The Best Toddler/Little Kids Shoes for Walking in Disney World

If you’re a parent of a toddler, then you know that while Disney World is one of the most magical places on earth, it’s also probably one of the most difficult places to dress your kid in shoes and sandals that are comfortable enough for them to walk all day long.

It can be difficult to find cute toddler shoes that are also durable enough to handle long days walking around Disney World. That’s why I put together this list of some favorite toddler shoes for Disney World.

I broke this post down into two sections:

• In the first, shorter section, I list toddler shoes that are Disney themed
• Then I describe shoes that just are just shoes, but are good supporting little feet, staying comfortable even after hours of walking and standing in lines, and can withstand water parks, rain, and Splash Mountain(which, as you’ll see in a moment, can also be “Disney-fied”).

The Two Biggest Tips for Toddler Shoes at Disney Shoes

These tips are really true for anybody, but are especially true for little kids:

1. Make sure they break in the shoes first. Some people specifically don’t even buy their kids special kids for a Disney trip for this reason. Instead, they just bring the shoes the kids are already comfortably wearing and enjoying.
2. Bring two pairs of shoes per person. There are at least two good reasons for this:
   1. If the first pair of shoes get drenched, it gives them a day to dry.
   2. If you bring a pair that you think will be great but end up making your feet sore, you have a back-up option.

Toddler Crocs with a Disney Theme

If you like Crocs (and some people love them, especially in the summer), you can just your kid a new pair with one of their favorite Disney characters on them.

Ta-da! Disney shoe shopping completed.

Crocs Kids’ Frozen Elsa Light-Up ClogCrocs Kids’ Disney Princess Light Up ClogCrocs Kids’ Mickey Mouse Light Up ClogCrocs Kids’ Disney Mickey Mouse ClogCrocs Kids’ Pixar Lightening McQueen ClogCrocs Kids’ Disney Princess Clog

Disney-Themed Sneakers for Toddlers

By the same token, if your kids are more into sneakers and you’re not too picky about which, just type “Disney themed sneakers for kids” into Amazon and have fun shopping!

Pixar Cars Boys’ Laceless SneakersDisney Frozen 2 Girls Fashion Sneakers – Anna and Elsa (Toddler/Little Kid), Size 12 Little Kid, Silver Light UpMickey Mouse Red and Black Infant ShoesDisney Minnie Mouse Girls Shoes | Lightweight Sneakers | Toddler and Little Kid Casual Running Shoes Fuchsia

However, if your main concern is not whether or not Minnie Mouse is on the shoe, but whether or not your child is crying in pain while standing in line for Dumbo, here are some great comfortable shoes:

Crocs Classic Cross-Strap Sandals for Toddlers

Crocs Kids’ Classic Cross-Strap Sandals for Toddlers

Some toddlers have trouble walking in the regular clunk Crocs without tripping — or they still have chunky little baby feet that rub against the edges of the shoes.

For these kids (and others who just want a more lightweight shoe), these Crocs Sandals are perfect.

They come in a variety of colors, including Ice Blue (pictured above), Pink Lemonade, Pistachio, and Lavender.

Parents love how these shoes are easy to wipe clean, making them perfect for puddles, the beach, pools, parks, or rainy days.

Kids like how these shoes are both comfortable and cute … so even though your 2 year old can easily take them off, they won’t be doing it unless they need to.

And hey, don’t worry that these Crocs aren’t specifically “Disney shoes.” You can easily dress them up as much as you like with Disney shoe charms like these:

25 Piece Disney Shoe Charms

Native Shoes Toddlers

Native Shoes, Lightweight Sneaker for Toddlers

Natives were another shoe that Disney-goers raved about for their toddlers, and a great lightweight alternative if you want your child’s toes covered.

Like the Crocs sandals above, Natives are lightweight, make a great water shoe, and are easy to clean. They come in tons of colors, front “Pink Bling Glitter” to “Grasshopper Green” to “Popstar Orange,” so your child to sure to find a style that they love.

Another thing that parents liked about Natives is that they can be worn either with or without socks, depending on your preference or what you’ll be doing that day.

This Amazon customer says their 4 year old son want to wear these every day:

I got these to replace my 4 yr old son’s water shoes … He quickly abandoned his sport sandals and began putting these on for everyday activities. They work for everything–running, dirt, water, sand, bike pedaling, scootering, tree climbing, trail walking, museum outing.

He never has any redness that you might expect from spending the day in a rubber shoe without socks, not even when the shoe is wet. And, aside from being dirtier than when we got them, these shoes look exactly the same. Very little wear and tear after two months of daily use by a very active boy.

Pediped Flex Sneaker Sandal

pediped Flex Sahara Water Sandal

Parents love Pedipeds because they combine the lightweight flexibility of a sandal with the sturdy support of a sneaker.

They also liked the nice grips on the bottom and, the great arch support, and how the toes are covered, but there is still air flow from the sides (a particular plus if your kids tend to have sweaty feet).

Yes, these shoes are a bit pricey for toddler shoes, but several reviewers said they were worth it.

See Kai Run Sneakers for Kids

See Kai Run Sneakers for Kids

KEEN Toddler (1-4 Years) Newport H2 Sandals

KEEN Toddler (1-4 Years) Newport H2 Sandals

No one in my family has ever worn Keen sneaker sandals, but people rave about them for both kids and adults, claiming they are comfortable, durable, versatile, and that they have a great grippy tread sole.

Amazon reviewer Stephanie Roether says these were great shoes for her 4 year old to wear to Disney World, but points out one minor thing to watch out for:

Keen Newport H2 Sandals are our favorites for water/outdoor play! They dry pretty quickly and don’t end up smelling terrible the way other water-resistant shoes do.

They were comfortable enough for my kids to wear all day at Disney World (which is quite a bit of walking). Definitely worth the money! *The only drawback to the “little kid” vs. the “toddler” sized Keens is that the drawstring/clip combo is difficult for an almost 4 year old to maneuver.

Teva Sport Sandals for Kids

Teva Sport Sandals for Kids