What are the best kinds of sandals to wear in the parks?

[mbarron]

I was just wondering what the most comfortable sandals are to walk in for the theme parks? We will be there from July 25-July 5 so we will be going on water rides and getting our feet wet.

 

[zakatak]

Teva, without a doubt.

 

[Julma]

Another vote for Teva. Lands End also has a new "sneaker" type shoe that is quick drying and sounds perfect for Disney.

 

[damo]

Love my Merrell's

 

[mbarron]

Thanks sssooo much for the land's end idea!! I went online and found some perfect shoes for Disney! They drain water out to keep your feet cool and they float!! I ordered two pairs of them! Thanks again!!!

 

[princess angel]

I'm another fan of Teva's !
They are the best

Laura

 

[drp4video]

I went to the Teva site, and those look great. I have really wide feet tho, does anyone know if they sell them at a store where I can try them on first, before I buy? And if so, where?

 

[goofy4tink]

Originally posted by damo
Love my Merrell's

Are they true sandals or more like the clogs? I have Merrell clogs that I love but they're way to hot for WDW. And, I've never seen sandals by Merrell anywhere. I did get some from Land's End last year that were pretty good.

 

[zen1]

I just bought a pair of Nike sandals and I love them, they make me feel like I am walking on air! My mom even bought the same pair as me, so they must be good.

If you have a Sportsmart or any kind of Sports store by you go there, they should have the Teva sandals there for you to try on.

 

[Praise2Him]

My DD has Merrell sandals. Mine are Ecco and the most comfortable (and expensive!) things I've ever put on my feet (but worth every penny at DW).

 

[blowinbubbles]

I have to say, I'm a true-blue Birkenstock fan! I wore Birkenstocks all through trip to Turkey, where we must've walked 10 miles a day! I wore the same pair on a 4-day trip to WDW. . my feet never hurt!

What are Tevas like? I'm curious, since many of y'all seem to like those!

 

[geniegirl]

I love my Tevas. I have several pairs but just got the Wraptors for this trip.

As far as berkie my partner likes those better. She has a pair of tevas for getting wet but perfers her berks. both are good sandles just depends on what you like better. i think berks have a bit more support and form to your feet but tevas are very comfy.

 

[baileysmom]

I just bought Merrell "High tide" sport sandals. I tried Teva's on, but these felt better to my feet.

 

[LadyLuc361]

I have to say I like Birkenstocks the best because they offer support for your feet. Teva's can get wet, which is great but they don't really offer any real support. If I am doing a lot of walking, I always wear Birkenstocks because they keep my feet and legs from throbing.

 

[dawgsgirl]

I must admit that I am a tennis shoe person. I tried to wear Tevas on our last trip and got blisters on the bottom of my feet. Good tennis shoes give a lot more support. Just my opinion!

 

[lenshanem]

Beware of the Lands End water sneaker. There is another thread about this soemwhere...

I bought everyone in my family a pair. Hubby and my Mom were the only ones to keep them. I see a potential for blisters with these, at least for myself and my girls. Regardless, the girls were on backorder for forever. I ended up canceling it and we all got a pair of the Lands End action sandal. THEY ARE WONDERFUL!
My Mom ended up ordering herself a pair despite her keeping the water mesh sneaker, too.

A tip from another DISer I got, too - I wear a 5 1/2 and was able to order a kid size 4. My Mom wears a 6 1/2 and got the kids size 5. They are much cheaper than the adult size! They are so comfortable. I'm sure this will be all we wear on our trip.

 

[mbarron]

lenshanem,
could you find the thread about the Lands End water sneaker? I was thinking about buying them because they looked comfortable. If I wore socks with them do you think they would be o.k. for Disney World?

 

[vicnmickey]

They feel like second skin as soon as you take them out of the box. I love my Merrell Sandals, I have never had problems with blisters. Happy shoe shopping!!!!!!

 

[W21981Brick]

I've mostly wore my Birks on previous trips. Tevas got some WDW miles on them also. I found years ago on a WDW trip alot of people wore socks w/ their sandels, I tried it and still do for a change.

 

[lenshanem]

mbarron, here it is -
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=528548