Sandals for Palo?

[JW9DVC]

Tennis shoes for all intents and purposes are sneakers or athletic shoes or trainers, etc. They are not meant specifically to play tennis. Just another word for sneaker. They and any other athletic shoe are not allowed in Palo.

I take it for the literal term of tennis shoe. They do not say no athletic shoes, no sneakers, or require dress shoes. I'm not worried about my nikes. As they clearly are a not a tennis shoe. If they would like to update the rules then I will abide by them. Until then, I abide by what is stated.

JW

 

[mmouse37]

If you Google "Tennis Shoe" images you get this:

https://www.google.com/search?q=ten...kYDAAQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=526

I would not wear any of these to Palo. At least in the Northeast where I grew up a Tennis Shoe is a sneaker. I don't play tennis. What exactly is the shoe that you wear for tennis? It makes no sense to me why they would not allow a shoe that you would wear to play tennis but allow other athletic footwear. IMO the DCL use of the words "tennis shoe" = athletic shoe.


MJ

 

[got2travel]

People are funny. Would you insist that a hoodie is not a sweatshirt if you don't actually sweat in it? Would you demand jimmies on your ice cream sundae instead of sprinkles? What if your waitress offered you a pop but you want a soda?

 

[JW9DVC]

People are funny. Would you insist that a hoodie is not a sweatshirt if you don't actually sweat in it? Would you demand jimmies on your ice cream sundae instead of sprinkles? What if your waitress offered you a pop but you want a soda?

Pop and soda are the same item, except a word choice. A sneaker is a tennis shoe and a sneaker is a running shoe. A tennis shoe is not a running shoe.

A dress shirt can be a polo shirt or a button up shirt. Unless one says dress shoes required and or give examples as to what is not allowed. I think the person that wrote the policy needs to establish it properly. Wear what you feel is comfortable. I know what is within regulations. I just like to make sure a company is held responsible for its own policies and follows the guidelines set in place.

 

[Lita]

During my recent brunch at Palo, I was shocked to see someone show up the very casual flip flops. You could hear her shoes flapping everywhere she went. Another lady showed up in very casual khaki shorts. They did not get turned away at all. I wore dressy wedge sandals with my maxi dress. I think our staff was very lax as the previous 2 mentioned were not following the dress code.

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[DynamicDisneyDuo]

A dress shirt can be a polo shirt or a button up shirt. Unless one says dress shoes required and or give examples as to what is not allowed. I think the person that wrote the policy needs to establish it properly. Wear what you feel is comfortable. I know what is within regulations. I just like to make sure a company is held responsible for its own policies and follows the guidelines set in place.

It's their ship so they can do whatever they want. If you show up in "tennis shoes" and are turned away, no one is going to help you. The Maitre D or manager have the final say on dress code issues. No one I know makes a distinction between tennies and sneakers/atheletic shoes.

And no, a polo is not a dress shirt. A dress shirt is a button up shirt.

 

[Uncleromulus]

I've worn my platinum Palm Beach (Jack Rogers) sandals to Palo dinner and brunch with no issues. Planning on bringing them on the Fantasy next week for Palo and Remy. If they were good enough for Jackie O to wear, they're fancy enough for me!

And you will have no problems getting in---

 

[JW9DVC]

It's their ship so they can do whatever they want. If you show up in "tennis shoes" and are turned away, no one is going to help you. The Maitre D or manager have the final say on dress code issues. No one I know makes a distinction between tennies and sneakers/atheletic shoes.

And no, a polo is not a dress shirt. A dress shirt is a button up shirt.

I'm not to worried about it. But thanks for your insight. Anyone can think they are right and I will stand by mine. It's up to the individual person to discuss any situation. Not you or me on the behalf of the cruise company employees. Each is responsible for themselves.

With that. Wear with what you think is right. Know that you may encounter some situation. I will simply handle it how I feel is appropriate. Like I do in every situation. I love to go against the norm, but it works for me. Lol.

JW

 

[MakiraMarlena]

But the current rule is no "tennis shoes" or "flip flops". It doesn't prohibit athletic/walking shoes. Which is why I asked what a "tennis shoe" is.

The shoes I planned to wear were the Go Walk Vital in navy blue: http://www.amazon.com/Skechers-Womens-Walk-Vital-13561/dp/B00GYFLZ8Q

While I do walk in them, I would never walk at a fast pace or play tennis in them!-- Suzanne

You will not have a problem with those. They do not look like athletic shoes.

