Thanks to the opening of Epic Universe, more and more guests are visiting Universal Orlando for the first time… and learning what shoe to wear.

While it would be easy to think that Universal would require the same shoes as Disney World — and granted, some are similar — the resort is different and requires a few slightly different options.
Let’s begin with these Teva Sandals.

These athletic sandals feature a hook-and-loop closure and a contoured EVA footbed and midsole. They’ll provide a cool and breathable option to wear at Universal, while staying on during the resort’s more intense rides and roller coasters!
There’s the always reliable HOKA Clifton 10.

We have these orange, but they’re available in a litany of colors, all of which are breathable and padded, a winning combination for walking through any of Universal’s three theme parks. We love these because they are reliable, comfortable, and aren’t heavy at all!
Next up, these Chaco Sandals.

Available in multiple colors, these sandals feature polyester jacquard webbing and an adjustable and durable high-tensile webbing heel riser, with an injection-molded ladder lock buckle. What does this mean? These are staying on while, say, looping through The Incredible Hulk.
Finally, there are the Brooks Ghost 17.

The Ghost 17 features a newly designed midsole that “incorporates precise flex grooves that enhance the shoe’s ability to promote smooth transitions. This innovative feature allows for a more natural flow during toe-off, enabling runners to maintain speed and momentum with ease.”

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