To Flip Flop? Or not to Flip Flop?

I'm headed to the World in mid-October. At home, I'm an avid flip-flop wearer but I know that won't fly walking for hours each day. I'm thinking of picking up a pair of croc flip-flops; either the crocbands or the ones similar to those (too many different kinds to remember). With my normal Crocs, if my feet sweat (which I am certain they will), the crocs get kind of squishy/slippery; anyone have that sort of problem with the flip flops?

That being said; I'm also a klutz (per example, one time at the World when I was a teen I wasn't paying attention and walked right into one of those cement parking lot thingies in the Polynesian parking lot and totally messed up my big toe. not cute!) and I have had history of foot pain (heel spurs, fallen arches though neither has given me trouble in a good while) so I'm planning on switching the footwear up a bit. I hear a lot about Teva Mush but has anyone tried the Mush ballerina flats? I'm thinking of getting the mesh ones and wearing moisture wicking socks (those little no-show socks; don't worry, I won't be rocking white ankle socks with flats!).

Just wanted to check before I go and spend the money!

I was planning on buying some Croc Flip Flops when I get to Disney. I also have the sweaty feet problem in my crocs and have found that the little socks that just slide over your toes can help a lot with that. My Crocs that have holes in them also work better than the ones without. I think that (hope that) the flip flops will be okay because my feet will still be able to breathe.

I'm big so the wear on my feet is high, I always wear running shoes. Well that's not true, I wore sandals once and the lack of support nearly grounded me. On the flip (flop) side, we've always gone in February, so it's never that hot.

I saw this on the Disney Park Blog and immediately thought of this thread.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/01/just-a-walk-in-the-park-with-cousin-betty-at-epcot/

I alternate between gym shoes and Crocs in the parks. (I'm debating if I should bring my pink floral crocs in February or if my fashionable BFF would die of shame. Kidding!) If I'm there in the summer, I use Gold Bond powder on my feet before I put my socks on. Makes a big difference. Speaking of socks, I will only wear socks that are moisture-wicking and "no show" style - I absolutely cannot stand the feeling of having my ankles covered up when it's hot and humid. How's that for neurotic?

With some foot issues, I have to have a sturdier shoe than a simple flip flop. Even my most supportive sport flip flop I would never wear to WDW. that would be agony waiting to happen. I wear Merrill Cameleon with my orthotics. I even have several pair. Same set up has gotten me through several European expeditions. Flip flops are for lounging in room or at pool. . . For short excursions, I will wear my Brooks Beast (also with orthotics)

Injuries in my younger days are haunting me. . .

I love my flip flops for going to the pool BUT I need good supportive running shoes for the parks. I made the mistake of wearing flip flops at epcot last October and I am still paying for it with sore feet now. It was one of those oh I won't be walking far and it was rainy and I didn't want to get my running shoes wet. Well we ended up walking from the boardwalk to epcot and then all the way to china(believe me it felt like I walked all the way to China and back!!)Never ever ever again will I wear flip flops at one of the parks.

The first time I went to WDW I wore my flip flops which were made by Reebok and had a more comfortable sole than cheap flip flops. I was able to walk around for miles pain free. Something I wouldn't have been able to do in sneakers as they tend to pinch the nerve near my toes after a while. HOWEVER, after seeing a woman sitting on a step waiting for a wheelchair at the end of the night at EPCOT because someone had stepped on her foot and ripped her toe nail out, I realized that flip flops might not be a wise choice. Now I wear KEEN sandals. They are really comfortable, waterproof, open enough that my feet can breathe but have a lot of toe protection so I can keep my toe nails!

The first time I went to WDW I wore my flip flops which were made by Reebok and had a more comfortable sole than cheap flip flops. I was able to walk around for miles pain free. Something I wouldn't have been able to do in sneakers as they tend to pinch the nerve near my toes after a while. HOWEVER, after seeing a woman sitting on a step waiting for a wheelchair at the end of the night at EPCOT because someone had stepped on her foot and ripped her toe nail out, I realized that flip flops might not be a wise choice. Now I wear KEEN sandals. They are really comfortable, waterproof, open enough that my feet can breathe but have a lot of toe protection so I can keep my toe nails!

I learned a similar lesson watching a woman sprain an ankle on the cobblestones in Italy. She was in a sporty flip flop. Slid right off them with one mis-step. Horrible way to ruin a trip . . . But she looked good and her outfit matched . . .

I'm not a flip flop guy, but will make an exception when we sport these in April! But probably just to the pool.

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