As for the person who was turned away for wearing Nike sandals I am curious as to whether that person was male, or female. And what the sandals looked like. If they're Nike they may have looked like athletic shoes. It's also going to change with every manager about whether they choose to be more lenient or not.

 

[NickyKnack]

True, but I did not say anything about sandals or no sandals. I was referring to them enforcing the CURRENT dress code - having a dress code and sticking to it for a change. I think from here on, they just MAY do that. They may very well view athletic/walking sandals with rubber soles and not "heeled" as a flip flop/sneakers hybrid since they are not dressy. I think they'll eventually change the wording of their "dress code" to get their point across that Palo and Remy are "dressy." That is really all they are asking of Guests. There are dressy sandals for women. There are no really dressy sandals for men.

Especially given the medical issues that heels can cause, forcing women to wear heels to eat at Palo or Remy seems a little sexist to me. Personally I can't wear heels due to knee and hip issues - but even if I could, given the long term damage they can do, I wouldn't.

 

[mrslaney]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Faded-Glory-Women-s-Iced-Jeweled-Twist-Thong-Sandal/22154226


I wore these sandals to Palo Brunch with a sundress on our cruise a couple of weeks ago. We were welcomed in, even though we were very early. We had planned to wait out in the lobby area and admire the glassworks but the host came out and ushered us in right away. They seemed genuinely happy that we were there. I don't think he even glanced at my feet.

 

[PizzieDuster]

With all due respect OP, you have hashed this question out before and you have been on this board for many years (29k posts) But, it's a good thread for newbies.

I'd say just wearing ANY sort of shoes would be a good idea. Kohls has great sandals. Your post, your dress is adorable, just put on some sandals Who cares what are on the feet, as long as there is something on them I personally, would wear some sandals.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=50788668#post50788668


Your original post, please don't act like you have never been to Palo

Your original post on this thread:
"Does anybody know if it is now acceptable to wear sandals to Palo? I know that used to be on the list of things that you should not wear as on one trip DH only brought sandals and we had to buy him a pair of dress shoes before getting on the ship. When I look at the dress code for Palo on the DCL website now it only mentions that it is not OK to wear tennis shoes or flip flops. I have a nice pair of dressy sandals that I will take for formal night and I rather not take any closed toed shoes if I can avoid it."
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2/23/2014 Your post:
"We went to Palo a little early, but our table was ready. As soon as we were seated, Susanna came to offer us a complimentary drink. Graham had some Prosecco and I had a Kir Royal. We also both had some iced water with lemon. Susanna asked if we wanted the guided tour and we declined. We had brunch at Palo often enough to know how it works. Graham headed for the seafood and had some crab legs, scallops, shrimp and tuna. I had some melon with Parma Ham and some sweet nut bread. We then ordered a pizza to share with half Spicy Italian Sausage and half Red Grape and Cambozola. I also ordered a chilled strawberry soup and Graham headed back to the buffet for some cold cuts, bread and cheese. I then ordered my favourite, the Chicken Parmigiana with Risotto. Even though I had paced myself, I could not finish this. Graham ordered the Seared Tilapia with Asparagus Risotto and really enjoyed this. He had some Panna Cotta and some White Chocolate Covered Strawberries for his dessert. I had not really room for dessert, but could not resist the White Chocolate Covered Strawberries so I had a couple. We also both had some coffee.

I knew that they had made some changes to Palo, but could not figure out what they were. I asked Susanna and she pointed out that Palo finally has been given some of the Venetian poles that it was named after and they also changed the floor. Now that she pointed it out, I realized that it was absolutely stunning. I took a few photos and then we paid."

I say, just wear something on your feet and you will be fine.

 

[dolphingirl47]

With all due respect OP, you have hashed this question out before and you have been on this board for many years (29k posts) But, it's a good thread for newbies.

