Walking Sandals???

[MorgDoel]

I'm starting my camino at the beginning of July and I'm wondering wether walking sandals would be a good idea? Or should I just bring flip flops?

Thanks

 

[Kanga]

In July having some walking sandals is a great idea. It gets hot and sandals give your feet a breather. They are also a life saver if you develop blisters from hot sweaty shoes.

 

[Jonas]

If you are used to it, and has good stability in your anchles.
I am walking in sandals (from SJPDP, in Villafranca just now), and love it

 

[itsjann]

In July having some walking sandals is a great idea. It gets hot and sandals give your feet a breather. They are also a life saver if you develop blisters from hot sweaty shoes.

How about in sept.-oct time frame is it still warm enough to wear walking sandals?

 

[Kanga]

How about in sept.-oct time frame is it still warm enough to wear walking sandals?

September is usually warm, October is getting cold. But it really is unpredictable.

 

[nidarosa]

Yes, and if not, wear your wool socks inside them - it's considered Camino Chic!

 

[MorgDoel]

Thanks for the responses! Could anyone recommend a good pair of walking sandals?

 

[Bungkus]

Ecco Brand! I work as a tour leader in Indonesia, where it can be hot and muddy, and I've tried just about very brand on the market over the years. I will only buy Ecco now, as they have the best grip on slippery rocks, give good support and I've never had a blister... And I wear them just about every day. They are ugly and expensive, but your feet will love you

 

[Jonas]

Ecco from Denmark

 

[Sue M]

I've just walked from Le Puy to Conques in sandals. Last September I walked from Sarria to Santiago in sandals. Most people wear walking boots but nearly all the paths on the Camino are OK in sandals as long as it isn't s owing or pouring with rain. I carried a pair of trail shoes in case I needed the, but I didn't.

 

[bystander]

Ecco Offroad Lite sandals

 

[nidarosa]

Teva Terra Fi or other models, so comfortable and great for walking or in the shower.

 

[wayfarer]

My favourites are Keen sandals, closed toe, not as bad for picking up pebbles. I also bring a €5 pair of plastic sandals for the shower.

 

[unadara]

Merrell saved my life this Camino, bought on Amazon and few other hard core walkers on Via de la plata had them also, they are a mens sandal (some ads say that) but I took a 39/40, always wore socks (prevent rubbing)..they have a VIbram sole, I did wear tevas before but the sole and support was not as good. Merrell Women's Kahuna Iii Classic Taupe Ankle Wrap Sandal..

 

[Healing Pilgrim]

Camino Chic indeed... I agree, go with the sandals! After a blister-forming couple of days in hiking boots, I gave them up in favor of my two-week old TEVA brand sandals. From mid-September till the end of November, come sun, rain, wind or torrential downpours. And yes, the wool socks (+ application of Vaseline each morning) helped alot! I'm indebted to the people at TEVA
Proof is in the photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/peripatete/sets/72157640221217943/

 

[Joann]

I finished my last 4 days of the camino in hiking sandals...I wish I had started in them!

 

[cherrys]

I'm starting my camino at the beginning of July and I'm wondering wether walking sandals would be a good idea? Or should I just bring flip flops?

Thanks

I walked 5 Sept - 16 Oct. mostly in boots, but wore my hiking sandals on flatter stretches. I really wish I had worn them more - they give your feet a chance to bend and wiggle around more, as well as breathe. I've since bought a lighter, lower pair of hiking shoes, and plan on alternating them with the sandals depending on the terrain. The sandals are made by Columbia, pretty cheap $35ish, and not perfect, but they worked. And still do. Biggest reason I bought them is I hate sandals with black soles (because of the heat in the sun) - these are grey.

 

[Oxford Alice]

Tevas worked for me. I always started out in boots, but a couple of times I did the last Kilometers in my Tevas. Bliss!

 

[bystander]

My favourites are Keen sandals, closed toe, not as bad for picking up pebbles. I also bring a €5 pair of plastic sandals for the shower.

Wayfarer, following your recommendation for Keen Sandals I did some research on these and have changed my mind about the Ecco sandals and will be buying a pair of Keen Newport H2s.
I, particularly, took into account your comment on "picking up pebbles" with open toes shoes.
Additionally the closed toe will help to avoid stubbed toes
Thank you.

 

[reg2450]

I'm starting my camino at the beginning of July and I'm wondering wether walking sandals would be a good idea? Or should I just bring flip flops?

Thanks

sandals. Good quality ones. That love your feet. I had a pair of the ugliest crocs in the world that cost nigh on $90AUD. They loved my feet. Only got to wear them in the last week throughout the day, but they were a boon for my tootsies after the days trekking. Sandals.

 

[s. brown]

Camino Chic indeed... I agree, go with the sandals! After a blister-forming couple of days in hiking boots, I gave them up in favor of my two-week old TEVA brand sandals. From mid-September till the end of November, come sun, rain, wind or torrential downpours. And yes, the wool socks (+ application of Vaseline each morning) helped alot! I'm indebted to the people at TEVA
Proof is in the photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/peripatete/sets/72157640221217943/

I love your photos! Great idea to photograph your feet on the way.

 

[Healing Pilgrim]

Thanks S. Brown - it was also a constant reminder that anything was possible, regardless of the so-called-obstacles (bumps, rocks, rain, puddles, etc) that I encountered along the way

 

[RumAndChupacabras]

Proof is in the photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/peripatete/sets/72157640221217943/

Very cool...I luv'd these pix! Which socks did you use @Healing Pilgrim?

 

[Dutchwalk53]

I walked every day the first 10/12 miles (16/20 km) in my Keen Marshall hiking shoes.......then the last few miles in my cheap but super comfy and strong sandals from Bass Pro . I loved the switch . My son walked only the first day in his Merrell boots...too hot he found....so after that he walked the entire Camino in Keen sandals. We did have GREAT weather in May/June.

 

[RumAndChupacabras]

@Dutchwalk53, I'll be a first time Peregrina on the Del Norte route (Lord willing) come May/June or September 2016. It's encouraging to read you write this as well! I try listening to my gut feeling but, always leave room for reading what others have to say. My feeling is that my Teva Terra Fi4's are SUPER comfortable (no matter what their weight) and I'll be bringing them.

 

[Jo Jo]

I have bought the Keen Newport during a 2014 Camino, but have since switched to the Keen Arroyo II sandal. Sole of a hiking boot with a sandal top. Worked great on on Italian camino this summer, and was sufficient to walk the John Muir trail (California Sierra Nevada mountains) this fall.

 

[Kanga]

I walked 840 km of the Norte in May/June in my Ecco sandals, and am now happily half way along the Camino Frances in the same sandals. No socks. Love 'em!

 

[Kanga]

 

[RumAndChupacabras]

@Kanga, is that a Macabi skirt?

 

[Kanga]

@RumAndChupacabras yes. I shortened it a bit because I found the bottom kept getting dirty. I love the pockets. Deep and very secure. Does away with the need for a handbag or money belt etc.

 

[KatefromOz]

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dear fellow aussie, are you happy with those sandals? would you recommend their brand please? sunshine coast smiles

 

[wayfarer]

I have just spent the last week walking in the French Pyrenees using my Keen Newport sandals and no problems other than the odd stop to remove a bit of gravel. Granted I was only doing eight to ten k a day but it was tough going compared to most of the CF. The first two days I used runners but found them too hot and switched to the sandals. I would definately use them on a Camino if I am lucky enough to walk one again.