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I know there are a ton of threads about the best footwear to tour the parks with, but has anyone used the Teva flip flops? Specifically, Teva Mush?
I hate crocs (I know, I'm the lone hater), but I'm looking for a flip flop (or worst case scenario, a sandal) that can hold up with the massive walking done in WDW.
A huge concern for me is likelihood of blisters. Last year in WDW I developed a blister so severe on the bottom of my foot that I needed a wheelchair for a couple days.
If anyone's used these flip flops, or has a suggestion for a good flop/sandal that's comfortable, not really blister-inducing and sturdy for the parks, I'd really appreciate hearing it!
I just threw out my first pair of Teva Mush flip flops. I did not like them at all. They weren't bad, just not particularly comfortable. On the other hand, I walked the parks last year in my Reef flip flops. I love them. I also just bought Chaco flips, but I'm not sure about WDW walking in them yet. I say try the Reefs!
I wore Teva Flipflops for the last two WDW trips (10 days and 13 days). With the exception of one or two rainy days, I wore them every day.
I had no problems and loved them! I did, however, rotate between two different styles. One had the single toe strap (Teva Mush) and one pair had two side straps that are thinner. This varied the "pressure" point and I never received a blister.
I would also recommend taking Band Aid Blister care products - just in case. Regardless of the shoe, blisters may happen. These can be taken care of or prevented with these helpful products.
Hope you are blister-free this trip!
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I had 2 pair of Teva Mush flip flops that I wore for 12 days on our last trip. I never had a problem. I love them! 1 pair had the single strap and the other pair had several straps.
You are not the lone Croc hater! I am with you! My feet just don't feel right in them (and I'm not particularly fond of how they look on me).
I am a huge fan of Teva Flip Flops. I have had them for the last two trips and they have been great! I still wear them frequently, although I am now splitting my time in them with my new Birkenstocks. Being from CT, I don't have to worry too much about the rain. In WDW, the Tevas are my choice because they are fine in the daily rain.
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I own at least 6 pairs of Teva Mush Flip Flops - some of which I've had for over 3 years. Everyone has different taste in shoes, but I really like these and have worn them on every trip to WDW since 2006. They are my primary footware there as well as every day from May to October. They have a good arch support (for flip flops), soft thing between the toes, and the footbed is VERY well cushioned. When you first buy them they are sometimes a little snug, but they loosen up as you wear them and they contour to your foot. If you want to use them I'd buy some now and wear them before you go on your trip. Of course I do that with any new shoes before a trip.
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My daughter wears TEVA flip flops and loves them. She has worn them the past two years for our Disney trips and just bought a new pair for our upcoming trip next month. She is very comfortable in them with no problems.
I hate crocs too. I have 2 pairs of Teva mush flip flops that I love. I also just got a pair of Reef flip flops that are awesome. I will be taking my Teva's to DW when we go in Sept. Highly recommend them!!
Croc Hater here!! Teva Lover!! I have several pairs of the mush, and I have a bunch of the other flip flop styles. I've never had a problem with blisters with them, and also where them pretty much everywhere for 6 months of the year.
Disney won't be a problem. I wore a pair of old ones in Rome on cobblestones for a whole day and had no problems at all (this was when my leather sandals that looked much more Italian were causing me trouble...I switched and the mush was my best friend!).
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Not sure about Tevas but I just got a pair of Chaco flip flops at REI this summer and have been breaking them in for our trip next month. They have stood up pretty well to hours at DL with no problem, the sole has bumps that feel like you've had a foot massage when you take them off which I thought would make blisters but Nope! AND they are really good shoes to prevent pronating (basically protects your arch, and aligns everything up your legs and back). Our Dr recommended them, we have foot problems in our family and these things are AWESOME!!
I just picked up Teva olowahu flip flops because some of really cheap flip flops had irritated a spot on my foot. These have multiple straps and are a good alternative it you want to change where pressure is placed on your foot. They took a day or two to break in but are very comfortable. I have also had good luck with Reef sandals, which were the preferred brand of my son when he was a life guard.
I have flip flopped around WDW many times and haven't had a problem. I even did one trip in a pair I picked up while there-a pretty basic and not very thick sandal.
I would wear them and see what feels best.
I also second Bandaid blister relief pads-they really make blisters feel better right away.
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Everyone has different taste in shoes, but I really like these and have worn them on every trip to WDW since 2006. They are my primary footware there as well as every day from May to October. They have a good arch support (for flip flops), soft thing between the toes, and the footbed is VERY well cushioned. When you first buy them they are sometimes a little snug, but they loosen up as you wear them and they contour to your foot. If you want to use them I'd buy some now and wear them before you go on your trip. Of course I do that with any new shoes before a trip. 
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