Thinking of wearing flip flops....

[jazellesmom]

I am thinking of wearing flip flops for my 1 day trip to Disneyland. I am most comfortable in flip flops as i do not like the constricting feeling of shoes. I am thinking of wearing these:

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7290519/c/3.html

They say they have good arch support, which i need! I have really high arches. Any thoughts? Recs?

 

[Vanvmom]

Personally, I would live in my flip-flops. I have both the Crocs (Athens) style flip flops as well as Reefs. Both are very comfortable for a day of walking and I wore the crocs almost constantly on our last DCL Cruise. I would be worried about wearing flip-flops for a day at DL as my youngest is constantly stepping on my toes while we stand in line. Yes... it makes me a bit nutty but he's a sweet kid, so I'll keep him. So... flattened toes would be my only concern.

 

[lilpixie]

I am a sandal/flip flop kind of girl, too -- but I posted about this on another thread -- the day I wore flip flops to DL I got my toe stepped on so many times (the same toe!) that half of my toenail cracked and came off. I looked down and it was bleeding and gross -- and ouch!! Just a thought . . . that probably hasn't happened to most people (just my luck LOL)

 

[LisainCalifornia]

Do you think you will have enough time to properly break them in? That was my only shoe mistake (actually--it was a pair of Naot sandals--not shoes!) that I made at Disneyland. The sandals were "comfort shoes", but because I didn't break them in long enough---I got blisters like you would not believe! I never get blisters, but I guess all of the walking was enough to do it.

I love Zappos, don't you? You get things so quickly--it is like instant gratification online shopping I buy so much from them, but often end up returning them (love the free returns). I always worry that they are going to put me on some "black list" and not let me order anymore shoes!

 

[EnnEss]

I wear flip flops. I never have a problem. i don't bother breaking flip flops in.

 

[BillyFan]

I have a couple of pairs of flip flops from Lands End. I think they call them "Sports Sandles" or something like that. Anyway, I wear them constantly, including WDW for 8 days last year with no problem. I will be wearing them in DL next week, unless it suddenly gets very cold.

 

[nurse.darcy]

I live in flip flops. . .I have spent more than 3 days at DLR in flip flops without any foot issues. Just be careful when the ground is wet. . .the Crocs Athens seem to combat this problem very well. Some of the painted walkways can get slick when wet. I wore 3 different pairs of Athens at WDW during our 8 day stay this past August and never regretted it for a minute. Enjoy your flips. . .lol.

 

[audrabolster]

only because kids [and adults] run around like freaking idiots at Disney. I've had my feet stepped on more times than I can count in those crazy crowds.

 

[LisainCalifornia]

I wear flip flops. I never have a problem. i don't bother breaking flip flops in.

I would agree with that--but these are "Chacos" flip flops she is thinking of buying. They do require break in, and are a much different fit than ordinary flip flops (they have a negative heel--sort of like Earth shoes). Some people love them and others find the footbed really uncomfortable. The footbed is highly texturized, and can hurt after a few hours of wear if you are not use to wearing them. Also, having that much arch support with a lower heel can take a while to get use to.

 

[Disneyluvr2]

I would agree with that--but these are "Chacos" flip flops she is thinking of buying. They do require break in, and are a much different fit than ordinary flip flops (they have a negative heel--sort of like Earth shoes). Some people love them and others find the footbed really uncomfortable. The footbed is highly texturized, and can hurt after a few hours of wear if you are not use to wearing them. Also, having that much arch support with a lower heel can take a while to get use to.

Oh boy are you right! I spent over $100.00 on a pair of Chacos sandals and thought they would be the perfect Disneyland shoe! The first day I wore them, I got the worst blisters from them! Luckily I had brought a backup pair of sandals to wear! Always take more than one pair of shoes if you're going to be there more than one day! That's my advise for the day!

 

[jenpace]

When I started reading your post my first thought was "not unless the flip-flops are the same ones as my Chacos"...good news, they are the exact same ones! I LOVE them, they are really comfortable and have great arch support since the footbed is molded.

Chaco also makes a flip-flop with nubuck leather straps and nubuck on the entire footbed. I would stay away from that style...very uncomfortable as the nubuck suede under your foot quickly becomes super slippery and shiny.

Jen

 

[deletedpenguin]

I've done it in a pair of Reefs before. Easily done.

 

[fairycat]

Thanks to a WDW thread around here I was lead to these

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/7931237/c/99950.html

I love them!!!!!!!!! I have very high arches and they are fantastic. I actually wore mine to DL about two days after I got them (and had heated them) and found them very, very comfortable. I have since worn them many times to DL and now to WDW and they were perfect. In fact I plan on getting a second pair soon.

I also wanted to say in all the years I have been going to DL and most of them in Flip Flops I really can't say I have had a huge issue with getting stepped on. I find them practical and fun especially after a water ride.