What waterproof shoes do you prefer to wear in the parks?

[OP95]

This might be a bit of a strange question but I am looking for some suggestions for waterproof shoes to wear in the parks for the rain storms?. I had a bit of a disaster last trip in November and unfortunately my shoes were soaked for the rest of the trip. I’ve tried crocks but they seemed slightly uncomfortable to me. What do you prefer?

 

[chicagodisneyguy]

I wear either Brooks Ghost GTX or Brooks Adrenaline GTX. The GTX stands for Gortex and is pretty much 100% waterproof. They are super comfortable and can go thru an entire park day and feet feel good.

 

[Schneewittchen37]

If I don't wear sneakers, I wear mostly rubber flip flops with fabric straps that dry quickly. I'm not talking about cheap dollar store flip flops.

A good example is Vionic thong sandals with arch support. The styles are called Tide Toe Post or Shore Toe Post. They run about $90. You can get similar knock-offs for about $30.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

I prefer to simply bring 2 pairs of the same shoes.
Then I have one pair to wear if the other pair is drying out.

My shoes are also more lightweight and a bit more airy so they dry more quickly than some types.

I will not wear anything besides sneakers for the parks because nothing else is as comfortable or supportive for me and my feet and my body.

 

[AussieFan8]

Keen sandals or boots

 

[OP95]

I prefer to simply bring 2 pairs of the same shoes.
Then I have one pair to wear if the other pair is drying out.

My shoes are also more lightweight and a bit more airy so they dry more quickly than some types.

I will not wear anything besides sneakers for the parks because nothing else is as comfortable or supportive for me and my feet and my body.

Thank you , I guess it makes sense to just bring a second pair.

 

[HeiHei2018]

For afternoon storms, I carry light, cheap (old navy) flip flops in my bag and change at the first drop of rain. My feet don’t do well walking miles with wet fabric straps on my chacos or Tevas. With the puddles of water after a big storm, the straps just don’t dry for me. We also bring a tiny microfiber towel to get our feet really dry when we switch back to sneakers.

 

[OP95]

If I don't wear sneakers, I wear mostly rubber flip flops with fabric straps that dry quickly. I'm not talking about cheap dollar store flip flops.

A good example is Vionic thong sandals with arch support. The styles are called Tide Toe Post or Shore Toe Post. They run about $90. You can get similar knock-offs for about $30.

Thank you, I will take a look at those

 

[OP95]

For afternoon storms, I carry light, cheap (old navy) flip flops in my bag and change at the first drop of rain. My feet don’t do well walking miles with wet fabric straps on my chacos or Tevas. With the puddles of water after a big storm, the straps just don’t dry for me. We also bring a tiny microfiber towel to get our feet really dry when we switch back to sneakers.

Thanks , that’s a good idea about the towel, will have to be added to my list.

 

[LRdismom]

I prefer Teva when it's warm outside. I wear the Teva Terra style.

 

[Lyndarella]

Same as HeiHei2018. Cheap flip-flops I always carry and spend a lot of time changing back and forth from my shoes!

 

[redrosesix]

we have similar weather in the summer where I live. I don't like crocs at all when it's wet, you get a puddle in your shoe and they are actually quite slippery

I usually wear good flip flops like Adidas but for the parks i always have a change of shoes and I alternate on most days. I'm very prone to blisters

 

[scrappinginontario]

Read about these Sketcher sandals on a similar thread and they were a game changer!!!

I can wear them for 10 days straight, 20,000 plus steps each day, rain, shine, whatever and no blisters, slipping or pressure points. Cannot recommend them highly enough!!

 

[IMMkXLVI]

I like to marry walking comfort with waterproof comfort, we wear On sneakers that are also waterproof. Perfect for the water rides that invariably end up getting my feet wet. After trying On sneakers, I doubt I'd wear anything else. 10 hours in them and my feet are ready for 10 more, even if the rest of me isn't.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

Read about these Sketcher sandals on a similar thread and they were a game changer!!!

