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Review on SAGUARO Athletic Barefoot Sneakers: Anti Slip Boys' Shoes for Outdoor Adventures by Corey Nyuon

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Slightly wows my picky kids, great summer shoe, sizing is odd

I bought these for my 7 year old who currently wears size 3 children's shoes from Walmart and his toes are touching his toes so he needs the next size up. It was DIFFICULT to find the right size for him. The size 4 Saguaro Big Kid was gigantic, about 2 sizes too big. We tried a similar shoe from Quikshark and the Big Kid came in a size 2. I'm still fumbling around with ordering options from this brand to see if we can find the right size for it. We liked them a little more than the Quikshark because of the softer insole and the softer base of the shoe if you want to remove the insole. I also bought these for my 3 year old who currently wears size 10 toddler shoes. We also tried several sizes before deciding. the ones named 11 Little Kid. When the shoe arrives its EU sizing is listed on the sole and I wish they would just add that to the Best Buy description because it would make less of a confusing distinction between Little Kid and Big Kid and Toddler. etc. Why we like shoes: light, with a thin flexible sole, but not too thin. The removable insole has some arch support and heel lift, but you can remove or replace the insole to get the perfect fit. We were introduced to barefoot shoes and this was our first attempt at getting kids into shoes with thinner soles and room for a wide toe splay without breaking the budget. Both of the kids I mentioned are REALLY VERY picky about shoes and they were instant winners once we found the right size. I also bought the same brand in adult sizes for my 10 year old and he has worn them everywhere too. My kids actually spend a lot of time barefoot, so I'm grateful to have a shoe option that supports their natural foot and toe width. Try them on to find the right fit and send the rest back. It was very difficult to order and return multiple times and then not be entirely sure what size fits as the shoes are actually EU marked and Best Buy lists them in the US and because they don't even match. to the US sizes my kids actually wear.

Pros
  • Easy to clean and maintain, making them a practical choice for busy families.
Cons
  • The shoes are not suitable for children with wide feet.