs in the winter. clogs in the winter and sandals in the summer. You can wear them in the shower and around town...
I had trail runners, thin flip flops for shower and light pair of loafers for town.Any tips on what you'd recommend for "town shoes" in October? I'm wearing Hoka Trail Runners, and was going to bring my Hoka Recovery slides for the shower and town, but I really think my feet are going to freeze if it gets into the 50's at night.
Mine have a little hole in them so you can attach a shoelace or string to hang them on my pack. Maybe an older model, but they have a "Day of the Dead" decoration pattern and I got them on sale before I went to Granon to serve. Often I just shove them in in my water bottle pockets which are large. These are my "winter" crocs. My summer ones are sandals.These Croc clogs may be lightweight, but far to clunky in shape to put in my backpack or try to hang on the outside since there is nowhere to loop them if walking. If you are staying in the same location in winter to volunteer as a hospi, I'm sure they are very suitable.
You own something that you haven’t weighed? I’m disappointed.~18 ounces. I have some Oofos that might be a little lighter, but I have not weighed them.
You have a wide choice -(I’d insert the emoji which indicates that I’m being friendly and not making even a vaguely critical comment, but I haven’t a clue which one it is).
And therein lies the problem. Has anyone ever replied to you with an aubergine (eggplant) I might ask? It’s a total minefield.You have a wide choice -
And this one is from me -
Not on this forum.And therein lies the problem. Has anyone ever replied to you with an aubergine (eggplant) I might ask? It’s a total minefield.
OMG what happened to us that we have to explain ourselves like this?You own something that you haven’t weighed? I’m disappointed.
(I’d insert the emoji which indicates that I’m being friendly and not making even a vaguely critical comment, but I haven’t a clue which one it is).
Indeed, you’re right. I’m not sure it was on here but I recall someone recently feeling they had to explain themselves further because someone had replied to their post with a ‘laughing’ emoji. We really need to move on from the presumption that there is offence in everything.OMG what happened to us that we have to explain ourselves like this?(gratuitous emoji) Take me back to the day when you could talk a little trash without being offended and have fun!
Exactly....I try and make sure everything I carry has more than one purpose. A pair of town shoes doesn't. Rubber flip flops do, you can shower in them and wear them around until you put your regular shoes back on to roam about. Hiking shoes also town shoes. If you're not going anywhere far just wear the flip flops.I wear Hoka Speedgoat 5 during the day......and Hoka Speedgoat 5 (the same) in the evenings.
Town shoes? What for, dead weight. (For the showers, light flip-flops.)
I'm going to do more research into Oofos. Thank you! I suffer from plantar fasciitis from time to time, and Hokas seem to be the only thing I can use here in Maine while hiking.Crocs are light-weight, can be worn with socks, and will keep out the rain unless you step in a puddle. However, since they are not good for one's feet, according to more than one podiatrist, they cannot be called"recovery shoes". Similar looking to Crocs (clunky, unfashionable) are OOFOS. They were highly recommended by our podiatrist because they have a high arch. (That doesn't mean they will be perfect for all types of feet.) Our feet have loved them in the afternoons after a day a walking .. for the past six Caminos. We could not imagine leaving them behind.
So, for "slip in" sandals, do you use a certain brand?I prefer very lightweight slip in sandals instead of flip flops because I walk in the spring and it is often chilly at night going to dinner, so I sometimes will add socks. I don't like putting my hiking shoes back on after showering.
Right. Thank you. I'm not planning on carrying 3 pair of shoes. I will have my trail runners and a "shower/town" shoe. My biggest concern was the temperature in the evening. I will just be prepared and bring socks and wear them. I know on the Appalachian Trail, I used Crocs. The AT and Camino are two different animals in many ways.Exactly....I try and make sure everything I carry has more than one purpose. A pair of town shoes doesn't. Rubber flip flops do, you can shower in them and wear them around until you put your regular shoes back on to roam about. Hiking shoes also town shoes. If you're not going anywhere far just wear the flip flops.
I love itI had light sports style sandals for the end of the day, I think they are Tevas. If it was cold I wore socks with them, because that is what the Camino fashionistas wear!
Any tips on what you'd recommend for "town shoes" in October? I'm wearing Hoka Trail Runners, and was going to bring my Hoka Recovery slides for the shower and town, but I really think my feet are going to freeze if it gets into the 50's at night.
Hoka recovery with Wright socksAny tips on what you'd recommend for "town shoes" in October? I'm wearing Hoka Trail Runners, and was going to bring my Hoka Recovery slides for the shower and town, but I really think my feet are going to freeze if it gets into the 50's at night.
You might look into OOfos. They are AMAZING recovery shoes and have several styles. I plan to use their clogs w/ socks if needed this fall.Any tips on what you'd recommend for "town shoes" in October? I'm wearing Hoka Trail Runners, and was going to bring my Hoka Recovery slides for the shower and town, but I really think my feet are going to freeze if it gets into the 50's at night.
I just ordered a pair of the Oofo clogs!!Just as an aside, I personally know three women who "swear by" Oofos for their plantar fasciitis issues.
You won’t regret it. My partner had problems with her shoes and walked about 300 miles of the Camino in themI just ordered a pair of the Oofo clogs!!
THANK YOU
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