This shoe could have been a good shoe for the water. 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 for my 6 year old to wear while he goes down the river with slippery river rocks and so far they are working 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…

I have tried several brands of water shoes for my kids and this one 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…