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I take Havianas.
Havianas are not heavy, a quick Google search says they are 5-6 oz for men’s. I don’t know if you can get any lighter unless you use the flipflops from the nail salon but those will apart within a couple days. You’re aiming for lightweight but you need to keep in mind durability, being waterproof, etc.I have seen them here in the malls, pretty heavy, smaller tho. thank you
5-6oz a pair?Havianas are not heavy, a quick Google search says they are 5-6 oz for men’s. I don’t know if you can get any lighter unless you use the flipflops from the nail salon but those will apart within a couple days. You’re aiming for lightweight but you need to keep in mind durability, being waterproof, etc.
Yes that’s what Google says5-6oz a pair?
Reefssearching for ultralightweight flip-flops, no luck yet. all seem to be a bit thick and heavy.
I used to carry a 7.9oz/223g pair of Birkenstock EVA slides, they take up too much room and really not needed. my walking shoes are comfortable.
I second Annie, any cheap discount store in any country. You want to look for the kind with a foam type bottom, super lightweight. If you are just looking to shower and walk to and from dinner in them they will more than fit the purpose.You can buy them in any China Bazaar on the Camino.
Another vote for Crocs. On my second Camino my feet divorced my boots. It was an ugly parting with zero chance of reconciliation!Crocs make amazingly lightweight and supportive flip-flops. Also not too expensive.
Buy cheap ones you can bin at the end. Watch out for slippery floors in rooms and bathrooms - flip flops don’t do well on wet floors.searching for ultralightweight flip-flops, no luck yet. all seem to be a bit thick and heavy.
I used to carry a 7.9oz/223g pair of Birkenstock EVA slides, they take up too much room and really not needed. my walking shoes are comfortable.
Look into buying a pair of Tom's loafers. They are super lightweight and you can wear them at night especially if it is cold or rainy and your trail runners are wet. Also for every pair you buy Tom's gives a pair away somewhere in the world to a child that needs shoes. Unless of course you want it for the shower. I think they cost the same as your Birkenstocks do.searching for ultralightweight flip-flops, no luck yet. all seem to be a bit thick and heavy.
I used to carry a 7.9oz/223g pair of Birkenstock EVA slides, they take up too much room and really not needed. my walking shoes are comfortable.
Crocs !!!searching for ultralightweight flip-flops, no luck yet. all seem to be a bit thick and heavy.
I used to carry a 7.9oz/223g pair of Birkenstock EVA slides, they take up too much room and really not needed. my walking shoes are comfortable.
I still use my bfflz from 2016. 10 caminos and lots of other travel, and the soles are hardly worn. Last year the between-the-toe connectors finally broke. I used a couple pieces of 1/8 bungie cord and slide locks to turn them into ultralight sandals. Now they stay on even better. To punch through the thin rubber soles, I heated a paperclip with lighter and melted small holes for the bungie cords. I think total weight is 55 grams/pair.Wanderlusting lawyer on YouTube has a good video, she recommends
bfflz Reusable Pop-Up Flip-Flop
Which are hard to find, I found them on eBay. Also an Amazon search for foldable flip flops may be fruitful.
That's not true, here they're selling snowblowers now, (or at least next month).. never owned or worn flip-flops, and not time to order some. Are Archies or eg to bye in places along FC?I second Annie, any cheap discount store in any country. You want to look for the kind with a foam type bottom, super lightweight. If you are just looking to shower and walk to and from dinner in them they will more than fit the purpose.
Archies were developed and made in Australia. Available from most physiotherapists here and some retail outlets. For the rest of the world their online store is very reliable.That's not true, here they're selling snowblowers now, (or at least next month).. never owned or worn flip-flops, and not time to order some. Are Archies or eg to bye in places along FC?
I took crocs with me. In addition to their big clunky style that one normally associates with crocs, they make lightweight ones as well. Sturdy enough to walk around town or even one day, the last mile to town, and super light weight and compact..searching for ultralightweight flip-flops, no luck yet. all seem to be a bit thick and heavy.
I used to carry a 7.9oz/223g pair of Birkenstock EVA slides, they take up too much room and really not needed. my walking shoes are comfortable.
Ordered them now, read so many good recommendations. Estimated delivery sept 4th, the day before I travel. Thanks for adviseArchies were developed and made in Australia. Available from most physiotherapists here and some retail outlets. For the rest of the world their online store is very reliable.
Xero sandals are super lightweight, durable and secure.searching for ultralightweight flip-flops, no luck yet. all seem to be a bit thick and heavy.
I used to carry a 7.9oz/223g pair of Birkenstock EVA slides, they take up too much room and really not needed. my walking shoes are comfortable.
Do you know what they weigh offhand? might be nice for Thailand rainy season if too heavy for my pack.Flip-Flops with an inbuilt arch support = Archies
I used them on the CF last year; so comfy after a day walking
Archies Footwear - Arch Support Thongs & Footwear
Super comfortable thongs with arch support. At Archies Footwear we created a pair of thongs so comfy & supportive, you’ll never want to take them off.archiesfootwear.com.au
good call! found the bfflz on ebay, no size.. waiting on a reply., I see some other folding EVA onesWanderlusting lawyer on YouTube has a good video, she recommends
bfflz Reusable Pop-Up Flip-Flop
Which are hard to find, I found them on eBay. Also an Amazon search for foldable flip flops may be fruitful.
My current pair of size 9 are 225 gramsDo you know what they weigh offhand? might be nice for Thailand rainy season if too heavy for my pack.
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