Bought equipment! This is happening.

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Novos

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• Jun 4, 2016

• #1

Hi there,

After staying at the store for almost 4 hours (they kept the store open just for me for about 45 minutes), white smoke came out!
I'm done with the major equipment.

Backpack: Gregory Z 40
Shoes: Salomon hillpass mid gtx

Total cost was 250$.

Anyway, i'm just happy i'm done with it and finally i can start training.

Will be in St.Jean or Roncesvalles in the end of august.

Thanks for all your help.

 

Last edited: Jun 5, 2016

Mike Savage

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• Jun 5, 2016

• #2

Buen Camino Novos!

 

Peter Fransiscus

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• Jun 5, 2016

• #3

Novos said:

Hi there,

After staying at the store for almost 4 hours (they kept the store open just for me for about 45 minutes), white smoke came out!
I'm done with the major equipment.

Backpack: Gregory Z 40
Shoes: Salomon hillpass mid gtx

Total cost was 250$.

Anyway, i'm just happy i'm done with it and finally i'm can start training.

Will be in St.Jean or Roncesvalles in the end of august.

Thanks for all your help.

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Wish you a wonderful journey and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

NualaOC

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• Jun 5, 2016

• #4

Buen Camino @Novos - and well done on sorting out your two biggest items of equipment.

 

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Novos

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• Jun 5, 2016

• #5

Do you think shoes' soles fit the camino?

 

NualaOC

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• Jun 6, 2016

• #6

Novos said:

Do you think shoes' soles fit the camino?

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Hi Novos, I'm not sure that I understand your question. Are you concerned that you've bought the wrong shoes? If it's any consolation, lots of people walk the Camino in Salomon trail shoes or mid boots. A lighter shoe would work fine, but if you're happy with the fit and comfort of your boot, you should probably stick with it. However, it's important to do lots of walking in your new footwear before your Camino - so that you can make an informed decision about what works best for you.

 

Stuart Lennon

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• Jun 6, 2016

• #7

Exciting times. Get walking in those shoes and with that pack. I'm off for a training walk on Friday...(and a nice lunch)

 

camster

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• Jun 7, 2016

• #8

How exciting! Buen camino!

 

Wokabaut_Meri

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• Jun 8, 2016

• #9

Novos said:

Do you think shoes' soles fit the camino?

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I think that you're asking if the sole/tread is suitable for - and durable - for a Camino.

Hopefully, someone on the forum will have experience with that particular brand and style and can give you the benefit of their experience.

The manufacturer states: Delivering optimal traction on varied surfaces, Salomon's Contagrip® outsoles use the ideal combination of specialized rubbers for each specific use.

Sounds like a good start!

 

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Novos

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• Jun 10, 2016

• #10

Just letting you know that i replaced my shoes with The north face men's hedgehog mid GTX, which is more comfortable for my feet. Will test it during the next few days.

Thanks.