These were our favorite sandals for a few years when my 14 year old was younger. They're great - they have all the characteristics of the Ken but not as wide and definitely lighter. They're also a lot lighter than the Merrells he wore for a couple of years. These kamiks always lasted the whole summer: even when the sole began to wear out, the velcro and elastic were in excellent condition. I bought these for my 9 year old daughter this year, among several other options, and she immediately…