I am so disappointed that these water shoes were so tight and so difficult to put on my daughter. I even went up a size for her to wear next year and it turns out she refuses to wear them because they are so tight and uncomfortable.

This shoe had the potential to be a good water shoe. It has handy holes at the bottom to allow water to drain through, while a velcro strap at the top ensures a snug fit if the shoe is a bit big. The problem is that these shoes are European sizing which always runs small in my opinion. The opening in these shoes was also particularly narrow and it was difficult to put them on my son's foot when dry. I can't imagine climbing on him if his foot was wet from swimming. The next size up might have…

I bought these shoes for my 6 year old to wear when he goes down the river with slippery boulders and they still work great. He's worn them a few times in the last week and he really likes them because they don't slip or hit rocks. This is the first pair of water shoes that he hasn't complained of scratching or chafing his ankles. He's always had blisters from other species, but so far so good. The outsole is flexible and the upper is stretchy with a pattern that provides a cool feel. They are…

I've tried several brands of water shoes for my kids and this is my favorite. This surprised me because they turned out to be quite cheap and from abroad, but we love them very much. My kid loves to put them on, they are easy to put on and comfortable enough that he doesn't take them off even when not playing in the water. No blisters or sores. He wears them on jagged park chips and they don't dig into the soles or dig into his feet at all (which I assumed were the holes, or just thin flexible…