[Gocamino] footwear

[Grant Spangler]

Dennis,

A "good" boot is one which works for you. Cristina has a strong point: light 
weight is one of my prime factors when considering footwear. A heavy 
mountaineering boot is good for winter mountain work, but will kill your 
feet on a summer Camino. Ankle support is often over-emphasized. It is only 
really a factor if you have a demonstrable medical need, or carry a huge 
load. The latter is completely under your control. Carry no more than 7 K 
(15 pounds), and you fix a number of ills.

My ideal footwear is a sandal, the Teva 'Stratum':
http://www.Teva.com/Apparel_Detail.asp?dept_id=1&sku=6677 .

The sock of choice is the Thorlo 'TKX - Backpacker':
http://www.thorlo.com/datadriven/view_product.asp?s=TKX

Finally, ponder starting in Leon instead of escaping the Meseta via RENFE, 
it makes for better continuity. You can get your credenciales in Madrid at 
the Catedral de la Almudena, and be ready to rock upon arrival in Leon. Two 
to three weeks from Leon to Santiago is plenty, but save some time for 
Santiago, it must be savored.

Have a great journey,

Grant

Grant Spangler
GASpangler at hotmail.com
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