Taste test

[Steve Bean]

Rae - I'd like to add my 2 cents  (or sense) to your dilemma - As you
have probably guessed, there are as many answers and/or solutions to the
footgear issue as their are Pilgrims - First of all, I'm a runner, trail
and road, averaging about 50 - 60 miles a week, so my feet and ankles
are tough - From my standpoint, I will never go again with boots, but
will use sandals - I hiked the Camino this spring - I started in old,
but little used hiking boots and had few problems, a couple of minor
blisters, but overall, they worked - However, due to circumstances, I
needed ( I thought) to buy a pair of sandals  in Carrion de los Condes -
I had a choice between cheap ones for lounging around, or expensive ones
($45.00) for hiking - I chose the latter and will never go back to
anything else - I purchased 'Trail Sandals' (not the brand, but the
type) in a sporting goods store - Designed for hiking with thick soles
and cushy insides, plus various adjustements for fit - I don't remember
the brand or model, but REI or Road Runner Sports carries the type -It
rained a couple of days, no problem - No problem with puddles - Also,
you learn to pick up your feet in leaves and little sticks - There is no
problem with 'breathing' or perspiration, obviously - I saw many people
hiking with them, one couple from Le Puy in France, they were out 60 +
days - And, they are relatively light and very comfortable -

I know some will disagree with me, but as  I said, there are lots of
opinions and choices -

Ultreia,

Steve Bean



rae zamarippa wrote:

>  Buenos, Bonjour, Howdy... I'm going to list a few names of shoes and
> I was wondering if anyone has worn any of these brands on the camino.
> I would like to get some feedback from your experiences with the most
> essential piece of equipment for this trip.  How do they feel?  Stiff?
> soft?  Keep you dry?  Mid, low or high? Gortex? Blisters?  Heavy?
> light?  you get my drift. 1. Zamberlan2. Lowa (Klondike GTX) (Mid
> Strata)3. Merrell4. Vasqueand any other brands out there that you may
> have used.Gracias Amigos!!!!!
>
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