The Best Water Shoes for Kids
Whether it's playing football at the beach, fishing at the lake or just running up and down the yard under the sprinkler, kids will spend many of their summer days outside getting wet. Water shoes are a great solution for children that love playing in the water. They're easy to slip on, transfer seamlessly from the shore to the water and provide extra traction and durability for water use.
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Considerations
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When selecting water shoes for your child, consider for what activities the shoes will be used. Get specific shoes designed for those activities. For instance, if you'll be on a boat, get boat shoes that have enough traction to prevent your child from slipping and falling while on deck. For hiking along the river or lake, get a water shoe with a thick, rugged outsole that will deliver traction and stability on unstable ground.
Speedo Water Shoe
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MOMfinds.com picked the Speedo Surfwalker as a good choice for water parks in its "Best Water Shoe" buying guide. The website claims that it is a comfortable shoe for children. The stretch fabric upper and drawstring closure will make it a cinch to put on and the mesh and fast-drying fabric will keep your child's feet cool and dry. The multi-directional tread on the outside is designed to provide a little extra footing on slick surfaces.
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KEEN Newport H2 Sandal
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There's no reason that your child has to wear kiddie shoes. KEEN makes a version of its Newport sandal just for children. Unlike typical sandals, the KEEN Newport H2 kid's sandal has a closed, rubber toe that will protect your child's piggies from rocks, playground equipment, sticks, roots and all those other unforeseen variables of playing outside. The one-pull lacing system will make it easy to slide on and off their feet. Backcountry.com consumers rated these sandals five out of five stars (10 reviews).
Merrell Kids Dolphina MJ
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MOMfinds.com selected the Merrell Kids Dolphina MJ one of its best water shoes for girls, stating, "We can't get over these water shoes from Merrell. They have a soft lycra lining and removable footbed for easy drying. Easy on and off with an air cushion midsole for comfort in and out of the water." The Dolphinas have a one-strap, hook-and-loop closure, a synthetic-leather and mesh upper and a non-marking sole.
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