Help! Teva or Keens.... - The DIS Discussion Forums

CalSea12 · 01-30-2013, 10:47 PM

I am buying shoes for both me and hubby, and I am lost. I really like both the Tevas and Keens, and do not wanna buy both.

Which would you recommend for a man? a woman?

TIA

LuvGoofy6 · 01-30-2013, 10:59 PM

I've had both but prefer Teva. They are lighter and my feet are less sore at the end of the day with them. The Keens were good but just didn't seem as comfortable as Teva.

Itinkso · 01-30-2013, 11:01 PM

I love my Keen's! I have four pairs and wear them everywhere - I tend to have plantar fasciitis issues and the Keen's are very supportive for my high arches. I like my Teva Mush flip flops but not for extended periods of walking. I've found great prices on Keen's at Nordstrom Rack and sierratradingpost.com!

PrincessMe · 01-30-2013, 11:02 PM

My DH never takes off his Keens.

I have Achilles tendonosis in both ankles as well as extremely blister prone skin. A combination of Keens and Tevas is the only thing that works for me. Keens for most of the day - no socks but with moleskin on likely trouble spots - for support and ankle happiness. Mid-afternoon I check for hot spots, apply moleskin as necessary, add moisture wicking running socks, and switch to the Tevas (their lightest model with just a few thinning straps). We averaged 12.4 miles a day on our last trip and my feet did great (other than wanting their nightly ice bath).

DznyPrnces · 01-30-2013, 11:09 PM

My husband and I both wear tevas. I would like to try keens some day, but my tevas are in great shape so no need for new shoes yet. I buy keens for my 4 year old daughter, I prefer the closed toe for her. She loves them and never has any problems, even after a full day of walking at Disneyland.

CalSea12 · 01-31-2013, 01:02 AM

So really is seems like either or would be fine. I think my hubby is set on a pair of Teva's. I am the one who can not make up my mind

I do have high arches, and bad ankles so maybe the Keens would be better for me. I wonder if your feet breathe well in them?

JessB320 · 01-31-2013, 01:06 AM

I think either will be fine, I personally loved my keens on our last trip.

busymomma123 · 01-31-2013, 07:12 AM

Keens are great with high arches. My mom and I both wear them for our Disney trips and they keep our feet from getting tired. If you are prone to blisters try body glide on your feet. That helps a lot with hot spots areas. I use the body glide and keens and have not had a blister in six trips.

kmarie99 · 01-31-2013, 09:08 AM

I agree with the PP's in that you can't really go wrong with either. We have Teva's and love them!! I would recomend that which ever one you choose that you choose one with a strap or more of a closed shoe type and not just the flip flops, those are more comfortable for alot of walking.

CalSea12 · 01-31-2013, 11:05 AM

Yea no way I could do the flip flops. I think I might just have to get both sets, because I am having too hard a time choosing.

Barnhill9586 · 01-31-2013, 11:25 AM

I've had both and really like both. I prefer my Keens. They are more supportive and have a closed toe which I really prefer at the parks...just seem more protective.

Mom2aJessieGirl · 01-31-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CalSea12

I am buying shoes for both me and hubby, and I am lost. I really like both the Tevas and Keens, and do not wanna buy both.

Which would you recommend for a man? a woman?

TIA

I wear both of them. I prefer my Teva Hurricanes for dry touring. I like my Keen Venice H2's for when I want my toes covered.

I also LOVE my Yellow Box Flip Flops for dry touring too.

bear_mom · 01-31-2013, 12:05 PM

I think it is a foot preference. For me, neither. Merrill is my go to shoe, fits my foot great and I never have a problem with them. Keen and Teva both give me blisters. Dh on the other hand LOVES Keens.

The best bet is to go and try them on, or order from a place like Zappos so you can order both and return the ones you don't like as much.

Emily

dixiegirl · 01-31-2013, 12:47 PM

Having high arches, Keens are my only option of those two choices - plus I prefer to have a closed toe in any amusement park setting for protection. They are waterproof and give me the support I need while allowing my foot to be cool and comfortable all day.

AlohaAnnie · 01-31-2013, 01:20 PM

Tried Keens they hurt my feet, Teva Mush! awesome!

01-30-2013, 10:47 PM	#1
CalSea12 Desperately needs a dose of the magic! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 347	Help! Teva or Keens.... I am buying shoes for both me and hubby, and I am lost. I really like both the Tevas and Keens, and do not wanna buy both. Which would you recommend for a man? a woman? TIA __________________ DH-Sean Me-Angel DD-Kallie Several Trips as a child to DL and DW, 2008-All Star Movies ,2010-Honeymoon Caribbean Beach, Upcoming May SWW 2013!!!!

01-30-2013, 10:59 PM	#2
LuvGoofy6 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 45	I've had both but prefer Teva. They are lighter and my feet are less sore at the end of the day with them. The Keens were good but just didn't seem as comfortable as Teva. __________________ __________________ 1999 Shades of Green, 2001 Shades of Green, 2005 All Star Movies, 2010 Swan, 2011 Yacht Club 2013 Disneyland for the first time!

