Shoes

[slzer0]

I love flip flops.
I wear those year round, except when I'm barefoot.

I hate closed shoes.
I hate expensive shoes even more!

Can anyone suggest a good, supportive sandal for chasing a toddler around wdw for 5 days?
Xo

 

[ebradley23]

Keens! They dry fast, have good support and the fit is customizable. They are ugly as sin, but that's not the important factor. They were a lifesaver when we were there a couple of weeks ago, and it rained a ton. We would have been miserable in tennis shoes or flip flops.

 

[slzer0]

Looking them up now.
Trip is in just over a month do I want to get something now and break it in.

Some of them are cute, but a little pricey from the mfr site. Maybe I can find them cheaper elsewhere..

 

[jessiesgurl]

I love flip flops.
I wear those year round, except when I'm barefoot.

I hate closed shoes.
I hate expensive shoes even more!

Can anyone suggest a good, supportive sandal for chasing a toddler around wdw for 5 days?
Xo

You sound just like me!!!!!!! I've been trying to figure out what shoes I'm going to wear- as I've made the mistake of wearing flip-flops walking around all day & extensively into the night in Las Vegas. Big mistake. At least I know better this time!

 

[MMMomNC]

I second Keens. I am also a flip flop girl and have tried it at Disney before, not a good idea. Then running shoes, too hot and got soaked in the rain. Next trip got Keens. I got the ones that strapped in the back and yes they are unbelievably ugly. My MNL has the backless which I wish I had gotten, you get more of a flip flop feel but still have the support of Keens.

 

[firegurl]

These tend to run a little on the expensive side but I am in love with my Olukai and Sole flip flops. They had been recommended on the boards so I checked them out and I am in love. I think the Sole's will be a little better for the parks but I do like them both. I have worn one pair or the other every day since I bought them in the beginning of June and they are super comfortable. They both took some breaking in but.not much more than 3 days of wear or so. I was dealing with some foot swelling when I got the Olukai so the straps rubbed quite a bit. I put some body glide on and I was good to go. The Sole's didn't cause me any strap rubbing issues but the first night I wore them I walked about 2 miles. My feet were killing me but I was expecting it. The high arch and heel cup took some getting used to, which caused my foot pain. Now I have no problems and am sad that it is starting to get chilly on the east coast because flip flop days are coming to an end.

 

[ebradley23]

Looking them up now. Trip is in just over a month do I want to get something now and break it in. Some of them are cute, but a little pricey from the mfr site. Maybe I can find them cheaper elsewhere..

I checked out a ton of sites to find mine on sale a few years ago. There was no way I was paying full price for something I would only wear on vacation. If you are willing to go for a loud color, you can get a better deal. Orange happens to be my favorite color, so I got mine in that color. I would highly recommend trying a pair on before buying. They have two styles which are very similar. Online I liked one better than the other. When I tried them on the one I thought I liked cut into my foot (my foot is extremely boney, so this my just be a problem for me).

 

[slzer0]

I'll have to try some locally. I have high arches. Not sure if that's the case of my heel pain when I wear crappy shies for an extended time.

My favorite theme park shoes used to be some earth spirit strappy sandals I bought at Walmart but that was back in 07 and those shoes are long dead.

 

[nkereina]

I bought Croc brand flip flops to wear around WDW. I broke them in at home (very comfortable) but within three hours of being at WDW, the combination of humidity and my toe rubbing on that material, I got a giant blister! Never happened at home, but it was less humid at home. Be warned!

 

[mmengel96]

I use Keens all the time as I have foot issues, including numerous foot surgeries. I am planning on bringing them with me in December. I might bring sneakers too but haven't decided the best brand yet.

 

[slzer0]

I bought Croc brand flip flops to wear around WDW. I broke them in at home (very comfortable) but within three hours of being at WDW, the combination of humidity and my toe rubbing on that material, I got a giant blister! Never happened at home, but it was less humid at home. Be warned!

That's a good tip, but for me I live even further south than Orlando. It's actually more humid here.

 

[keegz63]

I would recommend bringing two pairs of shoes/sandals/flip flops or whatever you decide on. My daughters and I were there during Monsoon season lol (August) and got caught in a sudden downpour - sneaks got soaked and wouldn't dry because of the humidity.... Omg did,they stink after. We threw them away and we wore our beach sneaks/water shoes the rest of the time.

 

[Heidi K]

Based on advice from a thread like this, I bought Teva Tirras before our August trip. They were great! No feet problems at all. I think they were about $50 on Amazon (or maybe Zappos?) They dried very quickly after rain or water rides.

 

[Heidi K]

PS I also have high arches, and the Tevas were fine.

 

[Stephaniesue]

I wear flip flops everywhere that I can. I wore a pair of nike flip flops last time we went to Disney. I purchased a new pair of Nike comfort flip flops (they have memory foam on the sole). I have been wearing them for walks all summer.

I am also bringing my skecher go walks with me. They are hideous, but very comfy. I'm only bringing these because my husband insists on me bringing other shoes just in case.

 

[cem1975]

Keens are on sale at 6pm.com.

 

[jazz0007]

Vionic Tides.....I pretty much live in them after learning of them years ago on this board. They are pricey but SO worth it. I have high arches and cannot get away with cheap shoes as much as I'd love to. You won't regret having them at Disney though!

 

[wdwpirates]

I am also a big proponent of the Vionic Tides. I have 3 pairs. I have plantar fasciitis and high arches and these have been a lifesaver. I also love Nike sneakers. They have great support.

 

[workin4vacation]

I've had every brand mentioned in this thread except Vionic.
Have never heard of them until now - tonight I went on-line to read about the orthaheel, which sounds like a shoe my feet might like.

Going to look for a mary jane style. Thank you for the suggestion!

 

[workin4vacation]

update - I placed an order for a pair of Vionic rhythm walkers - a sneaker.
Ordered them in red - to match my magic band. Hope they work - holy moly, they were almost a car payment.