Sperry Halyard Hook & Loop Boat Shoe (Toddler/Little Kid)

We have been purchasing these shoes for 2 years now and I couldn't be happier with them. My nearly 4 year old son has never once complained about them hurting his feet. They are great for the playground as well as a slightly dressier shoe when needed. They don't show much wear and tear - I love the added padding around the back of the ankle. The color choices are slim but match nearly everything. My son can easily get these on and off his own feet (now if only I could get him to put them on the correct foot every time). We have been getting two colors each time we order and we get them twice/year because of foot growth. My son's feet are very normal in width and we do not experience the short strap issue that I have seen in some reviews. I recently got my son another type of sneaker and he said he liked him but he asked if he could have more of these, too!

My 4 year old recently grew out of the first pair I got him and I just purchased another. Even thought he wore the first pair daily at preschool they're still in great shape. They may be one of the few shoes from this age I pass on to a friend. Not only are they sturdy but he is able to put them on easily by himself. He had trouble with a bulkier pair of New Balance sneakers. The sole of this shoe is nice and flexible unlike a lot of "skater" type shoes. Also, I think he's much more comfortable sitting on the floor at school without the bulk of a running shoe. I think the fit is a very good balance for kids that are growing out of their plump baby foot. We didn't have problems with the length of the velcro or the width of the shoe. My son's foot is slightly wide but a wide sized shoe is too big for him.

I was a bit nervous to purchase after reading a few of the reviews about the Velcro being scratchy. First - the size was great, I went slightly larger than his current size because I wanted some room for him and they were great. They aren't so big that they fall off and he immediately wore them around the house and to daycare.The Velcro - yes, some of it does still show because I'm not going to tighten it all the way. However, we have had zero issues with it actually scratching anything. He wears these all the time for play and has started to wear out some parts of it but they are holding up well. If they get us to the winter then I consider these a complete success!!

I bought these for my 18 month old to have some boat shoes to wear during our trip to Florida this spring. They go with everything so he has gotten a lot of wear out of them. They have been the perfect spring/summer shoe and I love that they come in half sizes. They must be comfortable because he is able to run around in them all day at daycare, the zoo, or the park. I will be buying them in other colors and bigger sizes as soon as he grows out of them.***update....it is a year later and I have now purchased my 3rd pair of these shoes because i love them so much...they really hold up and i have been able to just keep ordering 1 size large...i will be buying.these until my 2 year old says he doesnt like them anymore

First of all, the shoes are very nice looking and are super cute (prettier than the product view on the amazon-the color in the amazon are somewhat not exact) - the red color would really look nice and smooth in toddlers for sure. I had already bought the adidas Cf fluid 2 shoes and the gymboree sneakers before for my toddler 1.5 yrs old boy and were very pleased with them.Pros:1.This shoe has a sole that has a kind of memory foam materiel that yields pressure relief to the foot (at the ankle point)- very important for toddlers who are very active and have just learnt to walk/ in the process of learning to walk.2. Apart from the soothing red color, the white stitches of the seams on the red color are very nice and gives a bright contrast and look stylish.3. The curves of the shoes are perfect and the width is very standard (heel counter, toe box are of perfect contours- feel like they would make the baby feel comfortable wearing the whole day)4. The double zippers with the Velcros look durable (though time will really tell how long they hold on)5. Apart from the original sole (that has nice grippers), they have filled up the portion with a dark greyish gripping material between outsole & midsole to help in weight balancing profile. That is definitely a nice catch for this product, especially aimed for beginners/ toddlers.CONS:Amazon has very limited sizes in this color- I bought a 5.5M which appeared to be larger, so wanted a 4.5M- ,looks like amazon doesn't have stock of those.Would definitely recommend this product.

Go with everything. great fit, comfy, well made. Love them.Edit: Ok, it's been 4 months & the soft fabric of the shoe, which makes them so comfortable, is completely GONE on the toe. The rubber side wall (welt) is coming apart from the fabric top. But keep in mind that a preschooler has been wearing them almost exclusively precisely because they are so comfy, go with everything & they come in half sizes which is awesome, however, they are a bit too much for me to pay for a 4 month shoe. I would expect at the very least a 6 month shoe for the price. Positives and Negatives.

I love these shoes! I bought them for my 4-year-old son and he didn't like them at first (but I think that was mostly due to the fact that I also bought a pair of TMNT light up shoes the same time I bought these so of course he preferred those!), but now all of a sudden these are the only shoes he wants to wear, and it makes me so happy! They fit him really good, although they are kind of a struggle for him to get on by himself. He says they are really comfortable shoes though. He's on the go all day long and he has never complained about them hurting his feet or anything. I love that you can wear these as every day shoes or they even look great with casual dressing up.