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I'm another "sandalista." I've walked my last few Caminos, including the more "rugged" San Salvador exclusively in open toe hiking sandals.
Like @BeatriceKarjalainen I find it easy to remove the occasional small stone without having to take off...
I have walked all my caminos in only Teva Tirra. I wear toe socks as base layer and Smartwool socks on top. I have had no problems with blister nor bumping into stones. I prefer open toe sandals as I can get the pebbles out and when walking...
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