The Girly Girl's Guide to Camping: Shoes

You’re a girl- you probably like shoes. I know the score,  we all like shoes, but be cool. Do you really need 5 pairs for a week long camping holiday?

Think of the scenarios you’re going to be in, for my camping holidays its the following: Lazing around the campsite, strolling through towns/museums etc and hiking on a mountain…those are the 3 main things I do on camping holidays. You might have some other activities like the beach.

If you’re going to a festival you really only need one thing: Wellies. So I will ignore that, and consider the other options.

No matter what activities you’re undertaking, there is one type of show you ABSOLUTELY need: Flip Flops. You are using communal showers- you do not want to go in barefoot. You can pick up flip flops for £1 at primark if you’re not a flip flop person and don’t want to spend cash on something you’ll only wear for 5 mins a day for a week. They’re also better than shoes for campsite wear- they don’t require faffing with laces when its 4am and you need to visit the sanitaires.

If you’re comfortable walking lots in flip flops, they might be good for trekking around cities and scenic towns etc, but for me, I’m going for comfort. If I’m spending a day walking around Bruges, I am spending THE WHOLE DAY, and as such, Walking boots.

These are mine- Northwest Storm. And I am in love with them. Everytime I wear them I seriously consider never wearing normal shoes again…why do people wear normal shoes when walking boots exist? They’re honestly so comfy, and perfect if you’re strolling around for hours on end. And they’re not that geeky, honestly! They make your feet look smaller, they make you taller, and I cannot stress enough the joy of ankle support when you are used to normal flat shoes. 

Basically what I’m saying is just use your brain- you don’t need heels and 5 different pairs of sandals.