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I have a pair of these men's sandals that have great traction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BXV756/?tag=casaivar02-20Good morning peregrinos,
I'm starting from Seville on 2 May. I'm in the market for some wet and dry sandals for evening wear and for crossing arroyos. Keens have been recommended, but which ones for the VDLP??? I guess a good sole with excellent traction, quick drying and somewhat stylish for getting around the town - at least not uglyAny ideas appreciated.
Richard.
I'll be about a week behind you, Richo. Thanks for the question and others for their responses. Very helpful!Good morning peregrinos,
I'm starting from Seville on 2 May. I'm in the market for some wet and dry sandals for evening wear and for crossing arroyos. Keens have been recommended, but which ones for the VDLP??? I guess a good sole with excellent traction, quick drying and somewhat stylish for getting around the town - at least not uglyAny ideas appreciated.
Richard.
I have worn Newport, Whisper and Venice on various caminos and at-home walks. Newport is the most ugly but wore best, with longest-lasting sole.
They look good Trecile.I have a pair of these men's sandals that have great traction https://smile.amazon.com/Merrell-Blaze-Convert-Sandal-Stucco/dp/B072BXV756/ref=sr_1_2?ie=trecile.UTF8&qid=1548804545&sr=8-2&keywords=merrell+all+out+blaze+sandals
I think that @intrepidtraveler wore them on the VdlP.
H.H. you might catch me up - I'll be starting with a bit of a dodgy kneeI'll be about a week behind you, Richo. Thanks for the question and others for their responses. Very helpful!
I hate the look of my keen sandals, but they are glued to my feet as soon as the weather permits, until it is time to put on shoes in autumn. I don’t remember the style name, but probably the most expensive one...Good morning peregrinos,
I'm starting from Seville on 2 May. I'm in the market for some wet and dry sandals for evening wear and for crossing arroyos. Keens have been recommended, but which ones for the VDLP??? I guess a good sole with excellent traction, quick drying and somewhat stylish for getting around the town - at least not uglyAny ideas appreciated.
Richard.
I hate the look of my keen sandals, but they are glued to my feet as soon as the weather permits, until it is time to put on shoes in autumn. I don’t remember the style name, but probably the most expensive one...
I forgot to mention that I bought Keen because i can’t find Tevas any more in Dublin. I agree, they are excellent. When mine wore out I wasIt’s not that I don’t like the look of the Keens but I always think in for a penny in for a pound if I’m in sandals my toes might as well get some air.
I love my Tevas, I’m surprised they haven’t been mentioned yet! They’re Hurricanes. They have the normal Teva look on top but the sole has fabulous traction and grip. They are also comfy for my wide-ish feet.
My Newports have been all over the world and saved my feet. Good traction, comfy due to foot shape (Whisper, Venice, etc. are not shaped like your feet!), H2 Newport are waterproof.Good morning peregrinos,
I'm starting from Seville on 2 May. I'm in the market for some wet and dry sandals for evening wear and for crossing arroyos. Keens have been recommended, but which ones for the VDLP??? I guess a good sole with excellent traction, quick drying and somewhat stylish for getting around the town - at least not uglyAny ideas appreciated.
Richard.
I walked in late May and June. I had great Keen hiking boots. Whenever my feet got hot I changed into Chacos and walked in then a couple of hours until the swelling of my overheated feet went down. I never got a blister! I love Chacos because you can adjust them for thick socks, wear them in the water and they aren’t too bad looking. (Unless you’re Spanish). They have great arch support too.Good morning peregrinos,
I'm starting from Seville on 2 May. I'm in the market for some wet and dry sandals for evening wear and for crossing arroyos. Keens have been recommended, but which ones for the VDLP??? I guess a good sole with excellent traction, quick drying and somewhat stylish for getting around the town - at least not uglyAny ideas appreciated.
Richard.
I hate the look of my keen sandals, but they are glued to my feet as soon as the weather permits, until it is time to put on shoes in autumn. I don’t remember the style name, but probably the most expensive one...
they are glued to my feet
No one cares what you wear, so forget ugly. Comfort and ease is what you want.Good morning peregrinos,
I'm starting from Seville on 2 May. I'm in the market for some wet and dry sandals for evening wear and for crossing arroyos. Keens have been recommended, but which ones for the VDLP??? I guess a good sole with excellent traction, quick drying and somewhat stylish for getting around the town - at least not uglyAny ideas appreciated.
Richard.
Good morning peregrinos,
I'm starting from Seville on 2 May. I'm in the market for some wet and dry sandals for evening wear and for crossing arroyos. Keens have been recommended, but which ones for the VDLP??? I guess a good sole with excellent traction, quick drying and somewhat stylish for getting around the town - at least not uglyAny ideas appreciated.
Richard.
Merrell does make sandals that are designed to get wet, such as the sandals that I linked to above, which they call a "water sandal". I actually wore a different style of Merrells for about 80% of the Camino del Norte last year. I have tried several different Teva styles, including the Terra Fi Lite, but the straps just didn't work with my feet. I have a brand new pair in women's size 11 if anyone is interested.My first sandals were Merrell and they were very pretty, I thought (as walking sandals go!) but.... they weren’t ok in water.
So now I always take Teva Terra Filite.... Very comfortable, very good to walk in even in ‘rugged’ terrain. Can deal with water....
Looks aren’t everything
I carried Birkenstock EVA sandals. Great for cruising around towns and for the albergue showers. My boots were comfy, so I didn’t walk in them, but a Korean couple we walked with did the entire Frances in them (with socks). Plus they are inexpensive and very lightweight.Good morning peregrinos,
I'm starting from Seville on 2 May. I'm in the market for some wet and dry sandals for evening wear and for crossing arroyos. Keens have been recommended, but which ones for the VDLP??? I guess a good sole with excellent traction, quick drying and somewhat stylish for getting around the town - at least not uglyAny ideas appreciated.
Richard.
It’s the toe protection that I like with the keens - perhaps because I walk in them
Sounds good Leibniz.It’s not that I don’t like the look of the Keens but I always think in for a penny in for a pound if I’m in sandals my toes might as well get some air.
I love my Tevas, I’m surprised they haven’t been mentioned yet! They’re Hurricanes. They have the normal Teva look on top but the sole has fabulous traction and grip. They are also comfy for my wide-ish feet.
But I care, Walking LoverNo one cares what you wear, so forget ugly. Comfort and ease is what you want.
Thanks!I bought Teva lite based on a recommendation from this forum for my first camino.
Wore them for the next 3 long walks summer vacation and will bring them on my VdlP in April.
Teva Terra Fi Lite Sandals - Men's | MEC
Terra Fi Lite Sandals: Super grippy, supportive sandals for playing in or out of the water. Multiple adjustment points allow you to get the fit just right, and extra padding around the awww.mec.ca
I bet they're Keens Whispers or something similar. Not a thing of beauty but bloody comfortable, dry quickly, lightweight with great grippy soles, easy to put on and if you do a complicated foot wobble you can shake any loose stones out and burn some calories at the same time! My husband and I both have them for our hot hot hot Central Otago summer in New Zealand.I hate the look of my keen sandals, but they are glued to my feet as soon as the weather permits, until it is time to put on shoes in autumn. I don’t remember the style name, but probably the most expensive one...
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