Good walking sandals for heavy women?

[tigerwolf]

Sorry in advance if this has been asked a hundred times.

I'm not on the lighter side and Disney is always brutal on my feet. I've got a comfortable pair of Nike walking shoes but I know in August I'll be dealing with my shoes and feet getting wet. I often see flip-flops and sandals recommended here but I'm worried they won't have enough support for me.

Any larger ladies have a brand or specific shoe that they love/recommend for Disney?

 

[tcufrog]

I'm a big a fan of Clarks but I wouldn't get them wet.

 

[scrappydew]

I have never done well with sneakers on my Disney trips. My feet always were sweaty and I would get blisters. Our last WDW trip we went to Walmart and I got a pair of Birkenstock like sandals for maybe $15. BEST DECISION EVER!

 

[NeuroCindy]

I wear my brooks running shoes. If I'm going on a water ride, I put them in a ziploc in my backpack and put on flip-flops for that ride only, then change back.

 

[CarolynFH]

I love my Keen Whispers. They provide good support & traction and are cool, lightweight and waterproof. I bought my first two pairs at REI but now that I know my size I'll order them from Amazon (lots of color selections and better price).

 

[busymommy2pink]

Keens and the new Birkenstocks that are meant to get wet. I wouldn't buy off brand as they don't offer the same memory foam support. I also wear flip flops since it's what I am used to. I'm on the heavier aide as well

 

[Linleedo]

I love my Fit Flops. They have nice arch support and are cushy.

 

[tigerwolf]

I love my Keen Whispers. They provide good support & traction and are cool, lightweight and waterproof. I bought my first two pairs at REI but now that I know my size I'll order them from Amazon (lots of color selections and better price).

Keens and the new Birkenstocks that are meant to get wet. I wouldn't buy off brand as they don't offer the same memory foam support. I also wear flip flops since it's what I am used to. I'm on the heavier aide as well

The Keens are so cute! Do either of you find an issue with rubbing and blisters? I'm worried because of the two times I thought Crocs sandals were a good idea and my poor feet were blistered from the rubbing.

 

[heatherwith3]

I love my Keens, and I haven't had any trouble with rubbing or blisters. I've used the same pair for a week at Disney and a week in NYC, plus I wear them all the time at home.

 

[tlovesdis]

I love my Teva sandals!!!

 

[Disney_traveler]

I've found Skechers is the best for me. I'm not small either and I don't know if my shin splints were from being heavy or not having the best shoes for me.

I wear these with no socks and they get wet and dry nicely. Its like a much more comfortable of a water shoe to me.
https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/14161/skechers-gowalk-4-super-sock-4/char

also have these if I'm not going to get wet

https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/12104/relaxed-fit-skech-air/bkhp

And I have these flip flops.

https://www.skechers.com/en-us/style/14250/skechers-gowalk-3-pizazz/bkw

All of them are amazing and after a full day at Disney (rope drop to kiss goodnight) I have no pains or soreness.

 

[wmjeffer]

I'm plus size and I LOVE my kadee crocs! They're comfortable and my feet were totally fine after a week of intense touring - no soreness and no blisters. No worries about them getting wet either.

http://www.crocs.com/p/crocs-kadee/11215.html

 

[tigerwolf]

I love my Teva sandals!!!

Do you wear the Athletic style? I'm checking all of these shoe recommendations out on Amazon.

 

[LinderInWonderland]

I love my Keen Whispers. They provide good support & traction and are cool, lightweight and waterproof. I bought my first two pairs at REI but now that I know my size I'll order them from Amazon (lots of color selections and better price).

I also love my Keen Whispers for WDW. I didn't break them in enough on my first trip in them, so I did get a blister on my right pinky toe. They were totally broken in by my last trip and worked great! I also bought a pair of Keen Rose that worked great, my Clarks sandals for non-water ride days and also a pair of Jambus (which did give me blisters but it was my own fault for not breaking them in again after I put insoles in them). Yes, 4 pairs of shoes is a lot, but I was SO grateful to change shoes every afternoon - it was like getting new legs!

 

[tigerwolf]

I also love my Keen Whispers for WDW. I didn't break them in enough on my first trip in them, so I did get a blister on my right pinky toe.

How much breaking in did you do before the first trip when you got the blister? I'm worried I'll make the same mistake. I don't work so I'm not on my feet much. I'm hoping I can walk every day and get them worn in in time for the trip. I'm leaving for Disney on 8/22!

 

[KittyKitty]

I have Whispers too. I do break them and any other new shoes in before I go to WDW. Sometimes I even wear short socks. Or put Slide on feet to prevent friction.

 

[Sinderelly]

I do really well with Skechers Go Walk flip flops. Very cushy and I can wear them for long walks without any pain.

 

[mickey1968]

I second the Teva's and Skecher Go Walks. they have saved me at Disney. Also a big girl and my first couple of trips I was in tears every night, then the next trip I got some Teva's and a pair of Go Walks and it makes all the difference.

Here is the style of Teva's that I have: https://www.amazon.com/Teva-Womens-...r=1-2&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=teva+sandals

On the Go Walks, I wear them without socks when I first get them, then if they start to stretch out a little I wear no-show socks with them so my feet don't slide around.

 

[Darcy03231]

What I've found works best for me is to bring several different pairs of shoes/sandals and swap them out every day. For summer I have a couple of pair of Sketchers and Tevas. I prefer them because they can get wet. I also use Body Glide on the bottoms of my feet, between my toes and on my heels. Since I started doing that I haven't had any issues with my feet bothering me at all.

 

[LinderInWonderland]

How much breaking in did you do before the first trip when you got the blister? I'm worried I'll make the same mistake. I don't work so I'm not on my feet much. I'm hoping I can walk every day and get them worn in in time for the trip. I'm leaving for Disney on 8/22!

I bought mine months before we left, but only wore them in the house for a few hours every weekend. Wearing them daily will help, but Body Glide or the Gold Bond anti-chafe couldn't hurt. And bring moleskin for just in case! I pre-cut mine and had it in my wallet on the last trip, so even when my Jambus blistered me, I could ease my suffering right at MK. (Though if I'd remembered they were in my wallet sooner, I could have avoided them entirely!)