Who wears running shoes and socks in August?

[DOOM1001]

I would say at least 70% of the people at Disney wear sneakers and socks at any time of the year.I know sandals,flip flops and crocs are popular but you walk at least 7-10 miles a day at Disney,I know I'm more comfortable in sneakers than I would be in sandals walking that much!!!

 

[I loveStitchnippyjon]

I absolutely have to have the support provided by sneakers with orthotics in them. However, if rain is on the horizon, I take my Tevas along with me. I can get by with them for a few hours without pain.

 

[Tam1067]

My whole family does--or sometimes DH and I wear our Merrill hiking shoes which are cool and comfortable too. As others have posted, running shoes with good socks are a great way to avoid blisters. I also like that my toes are protected from the masses of people and strollers in the parks.

Now at home, I never wear running shoes except when I'm running, and I never wear socks from about March until October, but WDW is its own animal demanding special attention!

 

[Momsquared]

Do I hear that it's Cool Max socks? Are they available at most stores?
Thanks!!!

 

[Dopey420]

That's DH, all the way. The only place I've ever seen him wear sandals is poolside - otherwise it's runing shoes with socks. He has to wear orthotics, so good support and actual shoes are a must. In fact, he thinks sandals are uncomfortable and can't understand why anyone would wear shoes without socks. (of course, I spend my summer in drugstore flipflops....)

To each his own!

This describes me perfectly. There are some things you can do to wear running shoes and be comfortable:
1. only synthetic fiber socks!!!! no exceptions to this rule
2. you can get ventilated running shoes- reebok ventilators are ones i use
3. you can get HYPERCARE prescribed by a dermatologist. It is an antiperspirant for the feet and hands. You apply it every night before bed for 2 weeks before you leave on vacation. Your feet will not sweat for about a month and VOILA- NO MOISTURE, NO BLISTERS!

 

[jenn-n-okla]

As others have posted, running shoes with good socks are a great way to avoid blisters. I also like that my toes are protected from the masses of people and strollers in the parks.

Now at home, I never wear running shoes except when I'm running, and I never wear socks from about March until October, but WDW is its own animal demanding special attention!

Are you sure you aren't living in Oklahoma instead of Chicago?
I never set a foot in my running shoes from March to mid October but when visiting the World you better believe I do.
As for the wet shoes and socks......I bring my crocs....They will do for a couple of hours till the mid day showers are over. To us it is worth the hassle of renting a locker to keep them in even if it isn't going to rain so we can change into them for the evening hours.
Personal preference only.

 

[jeffbear]

Tell ya what ... all that airing out your tootsies wearing sandals stuff sounds good. Right up to the point where one of those double rental strollers takes a detour over your foot.

I always wear cross trainers and never regret it.