👦 Merrell Unisex Hiking Sandals in Gunsmoke for Little Boys Review

I liked this shoe at first, but after only three months it's wearing out a lot more than it should. The fabric around the upper is frayed on all sides. However, what worries me the most is the wear and tear on the metal loop that the launch passes through. The hinge is failing and looks like it will break soon rendering these shoes unusable. Update 3/2021: Velcro failed, shoes fell apart, didn't even last a year. Super disappointed!

I printed out the Merrel size chart and ordered the widest available. The length was perfect, the hole for the foot is stupid small. The market for good toddler street shoes is so big that I really had no choice and decided to keep them. They didn't get lighter, ie didn't get sick. Or maybe toddler feet just keep up. Again, an outsole with great traction for serious hiking and rough terrain. But they could really improve the ankle fit (maybe it's the width of the shoe but whatever, I hope next…

All in all I haven't found an affordable toddler shoe with better grip than the Merrells on Revain. My little one had an M-Trail Chaser Jr. which he wore when we were out on muddy/gravel trails (compared to his Nikes). However, they are heavier than these and less breathable in my opinion as they have less mesh. (See side photo. This shoe is in the foreground. M-Trail Chaser is in the back.) That being said, I think they could be more durable and water resistant over time as they have more mesh