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- Walking the Camino del Norte this autumn
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I've been on the shoe hunt and with so many different options and opinions out there it's very hard to make a decision. I understand it's very much down to personal preference when it comes to a matter like footwear but I am seeking some advice specifically from people who've walked the coastal route: do you think it's viable to hike the Norte in a pair of Keen closed toed sandals? I'm looking at the Rialtos currently. They just look to be a really solid shoe and it's appealing to me that they'd be very quick drying and I could go sockless when needed. I also imagine this might eliminate the need to bring a second pair of sandals for the albergues.
At the same time, I do wonder if I'd be playing it safer buying a decent non waterproof trail runner that covers the entire foot.
Any thoughts?
Three Caminos with both.I've been on the shoe hunt and with so many different options and opinions out there it's very hard to make a decision. I understand it's very much down to personal preference when it comes to a matter like footwear but I am seeking some advice specifically from people who've walked the coastal route: do you think it's viable to hike the Norte in a pair of Keen closed toed sandals? I'm looking at the Rialtos currently. They just look to be a really solid shoe and it's appealing to me that they'd be very quick drying and I could go sockless when needed. I also imagine this might eliminate the need to bring a second pair of sandals for the albergues.
At the same time, I do wonder if I'd be playing it safer buying a decent non waterproof trail runner that covers the entire foot.
Any thoughts?
My sandals are much more open than the Keens and I didn't have any problem with stones in my sandals. If a small one did get in it was easy to get it out without removing the sandals. I met some pilgrims wearing boots that often got small stones inside and had to stop and take off the boots and shake them upside down to remove them.did you have issues with debris making its way into the sandals?
i'm pretty sold on some Keen Arroyos at this point, i tried them on at the Keen store here in Portland today and they were SO comfy, but this is the one concern keeping me from making a purchase.
did you have issues with debris making its way into the sandals?
i'm pretty sold on some Keen Arroyos at this point, i tried them on at the Keen store here in Portland today and they were SO comfy, but this is the one concern keeping me from making a purchase.
did you have issues with debris making its way into the sandals?
i'm pretty sold on some Keen Arroyos at this point, i tried them on at the Keen store here in Portland today and they were SO comfy, but this is the one concern keeping me from making a purchase.
Hi, you never mentioned what brand sandals you wore. I see Keens are popular, I have a pair myself but I'm also looking at other options. What did you wear?My sandals are much more open than the Keens and I didn't have any problem with stones in my sandals. If a small one did get in it was easy to get it out without removing the sandals. I met some pilgrims wearing boots that often got small stones inside and had to stop and take off the boots and shake them upside down to remove them.
I have tried quite a few brands and styles, but many of them had straps that hit my foot in the wrong places. I ended up with Merrell Siren Strap sandals, which worked well for my long narrow foot.Hi, you never mentioned what brand sandals you wore. I see Keens are popular, I have a pair myself but I'm also looking at other options. What did you wear?
Those are nice looking. I've found Merrell to have too high of an arch for me but I will try these. I like the style. Keens work with my feet, I will look at those as well for this type of style - Thanks!!I have tried quite a few brands and styles, but many of them had straps that hit my foot in the wrong places. I ended up with Merrell Siren Strap sandals, which worked well for my long narrow foot.
I walked from Irun to Santander in the Keen whisper sandals. Also the Frances and Portugues from Porto to Tui had no issues on any of them in sandals. I still brought flip flops for Albergues.I've been on the shoe hunt and with so many different options and opinions out there it's very hard to make a decision. I understand it's very much down to personal preference when it comes to a matter like footwear but I am seeking some advice specifically from people who've walked the coastal route: do you think it's viable to hike the Norte in a pair of Keen closed toed sandals? I'm looking at the Rialtos currently. They just look to be a really solid shoe and it's appealing to me that they'd be very quick drying and I could go sockless when needed. I also imagine this might eliminate the need to bring a second pair of sandals for the albergues.
At the same time, I do wonder if I'd be playing it safer buying a decent non waterproof trail runner that covers the entire foot.
Any thoughts?
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