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As you were posting this, I posted about Toms. I checked out their loafers and they are many times more expensive than the Toms are. They would probably last longer but not 4 or 5 times longer and you are supporting a company that has given away 1/3 of their profits. Take a look at my posting just above here.I have big feet (size 14 us) so I am somewhat limited. But over the years, I've learned to really appreciate Mephisto. They are expensive but very comfortable and good for walking as well as evening alternatives.
Without a doubt my fav ´evening shoes’ are CROCS. They are super light,durable, cushy, great for in the Albergue, the shower, and on the street because your toes are protected. The only down sides-you have to be strapped to your pack’s exterior (but this makes them super quick to access when its time to change out of your walking shoes), and they are pretty darn ugly!Hello friends. What are your favorite second pair of shoes to bring? Last time I had flip flops and a summer sandal. This time I'm going in October. Suggestions for a comfy post hike shoe that I could walk around town in, even in the rain?
Tall order I know.
Thank you.
Hello friends. What are your favorite second pair of shoes to bring? Last time I had flip flops and a summer sandal. This time I'm going in October. Suggestions for a comfy post hike shoe that I could walk around town in, even in the rain?
Tall order I know.
Thank you.
I have a pair and I've been wearing them around the house, but they don't seem very comfortable. I think great for the showers and maybe inside the albergues.Crocs. Or more accurately a cheap knock-off version of them.
Thank you. I've tried those and there's one buckle on the top of the foot that rubs so badly. Maybe I could modify it? I think there is no perfect shoeTeva Hurricane Drift sandals. Weigh only 7 ozs.
I'll try those. I just saw some at REI. They look like a great option.Lightweight EVA Birkenstocks.
Cool. I have the lone peak and another one with the "high" thickness. The Olympus looks like the heel has a lot of shoe material there. Does it bother your Achilles? It seems too high for me.My Altra Olympus trail runners. So comfortable I usually wore them at night too, even though I had (fake) crocs with me.
I had those and walked much of my 2019 Camino in them, but I got a new pair and they are rubbing in the front and one buckle.ECCO adjustable hiking sandals which you can also use for hiking. With a good pair of wool hiking socks I can do 25 km in these sandals but also wear them in the evenings for comfort. I agree with markie6 above. They’re a good alternative if it’s hot or if you have blisters.
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I get plantar fasciitis if I don't have proper arch support. Someone gifted me a pair of Crocs and I had to give them away after being in agony after about half an hour of wearing them.I have a pair and I've been wearing them around the house, but they don't seem very comfortable. I think great for the showers and maybe inside the albergues.
Yes me too for Crocs, but I cut out the toes for more comfort. A big consideration for me was their light weight so I could travel for a month on Greek Islands with only "cabin bag" which was a must not only for planes but also on ferries.Crocs sandals work for me. Being plastic they’re good in the shower, they dry quickly and are OK for walking around in the evening.
I’ve never tried walking much more than 3km in them so can’t comment on covering distance in them.
I only ever have two pairs of footwear with me, one for walking and the Croc sandals.
The sole is very thick (that’s why they are so comfortable) but the ankle height is just the normal height for shoes so no Achilles issues at all.Cool. I have the lone peak and another one with the "high" thickness. The Olympus looks like the heel has a lot of shoe material there. Does it bother your Achilles? It seems too high for me.
If you're otherwise happy with them, don't be afraid to just cut a couple of pieces of moleskin to fit under the parts that are rubbing. Easier/cheaper than getting a whole new pair of shoes. (I understand that, depending on where the rubbing's happening, you might not be able to easily cut pieces of moleskin to fit, but it's worth a think, at least...).I had those and walked much of my 2019 Camino in them, but I got a new pair and they are rubbing in the front and one buckle.
Absolutely love them. Super lightweight, comfortable and some support. Adjustable for none or any weight socks. And they come in a fabulous variety of colors (I got kind of carried away). I have silver ones with me on this Camino--for formal occasions I accessorize with silver earrings.Lightweight EVA Birkenstocks.
I tried their slide version and they rubbed the sides of my feet raw. I love the arch support and the light weight though. Thanks for the recommendation.my go-tos, which can also be worn on the path. And they are currently on sale.
Women's OOcandoo Sandal - Water Drop (SALE)
Introducing OOcandoo. Travel-ready, OOfoam™ technology and the patented OOFOS footbed take on a new versatile, lightweight and flexible design. The addition of a hook and loop fastener means you can easily slide these on while maintaining a secure fit for everything from creek crossings to...www.oofos.com
I found my hiking sandals a suitable second pair of footwear on my last October Camino. We'll see how they do in my upcoming November Camino.Hello friends. What are your favorite second pair of shoes to bring? Last time I had flip flops and a summer sandal. This time I'm going in October. Suggestions for a comfy post hike shoe that I could walk around town in, even in the rain?
Tall order I know.
Thank you.
Which route are you walking?I found my hiking sandals a suitable second pair of footwear on my last October Camino. We'll see how they do in my upcoming November Camino.
The Torres from Salamanca to Braga and then the Geira e dos Arrieiros from Braga to Santiago.Which route are you walking?
You walk with these sandals instead of hiking shoes? I bought a pair for the evenings and they weight 660 grams....adding to the 11 kg weight of the bag, I had taken tongs for the showers but walking in old towns and long distances just doesn't cut it.ECCO adjustable hiking sandals which you can also use for hiking. With a good pair of wool hiking socks I can do 25 km in these sandals but also wear them in the evenings for comfort. I agree with markie6 above. They’re a good alternative if it’s hot or if you have blisters.
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For me, Merrell Gore Tex hiking shoes, followed by Merrell sandals and a good foot oil = happy feet at the end of every day.Hello friends. What are your favorite second pair of shoes to bring? Last time I had flip flops and a summer sandal. This time I'm going in October. Suggestions for a comfy post hike shoe that I could walk around town in, even in the rain?
Tall order I know.
Thank you.
I'd be right beside you on that, 'cept I'm somewhat clumsy and would probably end up breaking a toe or something.Barefoot.
Crocs.Hello friends. What are your favorite second pair of shoes to bring? Last time I had flip flops and a summer sandal. This time I'm going in October. Suggestions for a comfy post hike shoe that I could walk around town in, even in the rain?
Tall order I know.
Thank you.
I think that's what I'm going with.Crocs.
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