Boots/Daniel

[Xosé Manuel Alvariño]

Hi, Daniel. Are these (Lowa) boots waterproof?

Thanks,

Xosé Manuel, Miami

In a message dated 6/6/2003 5:43:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
dandekayaSBCGLOBAL.NET writes:

> Kerri,
>    you might want to look into Lowa boots... they make several pair of 
> sturdy but lightweight boots.  I used a pair last fall when walking the Camino 
> from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago.  Very comfortable and worked well.  They 
> are particularly good for wider feet.   If your feet sweat much at all I'd 
> suggest not getting any boots that have GoreTex liners, it seems to me they 
> heat up too much.  
>          Daniel
>  
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <A HREF="mailto:kerrielittlejohnaHOTMAIL.COM">Kerrie Littlejohn</A> 
>> To: <A HREF="mailto:GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU">GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU</A> 
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 2:41 PM
>>  Subject: Boots
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>>   
>> I am leaving in 24 days to begin the pilgrimage for a second time. This 
>> time in Roncevalles. The last time I went I wore my leather expedition boots. 
>> However, in recent years I have been working on my ultralight backpacking 
>> skills and have my pack down to about 13 pounds without food so I don't think 
>> the expedition boots are necessary this time. I was wondering what you all 
>> wore when you made your pilgrimage and if you have any recommendations on what 
>> type of footwear one should wear. I know I want more stability that just 
>> walking shoes or cross-trainers, but I don't think the boots I have would be 
>> ideal for a light pack and the hot Spanish summer. Thanks in advance for your 
>> advice. Buen Camino, Kerrie
>> 
> 

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