@OSUbuckeye85, I wear my Altras on Camino, rain or shine. Yes they get wet, but they also dry very quickly. You mention your wool socks, they will keep your feet warm which is the most important consideration.
Some people have problems when their...
If you are arriving in the afternoon, I might recommend what we did - we walked from the airport into Bayonne (easy) and visited the cathedral and stayed there. It's a lovely area. The next day we walked to Guéthary and then the day after that...
My wife and I have hiked in March / April on the Frances and Norte and used both boots initially and now trail runners. We've been through all sorts of weather except for blistering heat. It's very subjective / personal, but for us the trail...
These, if thin is a top priority: https://www.wrightsock.com/products/coolmesh-ii-quarter-socks?_pos=3&_psq=coolmesh&_ss=e&_v=1.0
These, if you want a cool Camino logo! https://www.wrightsock.com/products/eco-explore?variant=31825134944345
Falling into the "belt and suspenders" group, we use a pack cover if it's really pouring, but everyday use very lightweight bags inside our backpacks. You can use durable plastic zipper style bags, but we really like these Osprey bags...
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