No blisters???

[babsaroo53]

I must be slow or out of touch with the real world! I always thought that sandals were notorious for "rubbing blisters". What makes the Tevas and Straprunners different? They would certainly be much cooler. Do they have to be ordered online? Any store recommendations?

I learn so much from y'all. Thanks for your expertise and great information!

[musicfan]

I never get blisters with my Mitre sandals, which are designed similarly to Tevas. The materials in mine are all soft rubber, so they don't create blisters like the hard plastics and even leather. The nice thing is, if they get wet, they dry immediately. This can be a problem with sneakers -- even though they are comfortable, if they get wet you can get blisters.

I have also used water shoes (the kind you wear to Blizzard Beach/TL). They are also really good at drying out and I have never gotten blisters, They don't have much arch support, but apparently I don't need much because my feet are fine for a full day of walking in them.

I also use sneakers, but only on days where I am pretty sure it won't rain.

[cindyfan]

I've never heard of Tevas or Straprunners????
What type of sandal are they and where can they be purchased??
Tell us more.
Would really like to wear sandals on those hot days at WDW.
Thanks

[musicfan]

Tevas are expensive, so I'm not even sure they should be included on the budget board! But they are soft rubber bottomed sandals with nylon fabric straps that you close/tighten with velcro. The Mitres are very similar, except that the straps are soft rubber instead of the fabric. I actually think the rubber is more comfortable, because my delicate, princess-like feet are irritated by the Tevas because the fabric end is looped under the strap. And the Mitres are marginally less expensive! Actually, I got mine on sale for $10 at a tent sale at a local sporting good store.

I have no idea what Straprunners are, though.

[4crusinransiers]

Hi everyone! Here is thr Pacific Northwest about EVERYONE wears tevas!
Theycan be purchaced at R.E.I. stores and if you can not find an R.E.I try
www.rei.com . I have also seen them at ebay.
I swear by them! I wear them my DH wears them and my DS 11 and Ds9 wear them, and we will be wearing them in Aug at WDW!


AKL~Aug 21 2002
Disney Magic Western Cruise Aug 31

[jesdmill1]

I've seen Tevas mostly at sporting goods stores - here we have Galyans, but any place similar to REI would have them. Personally they do indeed give me blisters. Make sure you try some on before buying - I have narrow feet with high arches, and the Tevas are too flat and too wide to ever be comfortable to me. I have to wear Tennis shoes in WDW - but oh how I envy my SO who can wear Born sandals in the parks!

[Ratpack]

Originally posted by cindyfan
I've never heard of Tevas or Straprunners????
What type of sandal are they and where can they be purchased??
Tell us more.
Would really like to wear sandals on those hot days at WDW.
Thanks

Check out www.justforfeet.com

Straprunners are by Nike and they are on sale for 19.99

[rjordan]

Nike Straprunner II's are the BEST!! Wore them straight (they were brand new, no break-in time needed) for 10 days at Disney in May. They were great! Everyone in my family wears them (they have models for men, too) You won't regret it if you get these. Try Nike.com too. But I think justforfeet.com has the best price.

[beattyfamily]

How do they work for wide sized feet? Did anyone ever get blisters with the Straprunners??

I'm tempted to buy them but am afraid to over the Internet as they may not fit me good!

Thanks

[beattyfamily]

fyi...the strap runners for women are no longer on sale for $19.99. They are now $45.00...bummer. :(

[tink2dw]

Here is the link for rei-outlet.com where I got my Teva's for $39. instead of $89. they have a Great return policy. And they have Teva Sandle sales all the time!
here is the link
http://rei-outlet.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/CategoryDisplay?cgmenbr=8000&cgrfnbr=2000011&PES=otsbwomens

[BonnieA]

I got tevas last summer. They were great, wore them all summer. Then I went on vacation, sorry to say they let me down. They gave me blisters even though they were very well worn in by that time. I still wear them but only for short jaunts. I just ordered some straprunners and will have to see if they provide better service. Real dissappointed in the tevas though.

[musical2]

I just ordered the Straprunner II for men from the www.justforfeet.com for $14.97 + tax for a total of $15.72. Free shipping.

Bart

[beattyfamily]

I saw those and wished I knew if they'd fit women too?? I'm a size 7. Didn't know what to do...that's even cheaper than what the women's were on sale for!

