zebrastreyepz
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- Apr 9, 2016
I've done with Asics (sneakers) and TEVA (sandals). TEVA wins hands down.Do y'all wear sandals to the park? All day? Seems a silly question, but I would think sneakers were more comfortable for parks
I've done with Asics (sneakers) and TEVA (sandals). TEVA wins hands down.Do y'all wear sandals to the park? All day? Seems a silly question, but I would think sneakers were more comfortable for parks
I will comment that I am a BIG fan of the Birkies but I just got the waterproof ones, and they do not have near the support of the other models. I would not recommend the waterproof ones except to carry in your backpack for water rides, or as pool shoesBirkenstocks. They're great but can't wear in the rain. However, they do make a water resistant version now. Highly recommend.
Do y'all wear sandals to the park? All day? Seems a silly question, but I would think sneakers were more comfortable for parks
Do y'all wear sandals to the park? All day? Seems a silly question, but I would think sneakers were more comfortable for parks
I will second the switching. I have two pairs of TEVA Hurricanes I purchased for our June 2018 trip. I wear the blue on odd number days and the black on even colored days. I use them in my job and wear them almost year 'round in the Tulsa area and they are still holding up.I wear Tevas (Tirra or Verra - I didn't like the Kayenta) or Keens during the day, especially if it looks like rain or if we will be doing water rides (mostly at Universal). I don't like wet tennis shoes.
At night I switch to tennis shoes or sometimes flip flops (my very old Tevas that they don't make any more). But I also hike in my Tevas and Keens, so I am used to wearing them. I find switching out my shoes no matter what they are to be the most important for comfort.
I find most enclosed shoes to be pretty painful after a while - it's because of my high arch, those shoes apply a constant uncomfortable pressure to the top of my foot. There are a few styles that are ok, but they are hot, and there is the additional issue of them getting wet due to rain and wet rides. Because of all that, I prefer a good supportive sandal.Do y'all wear sandals to the park? All day? Seems a silly question, but I would think sneakers were more comfortable for parks
I guess a lot of people agree with you because Teva stopped making the Kayenta (it's my favorite so I'm constantly searching ebay for new pairs in my size!)I wear Tevas (Tirra or Verra - I didn't like the Kayenta) or Keens during the day, especially if it looks like rain or if we will be doing water rides (mostly at Universal). I don't like wet tennis shoes.
At night I switch to tennis shoes or sometimes flip flops (my very old Tevas that they don't make any more). But I also hike in my Tevas and Keens, so I am used to wearing them. I find switching out my shoes no matter what they are to be the most important for comfort.
I guess a lot of people agree with you because Teva stopped making the Kayenta (it's my favorite so I'm constantly searching ebay for new pairs in my size!)
I find most enclosed shoes to be pretty painful after a while - it's because of my high arch, those shoes apply a constant uncomfortable pressure to the top of my foot. There are a few styles that are ok, but they are hot, and there is the additional issue of them getting wet due to rain and wet rides. Because of all that, I prefer a good supportive sandal.
Oofos are quite narrow, though.Oofos. Either flip flops or slip ins. I too have Achilles tendinitis in left foot, a couple years ago I had it in right foot. At that time my physical therapist said to get Oofos. Amazing support. My doctor Also gave me a brace this time that has hard sides a d ties plus wraps around the foot. The toes are not covered so I can wear my oofo flip flops. It too helps.
I’d also recommend Archies which provide good support. And for socks i only wear Feetures. Amazing built in support with socks that are specific to right and left feet. Expensive but well worth it.
Depends on the style.Oofos are quite narrow, though.
I second Keens. Wider than other shoes. Can wear with or without socks. Dry fast. I wore them to Hong Kong Disney. (Caveat - this was 15 years ago. But I still have them!)I have similar issues and wear Keen sandals. They can be worn in the rain too and dry in no time
Wow! Those lacing patterns are so helpful... thanks!!!I’m not a fan of the new stretchy-upper style of running shoes due to the constant pressure they exert on the top of your foot - especially if you have to sit down in them for any length of time. It’s even worse with high arches. Can you say numb toes? Very few of the running shoes on the market now work for me, so trying on many pairs is a necessity.
It helps a lot to use a special lacing pattern that relieves pressure in the hotspots. I use one for high instep - kind of like in this article:
https://ptforhealth.com/do-you-suffer-from-foot-pain-have-you-tried-lacing-your-shoes-differently/