Review on Featherlight Toddler Boys' Shoes for Comfy Walking and Athletic Play by Matt Larsen

Protecting the feet earns these water shoes three stars. But I hate her. They are very difficult to meet. My almost 5 year old, who can easily put on all other shoes, can't put them on his feet - and to be honest I have a hard time putting them on myself. They are very tight to begin with, not as stretchy as other water shoes we've had, and the velcro on the cuffs won't "open" them anymore. It would have been fine for an older child who can wrestle his feet with anything but they were too stiff for my 5 year old who is otherwise shoe agnostic. As we are not going to the beach this summer, splash guard, public pool etc., they'll probably be ok a few times when we need them. but in a summer without a pandemic, they would not suit us. I couldn't send him to camp and expect him to be able to put them on when needed, he can't put his own shoes on while I put his little brother on etc. There were once perfectly working water shoes - just not the best choice for younger children.