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Socks with Sandals

Posted by (In the Mountains, USA) on

When hiking I wear "hiking sandals" which are sturdy leather with good solid soles with good tread. They are much like a hiking shoe - but they breath. I seem to get blisters easily when wearing tennis shoes or hiking boots. Never got a blister with these.

I am hoping that these will be sufficient for my trip this year. We are planning to hike up to the rim of Mt. Vesuvius. I was planning to wear socks with my sandals. Has anyone made this hike? Do you think my method will work? Or should I pack the uncomfortable (and heavy) hiking boots?

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You'll look like nearly every German hiker that you meet! Are you taking along the collapsing ski poles?

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The hiking boots are ancient. They are ok if the humidity is dry. But I know Italy in July and August is everything but dry!!!!

Thanks for the vote that socks with sandals are ok!

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I sure could take those ski poles! I think I will use that space and weight for my travel tripod though.

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We hiked Mt Vesuvius in May. The path is loose and gravelly and somewhat steep in areas but otherwise good. Other than kicking out a pebble every now and then socks and sandals should be fine.

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Leal,

Thank you! That seals it. Socks and Sandals and no tennies or boots. I can handle a pebble or two!

Sally

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