While it's great that you can get by with cheap shoes, that's really not the case for most people, especially as we age. There are countless posts on here, other theme park groups, general travel forums, and Facebook groups about people regretting their cheap footwear choices. Those regrets and pleas for better options are usually followed by a chorus of people who spent more on good shoes and had no regrets. While they come close, neither of the shoes I noted exceed $200 and bargain shoppers know that you can buy previous models at deep discounts. Sites like 6pm have Glycerin 18s and 19s marked down to the $76-105 range. At the end of the day, I'd rather spend more on my shoes and be comfortable than take the risk and potentially have to cut my park time short because I cheaped out on footwear that led to pain and possible costly medical issues.
I am Gel Nimbus 24 fan.....their best shoe since the 18 imho......but yes those are my park shoes period.....and everywhere else basically.... I don't run much in them, but for walking all day never any issues.....which I did have prior to these.If you wind up going for a sneaker, I'd suggest going to a running shop to get fitted. It shouldn't cost you anything extra, they'll assess you based on your needs/wear pattern/gait/etc., and you should get to try on a good 5-10 pairs of shoes. No one brand or shoe is right for everyone. Case in point, my current favorite high cushion shoe is a Brooks Glycerin 20, but my husband is all about the ASICS Gel Nimbus 25. Good shoes like this also need little to no break in period. In fact, if they're as broken in as some people think shoes should be, they'd actually be worn out. Shoes like these that are designed for distance running also tend to be more breathable, so your feet won't get as hot...although, it's important to pair them with socks that do the same and offer some cushioning and protection at common blister points. My fave socks are Balega Silver No Show and Feetures High Performance Cushion No Show.
My number one tip! NEVER, EVER, wear new shoes to WDW!!!Last year the shoes I wore did not work, I had the worst blisters I've ever had. What shoes do you swear by when going to WDW? Not trying to spend $200-300 either.
I switched over to the On brand of shoes last year and I am never going back! They are lightweight, super comfortable, and they provide great support. They are a *little* pricey, running between $109 - $149, but they last forever.Last year the shoes I wore did not work, I had the worst blisters I've ever had. What shoes do you swear by when going to WDW? Not trying to spend $200-300 either.
Last year the shoes I wore did not work, I had the worst blisters I've ever had. What shoes do you swear by when going to WDW? Not trying to spend $200-300 either.
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