sydbarrett Posted February 9, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2020 In an effort to lighten my load, I'm considering not packing sneakers for my Caribbean cruise. Is this a mistake? I never wear them in the Caribbean but always bring them "in case". I do have a great walking sandal that I spend all summer in at home. Most of our excursions are snorkelling tho I'm sure there will be some walking involved. Just wondering if any of you leave your sneakers at home? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted February 9, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, agibeault said: In an effort to lighten my load, I'm considering not packing sneakers for my Caribbean cruise. Is this a mistake? I never wear them in the Caribbean but always bring them "in case". I do have a great walking sandal that I spend all summer in at home. Most of our excursions are snorkelling tho I'm sure there will be some walking involved. Just wondering if any of you leave your sneakers at home? I bring sneakers (actually wear them on airplane) if we’re planning any hiking. Otherwise I stick with my trusty Keen sandals (with covered toe) (I wear them on the plane cause they’re heavy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted February 9, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I don't pack them, I wear them the first and last days. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 9, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I don't remember ever packing sneakers for a Caribbean Cruise. I have been cruising almost 20 years and have been to the Caribbean at least a dozen times. Sneakers are just not a normal part of my attire and in the Caribbean? Lots of sandals 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsay0526 Posted February 9, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I don’t take sneakers either, unless I specially plan to do an activity that would require them. These little piggies like to breathe, so I’m team sandals all the way! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neenab Posted February 9, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Yes, I take my sneakers. Getting my steps in while wearing sandals is not too comfortable, and some things specify “closed toe shoes.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 2BACRUISER Posted February 11, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Last cruise i only took Sketchers and wished i had taken my trainers(sneakers) as for all the walking we did although comfortable the Sketchers were not waterproof (we had rain) or imo supportive enough for the terrain encountered. i always fly in my trainers to save their weight in case. hth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydbarrett Posted February 11, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted February 11, 2020 16 hours ago, fyree39 said: If I plan on walking a lot, I bring sneakers. If I'm flying, I'll absolutely, positively wear sneakers on the plane. Oh right! I forgot you have to remove your shoes in the US. That settles it for me then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted February 11, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 11, 2020 My trail runners are a vacation staple, regardless of the type of vacation. I prefer them to sandals. I wear them when I'm going miles on the beaches, walking the cobblestone streets, going up and down hills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted February 11, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 11, 2020 On 2/9/2020 at 9:12 AM, agibeault said: In an effort to lighten my load, I'm considering not packing sneakers for my Caribbean cruise. Is this a mistake? I never wear them in the Caribbean but always bring them "in case".... In case of what? Seriously asking, not being sarcastic. If you know you won't wear them (for example, there is a gym on board but you know you won't use it), then why bring them? I take several pairs of sandals to the Caribbean, anywhere in summer, actually - like you, I am comfortable wearing them on long walks, and I think they look great as part of a summer outfit. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizmark'sMom Posted February 11, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 11, 2020 If I am packing sneakers, I wear them onto the plane. They don't get packed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted February 11, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I usually wear a pair for embarkation that are also used in the gym for weight training, and also pack a pair for running when we are training for races. It depends on the port if I wear them off the ship, but was definitely glad to have them when our Bermuda cruise got diverted to Charleston and DH and I walked 10 miles in port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydbarrett Posted February 11, 2020 Author #13 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Langley Cruisers said: In case of what? Seriously asking, not being sarcastic. If you know you won't wear them (for example, there is a gym on board but you know you won't use it), then why bring them? I take several pairs of sandals to the Caribbean, anywhere in summer, actually - like you, I am comfortable wearing them on long walks, and I think they look great as part of a summer outfit. 😁 One time I went away for a couple of days on business and found myself hiking a mountain in heels Lol! I’m always in a competition with myself to pack as little as humanly possible. But other than that one time when I wished I had them, I never wear them down south! Edited February 11, 2020 by agibeault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted February 12, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 12:48 PM, sydbarrett said: One time I went away for a couple of days on business and found myself hiking a mountain in heels Lol! I’m always in a competition with myself to pack as little as humanly possible. But other than that one time when I wished I had them, I never wear them down south! That's why I make sure I have my trail runners before any other shoes!!!! I can do without sandals, and I don't do heels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 15, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I don't do the gym, so I've never needed "sneakers" of any kind in the Caribbean. Flip-flops (not the cheap-o rubber ones) are my "go to" shoe for everything except dinner....then I wear heels/capris.....or a sundress. It's so warm, you really don't need a huge number of shoes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadjineh Posted February 19, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Hubby and I always take sturdy hikers (wear on plane because they're fairly heavy and take up a lot of space.) We do like to actually do trails and clambering over rocks on our trips, so we've never been sorry about that choice. We never take trainers/runners/sneakers (whatever one calls them in your area) because we find they are the least useful shoe for us, not dressy enough to do double duty like good supportive walking shoes. Hubby takes lace up dressy leather mocs like below that can also work with chinos and sport coat. And sandals on a warm climate cruise. I like to take a flat with arch support that can look a bit dressy too: like this (but lighter summer colours in hot climates) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 19, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Those are cute...…….what brand are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadjineh Posted February 19, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Lois R, they are Arche. Quite comfortable! You can find them on Zappos easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 19, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, canadjineh said: Lois R, they are Arche. Quite comfortable! You can find them on Zappos easily. Thanks.....just looked at them.....I know the old saying "you get what you pay for" but those are quite expensive (in my opinion). I am not looking to spend 365.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadjineh Posted February 19, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I know, they are quite pricey. I have narrow feet that have arthritis issues from broken bones and find I have to be picky about my shoes. That said, you may be able to find a similar style in a different brand that fit you well. If you don't need to spend that, I sure wouldn't. Jambu women's shoes are similar in style (especially the Celeste) and very comfortable and well made and one third of the price. Some of their sandals have cute 'bungee' sides too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 19, 2020 #21 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Oh, I understand having feet issues and am ok with paying more for a good/high arch support shoe but at this time, that one is just more than I want to spend. I wasn't really looking for a new shoe at this point anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted February 20, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I don't leave my sneakers at home. I wear them on embarkation and debarkation days. While I am generally happy in my sandals, I have made the mistake enough times of forgetting just how much walking is entailed on embarkation especially. I always used to think of it as an "easy" ship day but I always end up walking all over the ship and usually, my trainers are the best shoes to continue to have happy feet on my trip. We just sailed on Harmony...in San Juan and St Maarten, we walked...the walk into town in St Maarten isn't the best path...and I was very happy to be wearing closed toed sneakers...and all the cobblestone roads in Old San Juan...going up and down hills...again, very happy to have my trainers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted February 21, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) I guess you would call my go to shoes sneakers, they're made by Nike. You can thank me for not wearing sandals. I've had all my toenails removed which means I would have to wear socks with the sandals. Edited February 21, 2020 by RocketMan275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted February 21, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, RocketMan275 said: I've had all my toenails removed which means I would have to wear socks with the sandals. Are you a long distance runner? People get wiggy about their perceived abnormalities...and want to hide them to avoid the negative reactions of others...but do you really never show your feet in public now? I’m sorry you “can’t” wear sandals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted February 21, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 21, 2020 One of the things I inherited from my father (other than my great looks) was severe ingrown toenails. The best solutions was to surgically remove those. I don't wear open toed shoes. I'm not a pool/beach person so it's no great loss. I did get a big kick out of the person who offered me a discount pedicure. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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