Choosing the right stuff for the Camino can be a daunting proposition. Ask anyone who has walked the Camino what shoes and socks they prefer and you’re likely to get 100 different answers. Shoe preferences range from trail runners to hiking shoes to sandals. Which brands? All of them. Sock preferences get even more crazy with people suggesting SmartWool, Darn Tough, and various other brands. The key to socks, it seems, is to make sure they aren’t cotton. And then there’s the question of what clothing to wear and how much to take with you. Do I wear a skort? Skirt with tights? Yoga pants? Hiking pants? Leggings? And what about shirts? Short sleeve, long sleeve, 3/4 sleeve, crew neck, v-neck, scoop neck, button down - the choices are endless. Perhaps men have an easier time choosing their clothes. From already walking one Camino, I know what type of clothing and shoes to take or at least I thought I did. For the past month or so I’ve been second-guessing myself about my clothes. It could be I have too many hiking and yoga pants to choose from. Can one have too many yoga pants? (If you’re a woman, no you cannot have too many). To determine which clothes and shoes to take, I wear the clothing and shoes while walking, hiking, or teaching. That way, I know which are the most comfortable and will hold up well. The pants making the cut have been narrowed down to 4-5 pairs, which will end up being 2-3 pairs by the time I leave. Recently, I’ve chosen which shoe will walk the Camino — La Sportiva trail runners. My husband calls them my “sriracha shoes.” They certainly stick out but at least they're comfortable. The Camino isn't a beauty contest. My best advice -- keep things simple and light.
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About Marcy I wear many hats. First, I'm a wife to an amazing husband, Joe. Second, I'm a mom to 2 incredible kids, Caitlynn and Miles. Professionally speaking, I am a chef, dietitian, and writer working as an instructor in Hospitality Management at Montana State University in Bozeman. Photos: See InstagramMarcy's other Site |