01-30-2013, 11:01 PM	#3
Itinkso DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,151	I love my Keen's! I have four pairs and wear them everywhere - I tend to have plantar fasciitis issues and the Keen's are very supportive for my high arches. I like my Teva Mush flip flops but not for extended periods of walking. I've found great prices on Keen's at Nordstrom Rack and sierratradingpost.com! __________________ WDW 1/13 - AKL; 10/12 - Pop; 4/12 - Off-site; 11/10 - BWI CL; 8/10 - POR; 7/09 - POFQ; 4/04 - ASMo; 2/97 - CBR ~ DLP 7/2012 ~ DLR - Mother Ship ~ August 6, 2005 - Magical Cruise of the Mexican Riviera ~ Sept. 29, 2012 Fantasy Western Caribbean

01-30-2013, 11:02 PM	#4
PrincessMe Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 326	My DH never takes off his Keens. I have Achilles tendonosis in both ankles as well as extremely blister prone skin. A combination of Keens and Tevas is the only thing that works for me. Keens for most of the day - no socks but with moleskin on likely trouble spots - for support and ankle happiness. Mid-afternoon I check for hot spots, apply moleskin as necessary, add moisture wicking running socks, and switch to the Tevas (their lightest model with just a few thinning straps). We averaged 12.4 miles a day on our last trip and my feet did great (other than wanting their nightly ice bath). __________________ Molly (39), DH (41), Maggie, Yeti, Sam

01-30-2013, 11:09 PM	#5
DznyPrnces Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 164	My husband and I both wear tevas. I would like to try keens some day, but my tevas are in great shape so no need for new shoes yet. I buy keens for my 4 year old daughter, I prefer the closed toe for her. She loves them and never has any problems, even after a full day of walking at Disneyland. __________________

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01-31-2013, 01:02 AM	#6
CalSea12 Desperately needs a dose of the magic! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 347	So really is seems like either or would be fine. I think my hubby is set on a pair of Teva's. I am the one who can not make up my mind I do have high arches, and bad ankles so maybe the Keens would be better for me. I wonder if your feet breathe well in them? __________________ DH-Sean Me-Angel DD-Kallie Several Trips as a child to DL and DW, 2008-All Star Movies ,2010-Honeymoon Caribbean Beach, Upcoming May SWW 2013!!!!

01-31-2013, 01:06 AM	#7
JessB320 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 808	I think either will be fine, I personally loved my keens on our last trip.

01-31-2013, 07:12 AM	#8
busymomma123 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: 2 hour 10 minute flight away from Mickey Posts: 445	Keens are great with high arches. My mom and I both wear them for our Disney trips and they keep our feet from getting tired. If you are prone to blisters try body glide on your feet. That helps a lot with hot spots areas. I use the body glide and keens and have not had a blister in six trips. __________________ DH DS DD DS DD and me May 2005 POP Aug 2006 Contemporary Oct 2007 AKL Nov 2008 SSR Dec 2009 Poly Oct 2010 CSR Oct 2011 CSR

01-31-2013, 09:08 AM	#9
kmarie99 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 155	I agree with the PP's in that you can't really go wrong with either. We have Teva's and love them!! I would recomend that which ever one you choose that you choose one with a strap or more of a closed shoe type and not just the flip flops, those are more comfortable for alot of walking. __________________

01-31-2013, 11:05 AM	#10
CalSea12 Desperately needs a dose of the magic! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 347	Yea no way I could do the flip flops. I think I might just have to get both sets, because I am having too hard a time choosing. __________________ DH-Sean Me-Angel DD-Kallie Several Trips as a child to DL and DW, 2008-All Star Movies ,2010-Honeymoon Caribbean Beach, Upcoming May SWW 2013!!!!

01-31-2013, 11:25 AM	#11
Barnhill9586 DIS Dad's Club Member #556 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 445	I've had both and really like both. I prefer my Keens. They are more supportive and have a closed toe which I really prefer at the parks...just seem more protective. __________________

01-31-2013, 12:05 PM	#13
bear_mom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,272	I think it is a foot preference. For me, neither. Merrill is my go to shoe, fits my foot great and I never have a problem with them. Keen and Teva both give me blisters. Dh on the other hand LOVES Keens. The best bet is to go and try them on, or order from a place like Zappos so you can order both and return the ones you don't like as much. Emily

01-31-2013, 12:47 PM	#14
dixiegirl sorry but those dolls really creep me out! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Eagleville, PA Posts: 827	Having high arches, Keens are my only option of those two choices - plus I prefer to have a closed toe in any amusement park setting for protection. They are waterproof and give me the support I need while allowing my foot to be cool and comfortable all day. __________________ POR 10/96, 10/98, 10/00, 11/01, 10/02, Annual Oct trips 10/04-10/12 Next trip - 10/18/13-10/26/13 POR

01-31-2013, 01:20 PM	#15
AlohaAnnie DVC - AKV Kidani Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Welcome Home, Indiana Posts: 1,831	Tried Keens they hurt my feet, Teva Mush! awesome! __________________ Me (Tina) DH (Shawn) DS (16) (Aaron) DD (11) (Allison) Aladdin (Buddy) Jasmine Lilo Stitch POR June 2006 POP May/June 2008 CBR Pirate Room & BC May/June 2009 Vero Beach & CSR & AKV Kidani May/June 2010 BLT Oct 2010 BWV March/April 2011 AKV Kidani Dec 2011 BCV/BLT June 2013 AKV - Jambo Studio CL March/April2014 ? March/April 2016 Current PTR June 2013!!

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