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Great lightweight slide sandals for albergues at Dollar Tree

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I found some great, super lightweight slides perfect for albergues at the Dollar Tree Store today!
The pair that I bought in women's size large (40-41) only weighs 4.7 ounces/131 grams! As a comparison, I have some knockoff Birkenstock EVA sandals which weigh 7.5 ounces/212 grams for the pair.
I actually like these Dollar Tree slides better. They are more cushiony, and they don't make an embarrassing sound when I walk in them.
😉

I bought myself a couple of pairs.

I didn't see any specifically for men, but they did have a size XL (42-43) that should fit many men.

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I found some great, super lightweight slides perfect for albergues at the Dollar Tree Store today!
The pair that I bought in women's size large (40-41) only weighs 4.7 ounces/131 grams! As a comparison, I have some knockoff Birkenstock EVA sandals which weigh 7.5 ounces/212 grams for the pair.
I actually like these Dollar Tree slides better. They are more cushiony, and they don't make an embarrassing sound when I walk in them.
😉

I bought myself a couple of pairs.

I didn't see any specifically for men, but they did have a size XL (42-43) that should fit many men.

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They look great for the low weight. I have looked at Dollar General sandals often over the last few years, but the cheapie slides have always been very heavy plastic. I will check out Dollar Tree.🙂
 
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Have you tried they wet on a slippery surface? If so how did they hold up. Stability (slip/slide) is a huge concern for me.

thanks
Not yet, I just bought them, but they do have a textured sole, and the material that they are made out of isn't slick and smooth.
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I should also mention that not all Dollar Tree stores have them. After I bought mine I went to another Dollar Tree that was on my way home, and they didn't have them in stock. Fortunately, (I guess 😄) there's no shortage of Dollar Tree stores.
 
I should also mention that not all Dollar Tree stores have them. After I bought mine I went to another Dollar Tree that was on my way home, and they didn't have them in stock. Fortunately, (I guess 😄) there's no shortage of Dollar Tree stores.
🤞
 
Different product, but I discovered the discount Korean store that has come to Canada: MINISO, and they had the most mAH and more ports in their selection of backup battery packs for mobile devices: https://shop.miniso.ca/products/min...-portable-charger?_pos=3&_sid=448acfad3&_ss=r

I was able to pick up a double USB port 20000 mAH power bank on sale for about $20 before my 2019 camino. With a watch, a phone and an iPad to charge, it was indispensable, allowing me to use only one outlet port in an Albergue and charge 2 devices from the bank while it was charging.
 
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
Also, I have seen these shampoo bars in Dollar Tree. Again, it's hit or miss which stores have them. I have used this brand and liked it.

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I found some great, super lightweight slides perfect for albergues at the Dollar Tree Store today!
The pair that I bought in women's size large (40-41) only weighs 4.7 ounces/131 grams! As a comparison, I have some knockoff Birkenstock EVA sandals which weigh 7.5 ounces/212 grams for the pair.
I actually like these Dollar Tree slides better. They are more cushiony, and they don't make an embarrassing sound when I walk in them.
😉

I bought myself a couple of pairs.

I didn't see any specifically for men, but they did have a size XL (42-43) that should fit many men.

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I picked up a pair similar and almost air like weight wise and use them for shower, nighttime bathroom trips and to rest and air my feet end of day. But I do use a also very lightweight Sketchers sandals with nice cushy soles for walking (weather and path condition dependent) in the afternoon.
 
I found some great, super lightweight slides perfect for albergues at the Dollar Tree Store today!
The pair that I bought in women's size large (40-41) only weighs 4.7 ounces/131 grams! As a comparison, I have some knockoff Birkenstock EVA sandals which weigh 7.5 ounces/212 grams for the pair.
I actually like these Dollar Tree slides better. They are more cushiony, and they don't make an embarrassing sound when I walk in them.
😉

I bought myself a couple of pairs.

I didn't see any specifically for men, but they did have a size XL (42-43) that should fit many men.

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I could probably get a few toes in that shoe at 43!!! Que lastima
 
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Ooh I like the hot pink ones !
 
I found some great, super lightweight slides perfect for albergues at the Dollar Tree Store today!
The pair that I bought in women's size large (40-41) only weighs 4.7 ounces/131 grams! As a comparison, I have some knockoff Birkenstock EVA sandals which weigh 7.5 ounces/212 grams for the pair.
I actually like these Dollar Tree slides better. They are more cushiony, and they don't make an embarrassing sound when I walk in them.
😉

I bought myself a couple of pairs.

I didn't see any specifically for men, but they did have a size XL (42-43) that should fit many men.

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When I walked the Camino in 2017 I took a pair of flip flops that i bought at Old Navy $1.50. Light weight. Useful for "evening wear" as well as in the albergue. HIGHLY recommend them.
 

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