The only specific footwear requirements at WDW are that you must be wearing shoes and that shoes with wheels (Heelies) may not be used in their wheeled form. Other than that, you may wear whatever type of shoes you want on any Disney attraction.

Disney World does not have a "required" brand of shoe, but its official dress code for 2026 strictly mandates that proper footwear must be worn at all times for safety reasons. You cannot walk barefoot in the parks. For theme park touring, the "unspoken" requirement is highly supportive, broken-in athletic shoes (like Hoka, On-Cloud, or Brooks), as the average guest walks between 7 and 10 miles per day. While flip-flops and Crocs are allowed, they are generally discouraged for long days due to lack of arch support. There is one major exception: Victoria & Albert’s (the signature restaurant at the Grand Floridian) has a formal dress code that prohibits flip-flops, sneakers, and sandals. Additionally, for safety on certain attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run, shoes must be secure; "loose" footwear like flip-flops should be tucked into the ride vehicle's storage compartment. Essentially, if your shoes stay on your feet and are comfortable for 15,000 steps, you meet the Disney standard.