I hate wearing tennis shoes . . . any ideas on supportive "flip flops?"

[IndyPirate]

I'd alternate between some supportive running shoes (fitted at a dedicated store like Fleet Feet), Birkenstocks, and Tevas. And (as awful as it is) I've worn Crocs with socks before...eek!

 

[Happy_Haunt999]

Sanuks or Reebok Flips, those are my go-to's when I go to Disney, but I alternate with my breathable sneakers

 

[2prince'smom]

Thanks so much guys!! You were all a HUGE help!!

 

[twinprincesses09]

I tried on many different brands, including the Keens and Tevas that everyone recommends, but the one that I found most comfortable were the Sketchers Rastas. They are as comfortable as my tennis shoes, but much cooler since they are sandals.

 

[BrittyRo]

I wear Teva Mush. Every day. All day. Commando Touring. They are a delight. So comfy.

 

[Lothlórien]

Yellowbox are comfortable and super cute.
Sketchers are comfortable and have some cute styles as well.
Reef are very comfortable for a lot of walking.
Teva are comfortable for walking, but not very attractive in my opinion.

 

[Lothlórien]

I really like Sanuks. The soles are made from Yoga mats. Like walking on air.

And when are done with them, you can give them to Subway to make the bread for your sandwich. LOL

I forgot about Sanuks. Those are indeed comfortable.

 

[HannaBelle]

Fit Flops are worth every penny and approved by my podiatrist. I had heal surgery and I cannot stand to wear shoes with heals, it is too painful on the surgery area. Fit Flops received a huge thumbs up! Not all soles are created equally, so try a few different styles.

Zappos has a great return policy!

 

[brittbrat63]

Olukai's are amazing! They have great arch support, are super comfy and they dry quickly.

 

[LauraLap]

Easy answer - Fit Flops!!! They are feet, knee and back savers!

 

[lw4486]

Another vote for Sketchers!

 

[newdeal]

I have worn Rainbow flip flips to the parks for many years and never had a problem. Just make sure you break them in first because I find if you wear them at a park without breaking them in, due to all the walking the thong tends to cause your toe to blister. Once they are broken in this isn't an issue as the thong gets much more supple with use

 

[Hikergirl]

I live in Teva Olowahu flip flops all summer. The Mush are pretty comfy too.

 

[disnerella]

I have really high arches and plantar fasciitis (I've gotten the steroid injection which helped for awhile) and the only shoes I can wear at Disney or hiking long distances are Keens.

 

[Mome Rath]

I'm on the countdown for our trip . . . 20 days. I've started prepping what we are all going to wear and I realized that I really don't want to wear tennis shoes. I detest them; I only wear them when I run. I would really really prefer to wear an "open" shoe, but have found my feet get sweaty in Crocs.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a women's shoe that would resemble a flip flop, but would be cushioned/supportive?

Any of the big name shoe companies known for sandals would have what you are looking for, but I suggest trying them all on, as they all have different forms they use for women's feet and some will work and some won't for each individual. Teva, Keen, Merrell, etc... I like Merrell sandals made with "Q Form" for women's feet. Lots of different styles.

 

[DisneyHardin]

I bought some Skecher Go Walk flip flops last year that are the most comfortable flip flops I've ever owned. I have lots of the others recommended here; Teva Mush, Sanuk, Spenco, Keens; but the Go Walk's are the most comfortable for me.

 

[anniemae]

ortho heel flip flops have a ton of support

 

[Dis703]

Vionics. They were created by podiatrists to provide proper support for your foot with arch support, deep heel cup, and bendable sole only where it's supposed to bend. They have a variety of sandals and flip flops.

 

[JBeaty0507]

I always wear my Merrell sandals the entire trip. At home, I wear Teva flip flops all the time, but at Disney they tend to strain the bottom muscle in my foot. I've never had a problem with my Merrell sandals. I can endure just as longs as I can in tennis shoes, but my feet don't feel all constrained!

 

[Dis703]

I have really high arches and plantar fasciitis (I've gotten the steroid injection which helped for awhile) and the only shoes I can wear at Disney or hiking long distances are Keens.

I may have to look into those. I also have very high arches and bad PF. Had the steroid shot last year and it didn't help much. I switched my shoes to wearing Vionics 100% of the time, even their slippers around the house and now I only ever have pain when I go barefoot for too long.

The high arch is my main issue as many of the brands people mention above don't have enough arch support for me. Good to know there is another brand out there that I may be able to try.