Best shoes for the august rain and heat

[buffettgirl]

can someone explain why my feet are aching just from reading this thread?????

 

[DAZY3BYZ]

Teva Mush or Teva Reefs for me!

 

[Jonell]

Teva Mush!!!! I wore them last Sept and they were the most comfortable shoes ever.

 

[Anonomom]

I usually wear Crocs Mary Janes. They're comfortable, and perfect for rain since the water moves right through the holes and they dry quickly.

I'd buy them at least two weeks ahead of time, though, so you can break them in. Sometimes the straps rub a little bit when they're very new.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

I think Crocs are just about ideal for that type of weather. However, I can't wear them all day. If it's not raining, I bring sneakers and high quality sandals. The type of sandals I've worn has varied over the years. One brand I really like is Ecco. The style I prefer is a little like a BIrkenstock, but black, with three straps across the toes and one strap around the ankle. Other companies that have made similar style sandals include Teva (not quite as comfy a footbed for me) and Clarks.(not quite wide enough for me). Other DISers swear by other high quality sandals. I like black because it kind of matches all, and also looks slightly less bad at dinner (no sandals are ever going to be high fashion)

One thing I like about hte kind of shoe I describe above is that you can adjust all of the straps as needed. If your foot swells, you can make them loose, if the straps start to stretch out - you can tighten the straps to prevent rubbing.

Another thing I think is important at WDW is to alternate shoes daily as much as you can.

One more thing that really helps is moleskin. Find it at any drugstore where they sell foot stuff. You have to cut it up ahead of time, but it works to proect tender spots. I'm ont prone to blisters, but I once ha d abad cut on my ankle just before WDW. Moleskin saved the day.


One other thing I try to do - soak my feet/legs at night in warm water. Often enough we'll go down to the resort hot tub. other times I just fill the bathtub in our room. Ten, fifteen minutes really makes a difference. Soaking your whole body feels great, but the critical thing I find is to soak my legs up to my knees. It isn't as effective if you wait until the morning. If I'm at all sore, I soak, no matter how tired I feel.

Oh, and one more thing....toughen up your feet before you go - if you can. Walk barefoot outside! Do this in the summer especially, on a hot sidewalk. Always before WDW I like to 'get in shape' walking 30min or more each day for a month before I go. I can't say for sure that prevents blisters, but it really helps keep me from hurting.

 

[klacey1]

I love my Reef flip flops-- I'm a flip flop wearer all summer (usually just the cheap Old Navy ones) and these are so supportive and comfortable.

 

[Redbudlover]

I used to wear Clarks which I love for around the house at home and or high quality - read expensive - walking tennis shoes until my ddil went to the parks with me for the first time and wore a NEW pair of Keens. I was aghast! I begged her - NO NEW Shoes! At the end of the day she was the only one whose feet didn't hurt and the only one with no blisters. I now have three pair of Keens. The give me great support so my back doesn't hurt, are light, my feet don't sweat in them like crocs, and they are either waterproof or dry almost immediately. I vote for Keens!