Teva sandals or crocs? - Camino de Santiago Forum
Jul 19, 2016 · Teva sandals or Crocs are fine in the shower. Walk for a couple of hours in each one to see the best alternative footwear if you need to hike out of your boots for a day or two. Most find Teva better, but I have seen Crocs work well for a couple of days when the Teva alternates rubbed the boot blisters and the Crocs did not.
Crocs or sandals? - Camino de Santiago Forum
Feb 19, 2016 · Also, the Crocs, if worn in a shower or on a rainy day, will dry faster than the nylon webbing or leather trim on most sandals. On balance, if you are not planning to walk the Camino in the sandals or Crocs, but are planning to use them primarily for shower, lounge, or tourist purposes, I would opt for the Crocs. I do.
PSA: Crocs shrink (and how to unshrink them)
Aug 31, 2013 · My daughter has worn crocs for 15 years in the hot, hot sun of Sacramento, California. She often left them outside in the sun, but shrinkage was NEVER an issue. My size 14 Crocs often hung on the outside of my pack this past spring while walking the CF and I also never experienced that issue. Not sure it’s a problem you need to worry about.
Packing list and shoes for October/November Camino Frances
Oct 7, 2024 · I take a pair of black clogs type Crocs. They are bulky, but they are my preferred evening shoe, even at home. Can be worn with or without socks. Also good on the plane. In October and November, I feel like you'll want long pants. Be prepared for rain as well.
Favorite end of day shoes - Camino de Santiago Forum
Sep 25, 2024 · Without a doubt my fav ´evening shoes’ are CROCS. They are super light,durable, cushy, great for in the Albergue, the shower, and on the street because your toes are protected. The only down sides-you have to be strapped to your pack’s exterior (but this makes them super quick to access when its time to change out of your walking shoes ...
Crocs Rule - Camino de Santiago Forum
Feb 19, 2018 · Then she bought swiftwater crocs in León and walked from there to Santiago de Compostela (including up to O Cebreiro) pain-free. Ever since then she has pretty much only worn crocs, including every day for three months in Africa. All other shoes cause her pain, even shoes that did not previously cause her pain.
Water shoes instead of sandals? | Camino de Santiago Forum
Jan 20, 2023 · My "water shoes" for sailing have holes in the sole for draining. So they are totally unsuitable for around town evening wear. Suck a puddle right up into your sock. After carrying Crocs and flip flops I have settled on Birkenstock EVA foam sandals for shower and evening wear. SUPER LIGHT! Buen Camino
Multipurpose shoes for shower and town? - Camino de Santiago …
Jul 10, 2023 · I used to wear flipflops, but my joints and tendons are not so happy with flipflops anymore. On my last Camino I took my Teva sandals, which are great for around town. But for the shower/walking to the toilet at night I would prefer slip-on shoes. So now I am doubting between Crocs and Birkenstocks Arizona EVA...
List your shoes - Camino de Santiago Forum
Jul 12, 2013 · I have always used the clog type Crocs for showers and after walking, including wandering around town. This year I have bought a very cheap pair of ultra lightweight foldable 'pumps' for smarter evening wear. I'll still take the Crocs as I don't think the little shoes are up to much more than indoor use. Note:- Grisport do not ship outside of ...
Shower shoes? - Camino de Santiago Forum
Feb 6, 2019 · As regards shoes or footwear more broadly, I wear mid-height boots (Keen Targhee II) and pack a pair of sturdy outdoor sandals (Ecco). The boots support me during the day, The sandals are for evening and rest day wear, as well as post-Camino, at Santiago. The flip flops are my potentially expendable method to avoid getting foot infections.