Ladies - shoe suggestions?

[Infamousmare]

Just ordered the kids new Keen sandals (the stinkers outgrew the ones they had for this summer - thank goodness the hot weather will continue for another few months in TX...) and browsed around looking at some for myself.

I have high arches and would love to wear something besides sneakers to the park - is comfort and style too much to ask for in a shoe?

I found these online and thought they were cute enough to match most of my outfits (I am the mom perpetually in navy blue or khaki capris and solid color t-shirt!): http://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Harvest-...r_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1281976604&sr=8-11

Anyone ever worn these? If so, are they comfortable enough to hold up to WDW for 7 days? Are all Keen shoes built to last/comfortable, or are some better than others?

What are your suggestions for a sporty/cute/comfortable shoe? Or, what DIDN'T work for you?

 

[Infamousmare]

I just realized I posted this in the WRONG place (meant to post in "tips" section). I'm sorry! I'm sure a mod will come along and move it, right?

 

[GoodFairies]

I have lots of Keens - and unfortunately they are not all created equal. I don't have the Harvest Mary Jane but I do have the Sienna Mary Jane which look pretty similar. They are comfortable but a little on the flat side, so it will depend how your foot does in that kind of shoe.

I have walked a lot in the Amsterdam and the Newport H2 with no problems.
However, my suggestion is that you find a place to try them on for fit and then order in the color you like. My sister loved my Newports but tried on a Venice H2 and the shoe just didn't fit her foot right in any size.

 

[KRCMOM]

I'm on the hunt as well. I've heard that Ecco Yucatans are unbelievably comfortable for lots of walking - I went to a store yesterday that specifically sells walking shoes and they led me immediately to those sandals, and then I came home and researched them online. Shoebuy.com had hundreds of five-star reviews for them. They are mega-pricey but it's worth it to me to be able to stay on my feet and not be limping in pain by day two or three!

 

[bellemeeko1]

honestly when a post/question like this comes up, unless you have a while before you leave I would just wear what you are used to wearing....some are comfy in sneakers some in crocks some in sandals/flip flops....but it comes down to what you are comfy in wearing and what you normally wear.....

 

[Infamousmare]

I went and looked at the Yucatans after your suggestion. They did get great ratings! I'm going to the shoe store Friday to try some stuff on...however, walking a few feet in a shoe store is always different than wearing them walking for days on end. We have just under a month before WDW, I'd rather not be confined to socks and sneakers and have been looking for a pair of comfy sandals/Mary Janes, anyway.

I should have clarified - I'm not going to blindly order sandals/shoes based on a recommendation; rather I'd like to know if certain shoes were just as comfy in-store as they were after days at WDW.

 

[AnnetteF]

I just returned from 10 days at the world with a lot of walking and standing in long lines with our DD6. I was thrilled that I decided to wear my Merrell San Remo sandals. I felt like I was walking around on a cloud all week. They aren't new - I've had them since last year, so I knew they were comfortable but they surpassed my expectations. Unfortuantely, Merrell doesn't make this style anymore, but it has been replaced by Merrell Aster which look very similar. Give them a try.

 

[4myboyz]

I agree with wearing whatever you are comfortable/ accustomed to wearing. Last year I did fine all week with plain old old navy flip flops. This year, I will be sporting my Fit Flops!!!