Boots/Daniel

[dandekay]

Can be waterproofed with usual kinds of spray or smear-on waterproofings.  One can purchase Lowas with GoreTex in the uppers which they say helps with waterproofing.  As I noted before, however, GoreTex seems to increase the amount of sweating one's feet do.  If your feet aren't too sweaty in the first place then the GoreTex Lowas might be the thing for you.  Last fall I was sitting at a small bar having a coffee and noticed that all five of us had on Lowa boots... we were from Germany, USA, Canada.  Those boots get around!  
Buen Camino!
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Xosé Manuel Alvariño 
  To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU 
  Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 8:40 PM
  Subject: Re: Boots/Daniel


  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: Kerrie Littlejohn 
      To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU 
      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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