Visiting Disneyland What to Wear - Shoes Edition!

“The right shoes can change your life.” - Cinderella

If you have never done Disney then let me tell ya, you are in for the most walking you have ever done on vacation! 🏃‍♀️

I’ve seen people in the parks wearing flip-flops and high heels, not my idea of comfortable walking shoes, but hey to each their own. But it makes me wonder if they really knew what they were getting themselves into.

On average we will walk anywhere from 6 -10 miles in a day while at the parks. That means good shoes for the entire family are a must! No one wants what is supposed to be a magical vacation to go crummy all because you wore uncomfortable shoes, right?

In this post, we are going to share with you our favorite shoes, why, and where to find them for the entire family! 👇

Our top shoe picks for kids! 👟

Believe it or not, having good shoes on your little one could make or break your day. One time we bought new shoes for my son and the insole started to peel while we were visiting Disney. It was a nightmare the poor kid was basically walking barefoot on concrete, ouch! Not to mention when you’ve got one grumpy and uncomfortable member in your group it can very quickly turn the whole group into grumps. You know the saying misery likes company!

My kids love their tennis shoes when we are visiting Disney and that’s what they tend to wear about 90% of the time. But I always bring a couple of options for them just in case. Plus, it’s sometimes nice to switch out your shoes mid-day if you get a chance to go back to your hotel. Below are our kid-approved top picks for tennis shoes and sandals.

Kids Tennis Shoes:

• 😍 Ella's Top Sneakers Pick: adidas Unisex-Child Racer Tr 2.0 Running Shoe

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• adidas Unisex-Child Grand Court (Little Big Kid) Sneaker

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• Under Armour Unisex-Child Pre School Assert 9 Alternate Closure Running Shoe

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Kids Sandals:

• 😍 Ella's Top Sandals Pick: KEEN Unisex-Child Verano Open Toe Sandal

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• Teva Y Hurricane XLT 2 Sport Sandal

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• KEEN Unisex-Child Newport H2 Closed Toe Water Sandal

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Our top shoe picks for women! 🩴

Much like my kiddos, I tend to stick to either my sandals or my tennis shoes. But my favorite shoes to wear at the parks are my Teva sandals. They are so comfortable and stylish. Not only that, but my family also LOVES the water rides so when I’m wearing my sandals, I don’t have to worry about walking around in soggy socks for the good part of the day and that is enough to sell me on wearing any kind of sandals!

Below are my favorites to wear at the parks and some good other options that I have heard others find super comfortable.

Womens Tennis Shoes:

• ON Running Womens Cloudflow Textile Synthetic Trainers

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• 😍 Alishia's Top Sneakers Pick: adidas Women's Puremotion Running Shoe

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• Hey Dude Women's Wendy Lace-Up Loafers

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• Brooks Women's Glycerin 20 Neutral Running Shoe

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Womens Sandals:

• 😍 Alishia's Top Sandals Pick: Teva Women's Midform Universal Sandal

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• Skechers Women's Foamies Footsteps-Breezy Feels Sandal

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• KEEN Women's Elle Backstrap Casual Platform Open Toe Wedge Sandals

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Our top shoe picks for men! 👞

Last but not least is shoes for Dad. My husband is a simple man and prefers to wear his Tennis Shoes, but his favorites are more of a hiking shoe that looks like a tennis shoe and is also waterproof which comes in handy for those rainy days and the water rides my family can’t seem to get enough of.

Below you’ll find his favorite options as well as some options that we have heard from my dad that were comfortable to wear while visiting the parks.

Mens Tennis Shoes:

• 😍 Richard's Top Sneakers Pick: adidas Terrex Ax4 Shoes

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• 😍 Noah's Top Sneakers Pick: adidas Men's Racer Tr21 Running Shoe

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• Brooks Ghost 14 Men's Neutral Running Shoe

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Mens Sandals:

• 😍 Richard's Top Sandals Pick: KEEN Men's Newport H2 Closed Toe Water Sandals

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• 😍 Noah's Top Sandals Pick: DREAM PAIRS Men's 160912-M-NEW Adventurous Summer Outdoor Sandals

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• Teva Men's M Langdon Sandal

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Other useful tips to consider to keep your 👣 comfortable:

When considering purchasing shoes plan ahead so everyone has time to break them in. There is nothing more painful than trying to break in shoes on your vacation walking 6+ miles a day. No one wants to be walking around with blistered feet. In addition, no matter how much you have worn or found your shoes to be broken in I always pack some extra supplies just in case like Mole Skin and band-aids to cover up areas that are rubbing your feet raw.

Another favorite of ours is an anti-chafe balm it looks like a deodorant stick, but you can rub it on areas that are getting raw like your inner thighs and the heels of your feet. My son swears by this stuff, and I keep a travel-sized one in my park bag for those much-needed chaffing moments. 😅

Lastly don’t forget to rest your feet when you get the chance. There are plenty of areas to sit around the parks and even sometimes in the ride queues like Smugglers Run and Rise of the Resistance. A little tip is to make sure you sit and take a break for lunch, whether you go back to your hotel and take a mid-day nap, (that’s our preferred option) or you just find a nice shady spot in the parks to rest, trust us you will appreciate it later in the day. Be on the lookout for another blog post on our top rest areas in and around the parks!

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