Park Shoes

[MantaRider]

Hey all,

What kind of shoes do you wear to the park? I'm ideally looking for something that I won't have to change out of if it rains and my feet get wet.

 

[Kazrak]

I'll go with my usual daily wear, a pair of Merrill mid-height hiking boots. They claim to be waterproof, but it hasn't rained here since I got 'em so I can't vouch for them for sure. My daughter swears by hers, though, and wears them in the snow in Flagstaff.

 

[Terra Nova guy]

I tried Keen sandals on my August trip and I found them good. I was looking for something that was breathable, would dry out quickly, and wouldn't rub my feet. The Keens did the trick for me. I wore them every day no matter the weather.

 

[MantaRider]

I tried Keen sandals on my August trip and I found them good. I was looking for something that was breathable, would dry out quickly, and wouldn't rub my feet. The Keens did the trick for me. I wore them every day no matter the weather.

That's what I'm thinking of doing. I would like to do boat shoes or something but I don't think they'd be comfortable all day. And modern ones don't really dry out anyway

 

[leahgoogle]

https://www.crocs.com/p/womens-swif...?cgid=women-footwear&cid=007#q=water&start=17

I never thought I would like crocs, but these sandals are amazing. I started wearing running shoes and when I started getting a blister, I switched to these. I wore them the rest of our trip to the water parks and the theme parks. They were so comfortable and dried out quickly. DH likes them so much he uses them as his everyday shoe at home too.

 

[Stitch808]

I also wear Keen sandals. If they get wet, it's breathable and dry quickly. They are my go to park shoes.

 

[WDW Traveler]

I have a couple of pairs of Teva sandals. Very comfortable for all day wear and the ones I have dry very quickly. I recently came across some Sketchers that I think I might want to try to next time (cheaper than Teva, but still cute and comfortable).

 

[amberpi]

My DH wears Frye sandals to the parks. They are a little pricier than some, but I've been wearing the brand for ages and they hold up SO well! Apparently, the men's shoes do too. Cost per use, right?

I have narrow feet so I'm less help about women's shoes. We're going back next week to make up a horrible trip in August to the kids, and right now I have varying sandals, espadrilles, and even a pair of heels packed...by varying the shoes up, I've never had an issue with my feet hurting. Like a PP, the time I wore socks and sneakers I got terrible blisters, but like that poster, I also generally hate socks and tights and things on my feet. Changing shoes during the midday break is a huge help!

 

[MantaRider]

I'm really leaning towards getting some nice sandals, since I won't have to change shoes if it rains. I might try out some water resistant walking shoes too but that seems like a bit much

 

[KimTK1381]

Hey all,

What kind of shoes do you wear to the park? I'm ideally looking for something that I won't have to change out of if it rains and my feet get wet.

crazy, but I buy a new pair of real nice flip flops. can walk all day in them.

 

[NewEnglandDisneyDad]

I'll go with my usual daily wear, a pair of Merrill mid-height hiking boots. They claim to be waterproof, but it hasn't rained here since I got 'em so I can't vouch for them for sure. My daughter swears by hers, though, and wears them in the snow in Flagstaff.

I second going with Merrill hikers. My wife uses Nike RN Flyknit and loves those for a long day of walking--they also dry out quickly.

 

[rg35]

I always just wear regular sneakers, but for stuff that dries easily my kids wear Crocs or Natives.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

It's been years, but I wore sandals the last few times I went down and didn't have a problem. I just made sure the sandals had thick sols for nice cushion.

 

[worldwarz]

Yeezy 350's most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.

 

[Blanco]

Any Nike walking, running, lifestyle shoes.

Sandals are for lounging. Not for walking miles in the park. Loafers could do the job. But I’d rather be comfortable tan stylish.

 

[KristaZ]

https://www.amazon.com/Crocs-LiteRi...=crocs+literide+sandals&qid=1615685466&sr=8-1
I have these Crocs sandals - after trying what seems like about 100 other pairs of shoes in the parks (sneakers and sandals), I find these to be the most comfortable by far - they don't rub or cause blisters, they dry quickly, they don't slip all over the place when wet, and my feet don't hurt after walking 10+ miles in them.

 

[JC1984]

Any gortex Salomon tennis shoe

 

[cush1]

I wear Teva’s if I may get wet. Walking shoes help me too (Brooks have great support.)

 

[MantaRider]

I'd like to come back to this and add in what I now wear living in FL - breathable sneakers, and good sandals. Break them both in and alternate what you need. Always worth it to have a good bag with you if you go all day anyways

 

[Revan]

Going in 2 weeks and I plan on wearing my Hoka's, running sneakers with an extra thick sole - I figure I'll put in at least 10 miles a day