I probably ought to try some other Keen styles myself to see If I can't find something that fits right. Unfortunately, I can only find the two most popular styles in the stores. I guess I could order and return from Zappos, but what a hassle.
I wouldn't bother, they are pretty consistent in the fit
I was thinking they same thing! I might stick it on ebay for 10 bucks and see if anyone bites.
exactly. I am not sure if I still have my tags but basically it had 1-2 test runs and I went...bleh. So for all intents and purposes, it's new.
Never heard of Noat's, I'll have to check that out. I usually bring only 3 pairs. My Teva sandals, my Teva Mush flips, and my tennies. Fashion goes out the window for me at Disney!
I hadn't either, a friend raved about them. I'll have 4 park shoe options, a pair of haviana's for the pool and then 2 dressier shoe options, a flower beaded flip flop and 1 heel, all of which are super comfy. And really, that's pretty darn good for me to keep it at that!
I think I took more pairs than that on the spring break trip. My feet are so prone to issues that rotation is key. If I do that, I'll be fine but I've paid before and it's just not worth it. I do worry about luggage weight but that's another issue entirely!
Park shoe wise, I'm bringing these. I wear all of them all the time at home, well except for the Naot's which just showed up but hope to break them in this weekend.
These caused the back heel issue but they are SO comfy and have tons of support, if I rotate them in and out, they should be fine and I love them. Plus they match with about everything.
These, which I love. They did really really well on the spring break trip but with all those straps I worry I could have issues so don't want to plan on them being the only player in the game. Plus if my feet swell too much in the heat, a possibility, they may not be quite as comfy as normal.
Old faithful, my keens. They don't quite match with everything and are a bit casual at times depending on what I'm wearing but I love them. No back strap, important in the rotation. I actually considered just getting another pair in a neutral but upgraded to the Noat's instead.
And these, the latest and greatest, the Naot. Truly the greatest, who knows but I wanted a dressier sandal than my keens that did not have a back strap at all. I tried another style first but it was too narrow. The footbed on this is amazing! We will see how it does.
I haven't decided about tennis shoes. I will not wear them to the parks, that's a given, it's a matter of do I plan to work out or not.
Not planning on bringing my Teva's right now.
Well, how things look on you is so important at that age. I can see why she'd want to try them on first. Its a teen thing!
I think it's more of a fit thing, she's got foot issues of her own, new cleats have been an issue.
I think with a backpack I'd fill it too full. Then I'd DEFinitely end up with back pain. I used to actually use a fanny pack, until I saw how dorky it looked in pictures.
Jeff carries a daypack. Me, though I will have 5 bag options with me (all fabric, small and flat lol), will often go entirely without (making him carry things like ponchos and sunscreen) and put what I need in my pockets. I love cargo shorts and capri's for that reason.
Ok, I just have to dive in and share my thoughts on this: (I just know I"m skating on thin ice, so sorry...)
I think it is about 1/3 as "dorky" to wear a backpack then end up with a ton of pix with your shoulder strap from a bag making "things" look terribly ummm.... out of whack. Kinda lopsided, and "not in order". I really don't know how to delicately put this, but sometimes I see pix on TRs that just seriously make me cringe!
They are out of fashion and all that, but they are comfy, and fit just the right amount of stuff in them.
OK, having said that, I am taking a bag (over the shoulder) this time, and just know that I"ll end up just as described above.
that's EXACTLY my issue with the side body bags....they are a no go for me. We often, if we both bring bags, just get a locker.I don't think we will need to this trip as we are hopping so much but....it could happen!
and join the PTR party
Lisa! Yay, I'm so glad you made it over!
Hi there! Welcome aboard! 
I really like that bag!
