Chuck Cunningham
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I was surprised to see that sandals seem to be a viable option for hiking footwear. Can y'all please share your experience with them. Like or not. Type, worn, etc. Thanks
I did walk for 2 days on a pair of Crocs due to my boots disintegrating on my first day on the Camino Levante. It was in storage for two years and I guess that's why it gave in that quick.
They were comfortable and for most days when the terrain are relatively dry or flat they are actually adequate and comfortable.
Incidentally my replacement two days later was an Asics running shoe (low cut) and I found it adequate for the rest of Camino with inclines and such.
Since then, no more heavy boots (blisters) for me. Trailer runners are good enough. They get wet but they dry fast.
It seems that open toe sandals could be a benefit on downhills. Without the end of the shoe to run into it should prevent toenail problems.If you opt for sandals, please apply the oversize boot fitting suggestions if you plan to wear socks, which is recommended. But, each peregrino has their own walking style and preference.
I have Keen Arroyo II hiking sandals. I use them here in Florida, as it is rather warm for enclosed boots. But, I still wear two pair of socks when hiking.
Also, a closed toe box is a MUST to protect your toes on downhill and rocky segments.
Finally, do carry extra socks. You WILL encounter prodigious mud through the end of June. Your feet will get caked with mud each day. Either "go commando" and just rinse the sandals and feet as needed, or change socks - a lot.
I hope this helps.
Simple sandals, bought in a local store in Portugal. Hard soles so I did not feel the impact of the cobbled stones. Adjustable in every way. I stopped as soon as I noticed I needed to make an adjustment. I walked from Porto to SdC on them and emptied them of pebbles only once.I was surprised to see that sandals seem to be a viable option for hiking footwear. Can y'all please share your experience with them. Like or not. Type, worn, etc. Thanks
hey Chuck, I wore Salomon closed toe sandals for most of my Camino Frances last September between St Jean and Leon, and I found them simply great - we had atypical high temperatures that month, and I got severe blistering the first two days walking in the heat in my boots. I'll be bringing my sandals once again next month, when I do the next stage of the CF - definitely! I recommend you take a good pair as a backup or for the evenings at least.I was surprised to see that sandals seem to be a viable option for hiking footwear. Can y'all please share your experience with them. Like or not. Type, worn, etc. Thanks
I was surprised to see that sandals seem to be a viable option for hiking footwear. Can y'all please share your experience with them. Like or not. Type, worn, etc. Thanks
I was surprised to see that sandals seem to be a viable option for hiking footwear. Can y'all please share your experience with them. Like or not. Type, worn, etc. Thanks
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