Need rainy day footwear help

[karly05]

Here's my problem. I don't own/wear sandals or anything similar, hate flip-flops. I always went to WDW in winter until my April trip this year. I always always wear sneakers and athletic socks at WDW. That was fine, until my big downpour adventure at AK this year.

So, here's where I need advice. I figure I'll look at some Keens before next April's trip (looking at the ones that look a lot like sneakers). I am not too proud to wear Keens With Socks, but won't they fit differently with/without the socks? I'm not used to wearing shoes without socks, not sure I want to do that all the time unless it's wet and I have to. (I guess I need some "body glide" or similar, too? I never have any blisters or foot problems with my socks/sneakers.)

I'm not sure how to predict on what park days I'll need the Keens (even when I'm there and watching the local morning weather on every tv station). I know the rains are so unpredictable; 50% chance of an afternoon storm means you could get drowned or not see a drop. I carry a small crossbody, so can't really carry a change of shoes/socks - and I still want to wear my sneakers when I can.

I already know I'll have to invest in some capris (yeah, I'm weird, I own one pair of capris and no shorts). I love a lot about April, but I miss those Feb days where jeans and sneakers were all you needed.

 

[DetroitDisney]

You could always just rent a locker each day and put your extra shoes inside.

 

[hopeful4fl]

Have you looked at Crocs? My better half owns crocs that look just like "normal" shoes. I would go to a local Croc store. You might be pleasantly surprised at the variety they have. They are also super comfortable and do not irritate you when wet.

 

[AngiTN]

Is there a reason you don't want to wear the Keens daily? They are made to get wet and still be comfortable. We find that if you pull the string tight and they have a good fit they don't rub at all when wet. But fit is important and some people like other styles better than others. DH had an issue where his little toe stuck out of one pair but not the other. While the tops on them in are similar if you look close you can see they have different weave patterns in the top. I am not sure I'd rule out wearing them without socks until you at least try them on.

Another solution is to wear 1 pair of socks and bring a 2nd pair if the 1st pair gets wet. Keens don't look bad with ankle socks. It can be fun to wear wild color socks with them too. Because they lace with a bunge cord like device I don't believe their fit changes with socks or without. Just adjust them to make them work.