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Xosé Manuel, Miami<BR>
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In a message dated 6/6/2003 5:43:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, dandekayaSBCGLOBAL.NET writes:<BR>
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</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=3 FAMILY="DECORATIVE" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" LANG="0"> 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. </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0"><BR>
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<B>From:</B> <A HREF="mailto:kerrielittlejohnaHOTMAIL.COM">Kerrie Littlejohn</A> <BR>
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<B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 04, 2003 2:41 PM<BR>
<B>Subject:</B> Boots<BR>
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Hello everyone,<BR>
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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<BR>
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