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The suggestion I've heard most often is to stuff them overnight with newspaper. That seemed to work for my shoes, which got soaked on the Salvador when I stepped into mud up now my knees, and even more soaked subsequently when I stopped to wash... -
Two comments. Non- waterproof shoes dry out much faster walking than wet waterproof shoes. And if good socks and well-fit shoes, wet shoes were no problem for my wife and me, but only in mild weather conditions. Wet and cold (maybe sub-50...
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No, tight gaiters stop a lot of water from coming in over the top of my mid high boots. Rain or fully submerged. A rain kilt over lapping the top of the gaiter keeps the rain out of the gaiter. A roof shingle effect. Buen Camino
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Genecamino55 replied to the thread Wet hiking shoes.That seems to be the nearly unanimous solution.
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I want to express my appreciation of the detailed assessment you always give on whatever subject! Voilà! Thank you!
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Genecamino55 reacted to jashby1953cdr's post in the thread Upcoming 1st trial 3 days SJPDP to Pamplona in late September with
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If you set out from SJPDP on Monday 23rd, look out for a white haired old English guy on the Camino!! -
I bought mine at Sport Zone in the Via Catarina mall near the Bolhao market. Be sure to get the rubber tips too!
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The albergues often have a stack of newspaper available for this purpose.
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Yes, actually a good question. Please don't just take the ones lying around a bar/cafe. They are for the local people to read. You can ask if there are any old ones. Or buy new ones, not expensive for the good they do your feet. Buen Camino
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Genecamino55 replied to the thread Wet hiking shoes.Funny that you said that.. i assumed it must be readily available as so many people recommended it.
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