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Camino Del Norte (2018)
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I know that a lot of people wear flip flops, ir some other type of sandal in the shower, but I've just gone barefoot.We're planning on walking the Camino del Norte (as part of a longer walk), and reading through information we have found recommendations for including in our gear footwear when taking showers.
Are showers (and cleanliness) really that bad that one has to use footwear?
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Andrew
Just think how many people may have used the shower before you!
Regards
George
PS a search would show that this has been discussed any number of times, with the usual outcome, some do some don’t, I do, can’t risk your feet for the sake of an few grammes of flip flop!
You say “we”. If your walking company is female she may like the Isabella croc sandals that I took on both my caminos. Very comfortable as an after walk sandal and being plastic they work in the shower brilliantly. I just had those and my boots.We're planning on walking the Camino del Norte (as part of a longer walk), and reading through information we have found recommendations for including in our gear footwear when taking showers.
Are showers (and cleanliness) really that bad that one has to use footwear?
Burn Camino
Andrew
Simple
Cute shoe! I have a similar lightweight off-brand sandal I bring, but I like the looks of these better. Thanks for the tip!You say “we”. If your walking company is female she may like the Isabella croc sandals that I took on both my caminos. Very comfortable as an after walk sandal and being plastic they work in the shower brilliantly. I just had those and my boots.
My pack was below 7kg
I'm with you on this as it is exactly what I do; a reason I do not bring flip flops. I prefer a very comfortable open toe sandal that is very lightweight as I often like wearing socks on chilly evenings walking around town. They must be shower friendly too, therefore I can avoid bringing 3 pair as my sandals do "double duty".Light crocs sandals like the Cleo are better than flip flops as you can wear socks on a cold night in the albergues.
Thanks, Alwyn, in this case Crocs are a good option [also this type]. Good luck y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.Sorry, @Sailor but not so simple.
There are an awful lot of people coming and going through these albergues. That's no different than your average health club. The cleanliness may be great, but if someone is carrying a foot fungus and you happen to follow that person in the shower then you may pick it up. Why tempt fate?We're planning on walking the Camino del Norte (as part of a longer walk), and reading through information we have found recommendations for including in our gear footwear when taking showers.
Are showers (and cleanliness) really that bad that one has to use footwear?
Burn Camino
Andrew
You say “we”. If your walking company is female she may like the Isabella croc sandals that I took on both my caminos. Very comfortable as an after walk sandal and being plastic they work in the shower brilliantly. I just had those and my boots.
My pack was below 7kg
I wear Crocs in the shower and for walking around at night. I have found some of the showers are slippery. The crocs helpWe're planning on walking the Camino del Norte (as part of a longer walk), and reading through information we have found recommendations for including in our gear footwear when taking showers.
Are showers (and cleanliness) really that bad that one has to use footwear?
Burn Camino
Andrew
I am not going to add to the mix of views on shoes. Horses surely for courses. But I love to imagine what you have just described! You have cheered me up!!I did skip a shower in one small albergue because the person before me kept shrieking about how there was no hot water and she was hopping up and down and howling! But that's a different thread...
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