I can wear them for 10 days straight, 20,000 plus steps each day, rain, shine, whatever and no blisters, slipping or pressure points. Cannot recommend them highly enough!!

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Yeah I've been wearing the sneaker version of Skechers "go walk" which has the yoga mat (goga max) insole.
I was introduced to these like 10 years ago and its the only type I buy now.

 

[japanese maple]

I use Native Jefferson Sugarlite for wet days.

 

[_19disnA]

Have always worn good quality sneakers/walking shoes and never had an issue. I think having a comfortable pair of walking shoes for the miles you will likely walk matters far more than being 'waterproof'. Even when it does rain at Disney is it often hot, so whatever shoes you are wearing will quickly dry out. I don't care for flip/flop type shoes but perhaps a matter of personal preference.

Wear whatever you wear at home when out walking. It would be a mistake to bring a brand new pair of anything and try using it for the first time @ Disney.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Have always worn good quality sneakers/walking shoes and never had an issue. I think having a comfortable pair of walking shoes for the miles you will likely walk matters far more than being 'waterproof'. Even when it does rain at Disney is it often hot, so whatever shoes you are wearing will quickly dry out. I don't care for flip/flop type shoes but perhaps a matter of personal preference.

I will say this has not been our experience when visiting in August/September. My dd wears nothing but sneakers and after rainy days often ends up with blisters. We bring newspaper to stuff into her shoes in the room to help dry them out overnight and she has a different pair to wear the following day but wet sneakers are not fun at Disney.

When we've visited other times of the year when rain is less frequent it's not been a problem but depending on what time of the year OP visits, sneakers are not always the best option. Ask my teen - who will once again wear nothing but sneakers this Aug and we'll deal with the blisters when they arrive!

 

[IMMkXLVI]

Wear whatever you wear at home when out walking. It would be a mistake to bring a brand new pair of anything and try using it for the first time @ Disney.

This. Right here, this is the most critical take-a-way point.
Wear shoes you KNOW are comfortable on your feet.

The last thing you want is to find those new shoes are causing blisters or rubbing and every step is uncomfortable.

I do think waterproofed shoes are beneficial. Even on a hot day, I prefer dry feet and not moist damp feet, for however brief a period of time it is. A humid day may make that short time, less short! Let's face it, most modern sneakers are 100% synthetic. Finding cotton socks is like finding a Benjamin on the ground, equally as improbable. With all that "plastic" on my feet, dry beats wet.

My On sneakers are exceedingly comfortable, waterproof and laceless. They slip on so easily. What ever your choice of footwear is, go with what you know.

 

[NotUrsula]

In colder weather my entire family except DD goes for Merrell Jungle Mocs. Very comfortable water-resistant hiking shoes that can be worn with socks. (Waterproof if you give them an extra treatment, but water-resistant out of the box.) DD wears Hokas but deals with the blisters b/c she can't be seen in any non-trendy footwear, it seems.)

The rest of the year we wear soakable outdoor-sports sandals, the kind designed for summer hiking and rafting. Brand differs: DH & DS prefer Keens, I like Merrells, and DD goes for Tevas. These are not flip-flops, they are serious walking shoes with the proper support in the soles, and I can walk SO much more comfortably in them for miles on hot days than I could wearing enclosed sneakers.
The rest of us flatly refuse to wear sneakers in the parks, because they are miserable when they get wet, and they take forever to dry in Florida humidity. Putting them next to the room A/C generally isn't good enough, and neither is leaving them outside your room unless you have a balcony with full sun exposure.

One useful thing, however, if you're a dedicated sneaker-wearer. Buy yourself a pair of electric travel shoe-dryers. DD carries them because she is a skater and they prevent her skates from developing nasty odors, but they are very useful for drying out soaked sneakers as well. Do the newspaper thing for 30 minutes or so and then switch to the dryers, and most any shoe will dry out overnight. (Obviously, you can only dry one pair of shoes at a time with a set of portable dryers, so if you have multiple people with wet shoes to be dried, you'll need multiple sets of dryers.)