what kind of sandals for toddlers?

BeccaLandes

My boys only have 1 pair of shoes each, and that's a pair of Robeez.  Those aren't working in the warm weather!  I need to buy them some sandals, but I'm not sure what kind to get them-- fisherman style? flip-flop with a strap on the back?  They're both walking, if that makes any difference.

Thanks for your help! 

kittylove

I really think the kind that cover the toes are best. We don't do flip flops for DS because I want more protection for his feet than they provide. We have these for DS and like them alot.

naflmj

We have a pair of pedi-ped closed toed (fisherman type) sandals. They provide more support and protection while letting his feet breathe. He also has a pair of croc type sandals for the beach.

desabean

I worry that flip flops will really annoy her.  Last summer I bought her a white pair of stride rite closed toe sandals for the first half of summer and then I bought her a pair of crocs that fit great and really worked well for the second half of summer.

This year I bought her a pair of closed toe "river shoes" from Keen and they seem really good so far.  Crocs only come in 4-5 and then 6-7 and she in between sizes apparently so the 6-7s just seemed so big I worried about her falling.  

dana316

Caroline will not wear flip flops...or any sandals with something that goes between the toe.

Other than that, if they are walking then the sky is the limit. 

Caroline is big into shoes, so we have lots and lots and lots of different kinds of shoes ;-)

 

JustaKidAtHeart

We just got the boys these. and love them so far. Last year we did fisherman sandals and the boys toes got messed up.

CMM05

Another vote for the Keen sandals. I highly, highly recommend them! Just bought new pairs for both boys.

They are extremely sturdy and supportive. They are made very well and are great protection.

I would not do flip flops at your boys' age......they won't be supportive enough.

DS1 also wears Crocs, but he is almost 4. I am thinking of trying a pair for DS2, but he is a crazy, fast runner so I'm not sure since I think he might trip.

DS2 has already started wearing his Keen's (and he is younger than your boys....) and they are working great!

Also......when they get wet, they dry really quickly!

 

cmw&tdm

I like little boys in crocs.  

sweetpea18

kittylove:

I really think the kind that cover the toes are best. We don't do flip flops for DS because I want more protection for his feet than they provide. We have these for DS and like them alot.

I got Reese something similar to this. Last year, we got buster browns at famous footwear (thank you for the rec mrsreem!). This year, I found some at kohls (jumping beans brand). I got her a couple of pairs because she's kind of hard on them at school. She has flip flops for the swimming pool. The girl is a shoe junkie! Lol!