This is not related to walking on city streets, but fast walking (about 2-2.3 mph) on an indoor treadmill daily. I have diabetes and often get blisters on my feet. Currently, I am wearing normal running shoes, but do you think wearing sports sandals instead can help?
Posted by
northern CA
2566 posts
if you're doing this at a gym then check to see if they will allow open footwear -- I learned the hard way, b/c I like wearing Tevas on the elliptical, and it got me two yellow cards and then an ejection.
Posted by
OP
Bay Area, California
1575 posts
Thank you. The treadmill is at home. My feet get hot easily in summer.
Posted by
northern CA
2566 posts
Well, then a pair of sports sandals that are right for you will indeed be just as comfy and supportive but cooler than socks and running shoes.
Teva is not the only good brand, they just got into the field and grew big early on.
Posted by
Orlando, Fl
9 posts
I like my tevas as well, have put many miles on them. I climbed up the Precipace Trail in Acadia National park wearing mine (against the advice of a guide, who after the hike went and bought himself a pair). They dry out easily and are easily slipped off and on. NOT good for cooler weather, unleaas uou do the fashion faux paux of wearing socks with sandals! The hurricane series of the tevas are the best ones.
Posted by
Washington, DC
28 posts
During my month-long bikepacking trip last July I brought only Tevas as my "normal" shoes. I hiked trails in the Alps with them and had zero issues. I did wear socks with them to prevent blisters during some more technical hikes, but otherwise just wore 'em sans socks.
The benefit of the sports sandal (be it Teva, Chaco, Keen, or whatever) is that they strap to bags easily, rinse off and dry quickly, and can look fairly sharp.
And Chaco and Keen are well known for their closed-toe sports sandals for water sports. Those shouldn't run afoul of hotel fitness rooms.