[kdmak]

I picked up a pair of Tevas 3 years ago after learning about them here. On our first disney trip I was a bit disappointed, but now they've been on many trips and I love them. I want some new shoes, but the old broken in ones are just so comfy. I think I'll stick with them until they fall apart.

[LoriKobz]

Am I missing something? I find great sandals at Walmart and Target for less than $20, and wear them comfortably all summer long. I've found them for the whole family. I particularly like sandals with fabric on the sole, not just rubber/vinyl, which IMHO makes your feet sweat and end up stinking a lot more! I always insist on getting sandals with toe and ankle support anyway, and usually the kids get velcro closures.
I looked at the Tevas and Stapprunners on the links provided and they do not look like anything special.

[musical2]

I just got my Straprunner II sandals by fedex ground yesterday. I ordered them from Just for Feet website for $14.97 + tax. They feel very comfortable right out of the box. I will break them in some before my trip.

Bart

[sneetch]

The thing about tevas is that there are different styles. I have two pairs. Hurricains, and pretty rugged. The hurricains are ok, but I wouldn't walk around in them all day. The pretty ruggeds are great. I wore them on my last trip to disney, and didn't have any problems with my feet. Sometimes if you go on www.reioutlet.com you can get a good deal on them.

[ceecee]

I got the leather Tevas at Rei Outlet last year for only $29.00, However I had to send them back. Couldn't seem to get them to fit. I would like to try the Straprunners, maybe they'll go on sale again.

[ceecee]

I got the leather Tevas at Rei Outlet last year for only $29.00, However I had to send them back. Couldn't seem to get them to fit. I would like to try the Straprunners, maybe they'll go on sale again. I do love my Lands End sandals though.

[jmminarik]

Originally posted by musicfan
Tevas are expensive, so I'm not even sure they should be included on the budget board!

I think budget can mean different things for different people. In some cases it's about how cheaply you can get something...in other cases its the best value for your money. For many, many people, paying more for 'better' is more frugal in the long run. That in great part is why we joined the DVC. More money upfront, better value for our lifestyle in the long run.

Originally posted by LoriKobz
Am I missing something? I find great sandals at Walmart and Target for less than $20, and wear them comfortably all summer long.

Obviously you are. :)

The fact is, lots of people can't wear cheap shoes. I'm one of them. Besides having very wide (EEEE) long (11 1/2) feet, my feet perspire alot and as a rule, I'm very hard on my shoes. The typical wallyworld shoe is made for a specific foot mold, which of course, is usually an 'average'. Some of us need more arch support, some less. Some need more cushioning, some need more toe space (Most women's shoes need this, but that's a whole different topic).

The 'generic' shoes tend to be less well constructed. In every day wear for most people, this probably isn't an issue, but when you're looking at 'serious' use, the cheap ones tend to fail their purpose. Walking 5-10 miles a day is by American 2002 standards alot of walking, and the cheaper shoes will have a tendency to not last as long, or cause blisters or other pain which just won't show up in 'normal' usage.

From what I understand, these 'special' sandals were created by and for the outdoorsy types who wanted something a little more rugged and supportive than the sandals that were around. Looking at one in a photograph probably can't give one an appreciation for the shoe. I personally can't stand wearing sandals (bear foot or fully shod...no in-betweens:) ), but I can fully understand why people would pay alot of money for good ones.

Of course, my thinking may be a bit skewed. Being male, I only own four pairs of shoes, so I can afford to spend more on them. If I had to match shoes to outfits, i might need to spread the budget a little farther. :)

I hope this helps,
Joe

[IowaGirl]

I bought a pair of mens Rockport sport sandals at Marshalls($16) I was sooooo comfy. My family wanted to wear their tennis shoes, they were sad.
Even though they were wearing well broken in tennis shoes, DH and DD got blisters on the bottom of their toes--lucky I brought moleskin and Bandaid blister blockers!!!
My sandals were completely padded on the top, and had a tennis shoe type bottom, and my feet were comfy cool. I hate hot sweaty feet. The top was not leather, but some suede, and that padded material.
I have big feet, and I could not believe how much more comfortable men's sandals were than any women's styles I looked at. (saw lots of women at WDW with high heal slip on sandals--I was in pain looking at them!!)
Next trip I will shop around for the family and try sporting goods chain stores like Gander Mountain, Durhams, Dick's Sporting Goods and see if I can't find something similar. I looked at their ads last weekend, and all these stores had all kinds of sports sandals.
Air conditioned feet are the way to go!!!!
(and no bra, but that would be another thread) :D