Thongs ... when done walking for the day

[R Valdez]

No, not those kind of thongs.

These ......

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BRC51N6/?tag=casaivar02-20

Evidently they are used by long distance runners (after they run) and by people with foot pain. I am one of the latter, so I will buy a pair to try. They are supposed to be very light and cushiony (sp?), plus you can wear them in the shower.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I have Spenco arch support sandals, lightweight and supporting.

 

[Camino Chris]

They look very comfortable. Unfortunately I always feel a need to wear fully open toe sandals as it can be chilly in early evenings in spring Caminos, so I usually wear a pair of socks with the sandals. I know, dorky, but my toes stay warm and comfy!

 

[AJ]

Be careful with thongs: the cheap plastic ones are deadly on wet cobblestones.

 

[Dave2525]

As soon as I hit the albergue my shoes came off and my thongs went on. Not the ones shown in the amazon link but they served the same purpose.

Dried quickly after a shower and good for wandering around at the end of the day.

 

[nycwalking]

Thongs, flip-flops, banana slaps, easy to pack, lightweight and great for showers. Never went without them.

 

[fenix]

No, not those kind of thongs.

These ......

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BRC51N6/?tag=casaivar02-20

Evidently they are used by long distance runners (after they run) and by people with foot pain. I am one of the latter, so I will buy a pair to try. They are supposed to be very light and cushiony (sp?), plus you can wear them in the shower.

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Those are Oofos. My "camp shoes" have always been crocs, but on the advice given by another poster in another thread, I gave the Oofos a try. They are not just thongs, they are "recovery shoes". And they are little clouds of paradise on my feet.

Seriously, I'm sold. They are going on camino with me instead of my crocs. I have hope they will help keep my plantars at bay post-walking.

 

[fenix]

They look very comfortable. Unfortunately I always feel a need to wear fully open toe sandals as it can be chilly in early evenings in spring Caminos, so I usually wear a pair of socks with the sandals. I know, dorky, but my toes stay warm and comfy!

Yes, well, that's where tabi (Japanese flip-flop) socks come to play. Embrace your inner dork!

 

[ChristinaD]

Yes, well, that's where tabi (Japanese flip-flop) socks come to play. Embrace your inner dork!

Injinji toe socks work with sandals too - and they protect each little piggie.

 

[Camino Chris]

Injinji toe socks work with sandals too - and they protect each little piggie.

Oh, I forgot about those. I've never owned a pair, but have heard good things about them. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[whariwharangi]

I would suggest a thong might be a bit much in an albergue.

 

[Camino Chris]

Yes, well, that's where tabi (Japanese flip-flop) socks come to play. Embrace your inner dork!

Totally cool, dorky or not!

 

[whariwharangi]

No, not those kind of thongs.

These ......

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BRC51N6/?tag=casaivar02-20

Evidently they are used by long distance runners (after they run) and by people with foot pain. I am one of the latter, so I will buy a pair to try. They are supposed to be very light and cushiony (sp?), plus you can wear them in the shower.

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Is called 'flip-flop' or 'sandal'.

 

[Camino Chris]

I would suggest a thong might be a bit much in an albergue.

You mean a bit "less" in an albergue, don't you?

 

[trecile]

I would suggest a thong might be a bit much in an albergue.

And yet I have seen them. And I don't mean the sandals.

 

[Icacos]

Thongs, flip-flops, banana slaps, .....

In one part of the world, they're called 'go forwards.'

 

[Juliet Clark]

No, not those kind of thongs.

These ......

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BRC51N6/?tag=casaivar02-20

Evidently they are used by long distance runners (after they run) and by people with foot pain. I am one of the latter, so I will buy a pair to try. They are supposed to be very light and cushiony (sp?), plus you can wear them in the shower.

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These are great thongs. I wore Havanans over 33 days and they were not supportive at all, however smaller in size than the OOFS to fit into my backpack. You can't skimp on foot comfort! So yes buy and try.

 

[linkster]

These look interesting. Do you know how much they weigh? I want something that will serve double duty with the shower and walking around town at the end of the day. I would prefer a closed toe for protection, and possibly a back strap. I was planning on bringing a pair of crocs. I have uses my crocs on a flat trail before to give my feet a rest from a blister. The downside to crocs is how slippery they become as they start to wear. I have seen to many slips and falls, and will not allow crocs on the boat.

 

[MickMac]

Try keen uneeks brilliant.

