7 Best Shoes For Kings Island | Easily Explained
Wearing the wrong shoes at a theme park, and having foot pain throughout your day can negatively affect your entire experience, and even cut your day short.
We've been there, which is exactly why we've created a list of the best shoes for Kings Island, the pros and cons of each shoe, and what features to look for in a good shoe.
Table of Contents
- ON Men's Cloudflow Sneaker
- ON Women's Cloudflow Sneaker
- ASICS Men's Gel-Venture 7
- ASICS Women's Gel-Contend 7
- FRSHANIAH Men's Athletic Shoes
- Adidas Women's Racer T-21
- Adidas Child Lite Racer Adapt 4.0
1. ON Men's Cloudflow Sneaker
Highest Quality
The ON sneaker brand has exploded in popularity in recent years, so last year I decided to see what all of the hype was about and purchased an ON Men's Cloudflow sneaker.
It turns out, that the shoes are as good as advertised.
Over the last year, I've used these shoes daily to take my dog on long walks, go on runs, and even visit theme parks.
The normal foot pain that I grew accustomed to from other shoes was gone, and these ON shoes allowed me to fully enjoy my day, without worrying when my feet would hurt next.
Something to keep in mind is that although you're almost guaranteed to walk a lot at a theme park, you'll also be standing a lot as well (in lines for rides).
These ultra-comfortable shoes have proven to me to be amazing for standing, walking, and running.
Pros
- Extremely comfortable
- Lightweight
- Very durable
- Great for both skinny and wide feet
- Can serve as an All-purpose shoe
- They feel like slippers
- Great arch support
Cons
The price is on the higher side compared to the other shoes on this list, but in my experience, they're absolutely worth it.
2. ON Women's Cloudflow Sneakers
Highest Quality
Pros
- Extremely comfortable
- Lightweight
- Very durable
- Great for both skinny and wide feet
- Can serve as an All-purpose shoe
- They feel like slippers
- Great arch support
After seeing how much I loved my ON sneakers, my wife decided to give the ON Women's Cloudflow sneakers a try too.
She came away with the same experience, and a year later has purchased multiple pairs to keep up with her daily activities.
Her favorite feature of these shoes is that her knees don't bother her at all while walking or running several miles.
She has undergone multiple knee surgeries over the years, which makes her extremely picky about which shoes she can wear daily.
Cons
The price point for these shoes is on the high side, it's a worthwhile investment.
3. ASICS Men's Gel-Venture 7
Best Overall For Men
Pros
The ASICS brand is one of the most reliable when it comes to having to walk or run long distances, while remaining comfortable.
The ASICS Men's Gel-Venture 7 is one of our favorites as it uses the Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning system to provide maximum comfortability.
This shoe also has great breathability and moisture management, which is the perfect combination of tools to deal with a long sweaty day at a theme park.
Underrated Perk
Due to this shoe having great breathability, whenever you're riding roller coasters, your feet will also receive a refreshing cool breeze throughout the ride.
Cons
The main con of this shoe is just the look in general.
There are certainly better-looking shoes out there, however, if you can get past the looks, it's a fantastic shoe overall.
4. ASICS Women's Gel-Contend 7
Best Overall For Women
Pros
The ASICS Women's Gel Contend 7 is our favorite choice due to its gel technology, which does a great job absorbing any type of impact due to the cushioning in the shoe.
Additionally, it has excellent airflow and moisture management, which helps prevent your feet from sweating profusely.
This is a feature that comes in extremely handy when walking (and standing) all day at a theme park.
Additionally, these are very lightweight, and in the event that they do get wet, they dry off very quickly.
Cons
There are certainly better-looking shoes out there, however, if you can get past the looks, it's a fantastic shoe overall.
5. FRSHANIAH Men's Athletic Shoes
Best Mix of Style & Comfort
Pros
Although the ASICS shoes may not have the best look, the FRSHANIAH Men Athletic shoes do.
These shoes are the perfect blend of style and comfort, they are very breathable for your feet, and you can easily slip them on your feet.
One of the underrated qualities of this shoe is that it's a non-slip shoe, which provides you with peace of mind on wet surfaces.
This shoe is perfect to alleviate any concerns regarding that.
Additionally, these shoes come with over a dozen different color options, giving great flexibility to your outfit choices.
Cons
Not as comfortable as the ASICS shoe.
6. Adidas Women's Racer T-21
Best Mix of Fashion & Comfort
Pros
The Adidas Women's Racer T-21 is the perfect combination of a beautiful-looking shoe, as well as being comfortable and reliable.
The feature that sticks out with this shoe is the Cloudfoam midsole, which provides fantastic cushioning for your feet, and shortens the break-in period for the shoe.
These shoes are stylish, have an affordable price point, and also come in over a dozen different colors and patterns.
You'll want to go half a size down for these shoes as they run a little large.
Cons
Not as comfortable as the ASICS shoe.
7. Adidas Child Lite Racer Adapt 4.0
Best Overall For Kids of All Ages
Pros
The Adidas Child Lite Racer Adapt 4.0 shoe is hands down the best shoe for kids.
They are comfortable, easy to put on, durable, and best of all... Have no shoe laces to tie.
As great as the kiddos are at learning, waiting for them to tie their untied shoes a few times in a crowded theme park can add up quickly.
Additionally, they're stylish for kids, it's a unisex shoe, and they offer sizes for infants (0-12 months old) to 'Big Kids' (8-12 years old).
Cons
The shoe can run a bit narrow in size, which will make it tougher for those with wide feet to fit in.
What Features Make Up a Good Shoe
When you're visiting a theme park, you'll be doing miles and miles of walking throughout the day, especially at Kings Island.
You'll want to have a shoe that has the following qualities:
- Comfortable with good cushioning
- Made for walking/running long distances
- Has a solid arch support
- Durable
Another feature that isn't necessary but rather nice to have is the shoe being water resistant.
Whether you're walking in the rain, walking through puddles after it rained, or even getting wet from water rides, you'd be surprised at how much this feature can help during your visit.
What to Know Before Wearing Your Shoe to Kings Island
Break In Your Shoe
As tempting as it may be to not use your brand new shoes for Kings Island until the day off to prevent them from getting dirty...
Break them in!
Every new pair of shoes requires a break-in period, where your feet are adjusting to the shoe, and it can be uncomfortable for a short period.
Don't wait until the day that you're visiting Kings Island to break them in, as by then it's already too late.
Benefits
By breaking your brand-new shoes in, you'll save your feet from experiencing pain and needing to find a place to take them off so that you can relax your feet for a few minutes.
Bring an Extra Pair of Socks
No, seriously.
If your socks get soaked at any point during your visit, you'll wish you had, as you walk around the park with wet feet.
Packing an extra pair of socks seems very weird at first, but if you do need it, you'll be thanking yourself for bringing it.
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