I'd say just wearing ANY sort of shoes would be a good idea. Kohls has great sandals. Your post, your dress is adorable, just put on some sandals Who cares what are on the feet, as long as there is something on them I personally, would wear some sandals.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=50788668#post50788668


Your original post, please don't act like you have never been to Palo

Your original post on this thread:
"Does anybody know if it is now acceptable to wear sandals to Palo? I know that used to be on the list of things that you should not wear as on one trip DH only brought sandals and we had to buy him a pair of dress shoes before getting on the ship. When I look at the dress code for Palo on the DCL website now it only mentions that it is not OK to wear tennis shoes or flip flops. I have a nice pair of dressy sandals that I will take for formal night and I rather not take any closed toed shoes if I can avoid it."
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2/23/2014 Your post:
"We went to Palo a little early, but our table was ready. As soon as we were seated, Susanna came to offer us a complimentary drink. Graham had some Prosecco and I had a Kir Royal. We also both had some iced water with lemon. Susanna asked if we wanted the guided tour and we declined. We had brunch at Palo often enough to know how it works. Graham headed for the seafood and had some crab legs, scallops, shrimp and tuna. I had some melon with Parma Ham and some sweet nut bread. We then ordered a pizza to share with half Spicy Italian Sausage and half Red Grape and Cambozola. I also ordered a chilled strawberry soup and Graham headed back to the buffet for some cold cuts, bread and cheese. I then ordered my favourite, the Chicken Parmigiana with Risotto. Even though I had paced myself, I could not finish this. Graham ordered the Seared Tilapia with Asparagus Risotto and really enjoyed this. He had some Panna Cotta and some White Chocolate Covered Strawberries for his dessert. I had not really room for dessert, but could not resist the White Chocolate Covered Strawberries so I had a couple. We also both had some coffee.

I knew that they had made some changes to Palo, but could not figure out what they were. I asked Susanna and she pointed out that Palo finally has been given some of the Venetian poles that it was named after and they also changed the floor. Now that she pointed it out, I realized that it was absolutely stunning. I took a few photos and then we paid."

I say, just wear something on your feet and you will be fine.

I cannot remember asking that question ever before this thread. Yes, I have been to Palo many times before, but have always worn closed-toe shoes. As I mentioned, for one cruise we had to head to Walmart to get my husband some dress shoes as he had only packed sandals and at that stage it stated no sandals on the dress code.

I can assure you that I did wear shoes for Palo that time and any time before and in any of the dining rooms for that matter

Corinna

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Especially given the medical issues that heels can cause, forcing women to wear heels to eat at Palo or Remy seems a little sexist to me. Personally I can't wear heels due to knee and hip issues - but even if I could, given the long term damage they can do, I wouldn't.

There is nothing, anywhere, in any of the Palo literature online or on the ship, that says you must wear heels. Nor is there any indication that heels will ever be required. They would just prefer that you make a bit of effort to not look like you just came from the pool or the gym. I am sure that some accommodation would be made for injuries too.

I've never worn heels to brunch. I have worn slip on flat sandals. Dressy ones. Yes with toes and heels exposed. I will be doing it again in a few weeks. I'm female, I would bet they don't consider men's sandals to be appropriate.

 

[NickyKnack]

There is nothing, anywhere, in any of the Palo literature online or on the ship, that says you must wear heels. Nor is there any indication that heels will ever be required. They would just prefer that you make a bit of effort to not look like you just came from the pool or the gym. I am sure that some accommodation would be made for injuries too.

I've never worn heels to brunch. I have worn slip on flat sandals. Dressy ones. Yes with toes and heels exposed. I will be doing it again in a few weeks. I'm female, I would bet they don't consider men's sandals to be appropriate.

Oh good, I can't remember which post it was now, but I know I read something up thread that made me think that heels might be required at least as the official policy.

I bought special sandals for the trip just for Palo and Remy, but I'm afraid they might not be nice enough now. I can't wear heels and I need my shoes in a wide, add that to a budget that demands I shop at pay less (or Walmart) and it was difficult to find sandals that fit me. I took the nicest ones I could find that would.

 

[PizzieDuster]

I cannot remember asking that question ever before this thread. Yes, I have been to Palo many times before, but have always worn closed-toe shoes. As I mentioned, for one cruise we had to head to Walmart to get my husband some dress shoes as he had only packed sandals and at that stage it stated no sandals on the dress code.

I can assure you that I did wear shoes for Palo that time and any time before and in any of the dining rooms for that matter

Corinna

Hey, I wear slip on tennis shoes from Sketcher. I can't believe at one time I use to wear heels to work. I get so many compliments on my sandals from Kohls.