 

[englishstu]

I had problem with the other thongs, I.e not knowing which way round to wear them.Still, don't want to tell you my troubles

 

[Stivandrer]

after a whole life of being adverse to flip flops / thongs sandals, I took to these on my first Camino. Never have my feet been happier!! Spreading of the toes and drying out of puffed skin.... Ahhhh....
I too invested in Injini toe socks in Astorga and this gave comfort to obstinent blisters btw my toes, and gave great support. never cold feet. never again.

 

[fenix]

These look interesting. Do you know how much they weigh? I want something that will serve double duty with the shower and walking around town at the end of the day. I would prefer a closed toe for protection, and possibly a back strap. I was planning on bringing a pair of crocs. I have uses my crocs on a flat trail before to give my feet a rest from a blister. The downside to crocs is how slippery they become as they start to wear. I have seen to many slips and falls, and will not allow crocs on the boat.

My Oofos flip-flops weigh 9 oz. By comparison, my Crocs Karin clogs (Mary Jane style w/ 2 straps) weigh 8 oz.

(Oofos also has slides and clogs, but don't know their weights. )

Warning, Oofos may spoil your other shoes for you. I used to think my Crocs were the most comfortable thing I ever had the privilege to grace my feet with post walking. After a couple days around the house in the Oofos, the Crocs feel like flat, hard cardboard.

 

[linkster]

@fenix do the Oofos get slippery (loose traction) as they wear? It does not take long for the crocs to start loosing traction.

 

[fenix]

@fenix do the Oofos get slippery (loose traction) as they wear? It does not take long for the crocs to start loosing traction.

Well, that's not something I've noticed with my crocs. But I've also never hiked in them. I use them for post-hike and camp shoes. I got the ones with straps so I could use them for stream crossing, but I'm pretty lazy about changing my shoes for that, and end up just splashing through and walking my hiking shoes dry.

I also use my crocs for house shoes, gardening, and errands and they've been incredibly durable. I haven't noticed a change in traction.

My biggest concern about the Oofos is durability - they are so soft and cushy. I don't intend to hike hike in them, but I want them to be evening/town shoes too - not just albergue/shower shoes.

I've only had the Oofos a few days now, but I'm taking them camping and on lots of city errands over the next couple months to see how they hold up.

 

[OLDBIKERIDER]

Birkenstock EVAs worked for me, you can wear your regular socks or bare feet in them. Walked Burgos to Santiago in them as well as in Albergue and around town, no problems. And I wear them all the time at home, including right now. Very light and only $35 as I recall.

 

[Camino Chris]

Birkenstock EVAs worked for me, you can wear your regular socks or bare feet in them. Walked Burgos to Santiago in them as well as in Albergue and around town, no problems. And I wear them all the time at home, including right now. Very light and only $35 as I recall.

I think Birkenstocks are a great shoe, and know several peoole who love them. Unfortunately they do not work for me. I am rather flat footed and the shape of their pronounced arch absolutely kills my feet!

 

[OLDBIKERIDER]

I think Birkenstocks are a great shoe, and know several peoole who love them. Unfortunately they do not work for me. I am rather flat footed and the shape of their pronounced arch absolutely kills my feet!

My point exactly, shoe recommendations are not significant as well all have different feet. My wife cannot wear the Birkenstocks either.

It did amaze me when I was inducted into the Air Force and some guys THREW shoes at me after sizing me up and they all were really comfortable from the first day. How did they do that? I wish I still had those 'Vietnam" combat boots, they were great.

 

[tomishy]

Well, that's not something I've noticed with my crocs. But I've also never hiked in them. I use them for post-hike and camp shoes. I got the ones with straps so I could use them for stream crossing, but I'm pretty lazy about changing my shoes for that, and end up just splashing through and walking my hiking shoes dry.

I also use my crocs for house shoes, gardening, and errands and they've been incredibly durable. I haven't noticed a change in traction.

My biggest concern about the Oofos is durability - they are so soft and cushy. I don't intend to hike hike in them, but I want them to be evening/town shoes too - not just albergue/shower shoes.

I've only had the Oofos a few days now, but I'm taking them camping and on lots of city errands over the next couple months to see how they hold up.

Hi
how have the oofos held up for durability?
Thank you

 

[Camino Chrissy]

My daughter-in-law and two sister-in-laws all love their Oofas! It's helped their plantar fasciatis, but are quite expensive. Although not too heavy, they are not as lightweight as the various Croc options.