Flip Flops?

[LittleBugsMama]

As we are getting ready to start packing the suitcases, I am wondering about footwear. I hate sneakers. We are going in December, so I know I may have to invest in a pair and try to break them in soon....But does anyone wear flipflops for an all-dayer? Are you sorry you did? Do you bring a pair of sneakers in case?

 

[DVCisME]

I normally just wear flip flops the whole time, but in Dec.you might want sneakers. I've got a lot in Dec. but the last time I went in Dec. it was freezing!

 

[nursears]

Per the advice of other members, I purchased 2 pair of Teva Mush flips and wore them the entire time last week! No problems at all, I loved them. And I normally cannot wear flip flops all day without having some kind of leg/ankle problems. I did bring sneakers just in case, but never used them.

 

[LittleBugsMama]

Thank you guys!!!

 

[Renysmom]

I second shoes need to be packed for December... I can easily remember where crock flip flops in the days and hats and gloves the same evening during the first week of December 2 years ago..

 

[Princess_Melanie]

When we've been in May I lived in flip flops, but when we go in a couple of weeks I'm taking trainers incase! Especially for the evenings as I'm the kind of person who feels the cold....but I'm hoping for a little warmth

 

[rosiejo]

Personally I wouldn't wear flips flops as you will do a LOT of walking and they do not offer enough support for your feet. I would recommend comfortable sneakers - or my personal favourite these days - Crocs! They might not be to your taste but they really do keep you comfy. My hubby even has a pair for WDW though he wouldn't be seen dead in them in "real life"!!

 

[ZoZo]

Whatever you decide, always have a back-up plan! Bring most broken-in sneakers (even if they're not "pretty!") as a back-up.

I brought some sneakers in 2004 that I used during my lunchtime workouts, so I thought they were broken in. Wrong! They were uncomfortable and I got a blister, even with moleskin. Was so glad I had brought a pair that was much more comfortable.

I did try flip flops during my trip last year - they were my main shoes. They were quite comfortable, but I think they contributed to a very bad case of shin splints, because they had no real support in them.

 

[letsgoagainsoon]

I wore Teva Mush flip flops the entire week I was there in September. I always bring backups, but never use them. Although, I do think everyone should bring an extra pair.

 

[living la vida mickey]

We're going 12/19 thru 12/23 and I'm hoping that it's not too cold. I love my Merrell flip flops which have lots of support. I've walked all over Disney several different times in them and they're the best. I always have problems with sneakers no matter what I use. I will bring some with me for any cold evenings but I'm hoping I can wear my Merrells most of the time.

 

[janni518]

I live in flip flops as much a possible. The only problem I had with them this past May was when it rained they tended to slip, and several times I almost twisted my ankle.

Of course if my family would sloooow down a bit I wouldn't have a problem. Actually, I just have short legs and I am always trotting to keep up with them.

 

[stashbin]

I have done it both ways and by far...flip flops were the most comfortable! I have a pair of sanuks and they are awesome. My tennis shoes hurt my feet so bad that I couldn't even put them on the next day.
If it is cool, crocs with socks would be my choice.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Another teva mush lover here. If the weather is nice you can't beat them, they have great arch support.... I'd check the 10 day forcast and make sure you have a warmer pair of shoes as well.

 

[aubriee]

I've gone the last several years in Dec and/or Jan and have been able to wear my flip flops every trip, except Dec '04. We almost froze our tushes off that trip. I didn't know Florida could get that cold. brr!!! Other than that one trip though, I always wear flip flops down there. My absolute favorites are the Teva Mush, followed closely by Montrail Molokinis. Both have good arch support and keep my feet happy. I have several pairs of both and trade them out every day.

 

[Vickibean]

I LOVE my crocs flip flops. I have worn them for full days in the parks. Just be sure to break them in first. I remember them rubbing on my second toe when I first got them, but now they're fine.

 

[jorem1]

Wow....I love my flip flops. I wear them from May to October. That being said, we just returned from a week at Disney and I can't imagine having worn flip flops to the parks all day.

I wore very broken in sneakers even though I hate my feet being covered and wearing socks. My husband and kids wore sneakers too. No one complained about sore feet or blisters.

It rained 2 out of the 7 days we were there. It wouldn't have been fun with kids in flip flops

Take your flip flops, but bring some sneakers too!

 

[Carlyzmom]

I learned about Teva Mush from this forum. They are awesome!! I could definitely wear them all day with no problem. Now, if it is cold, that is another issue. I would have to wear tennis shoes. Just my 2 cents.

 

[knewton64]

I am packing both for my 01-07-09 through 01-15-09 WDW & DCL vacation.


-Kris

 

[tam626]

We were there in Oct. I wore my crocs athens flip flops & my feet were so happy. Not sure about the weather in December though.