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Birki's Kids Aruba (Toddler/Youth) SKU #128359(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
- You don't need to be heading to a tropical island to enjoy the functionally fun Aruba sandal.
- Sturdy backstrap sandal with synthetic Birko-Flor™ upper.
- Birko-Flor® upper is as soft as leather but more durable. It is non-tearing and can easily be cared for by wiping with a wet cloth.
- Three-way adjustable straps make for a great fit.
- Waterproof, contoured polyurethane footbed. If you get them dirty, just rinse them off and let them air dry and they're ready to wear again.
- Water-resistant polyurethane sole provides great shock absorption and abrasion resistance.
- 4.00 oz.
- Product measurements were taken using size 25 (US 8 Toddler). Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Questions? Please call 1-800-927-7121 to speak to one of our Kids' consultants!
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- 71% "Felt true to size"
- 87% "Felt true to width"
- 95% "Excellent arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 26 Reviews Total
Posted: Sep 21, 2009
Reviewer: from San Antonio, TX
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I absolutely love these shoes and the kids think they are awesome. I have twin boys and they are always on the move. They are cool, comfortable and provide support for them in their daily activities. And it works out great since the shoes can get wet which is always a possibility with twin boys! Worth the money. Thanks Zappos!
Posted: Jul 24, 2009
Reviewer: Kim M from Oceanport, NJ
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Birkies are adorable on a little "fat" foot. My 3 year old son has very big, wide feet. These shoes were easy to get on, and off. The only negative is that while breaking them in he got blisters on the arch of his foot. But, he never stopped wearing them. I would buy them again.
Posted: Jul 10, 2009
Reviewer: from Rhode Island
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Posted: May 22, 2009
Reviewer: D from FL
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Oh gosh, these Birki's look sooooo precious on my 18 month old\'s little feet!! They are high quality and well made - he gets them wet with no problem. Was true to size and he never complains while wearing them. Love, love, love them!
Posted: Jul 15, 2006
Reviewer: Karen from Bay Area, California
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Great Shoes!!!
This is my son's second pair of these shoes. He loves them. He wore his first pair for two years; we finally had to get him a new pair because his toes were hanging over the front! But the shoes are still in good condition. We had to buy a narrow this time because the medium width wasn't available and the shoes fit just perfect. There are enough buckles to make them fit the way you need them too.
Additional Brand Information
Birki's Kids are ideal shoes for the overall comfort, health and well-being of children's feet. Anatomically moulded footbeds encourage healthy development of children's feet while helping prevent undue stress and strain, which can lead to improper growth, even injuries. With Birki's Kids, children's feet enjoy firm support with enough room for proper step formation. The result is a relaxed foot fit for long-term development.
All Birki's footbeds are equipped with either high quality natural cork materials or durable ALPRO®-Foam. Birki's uppers are made of Birko-Flor, an extremely robust material characterized by its durability, longevity and ease of care. The combination is especially well-suited for children's shoes.
All styles are produced exclusively in factories that exceed the most stringent quality controls in Germany. The use of high grade materials, careful craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology equates to true “made in Germany” quality shoes.
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Posted: Jun 22, 2006
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These are adorable, my son loves them. He did get blisters at first because he had the back strap too tight. We got the narrow width but they are more like a regular width!
Posted: May 27, 2006
Reviewer: Georgia A from Shreveport, LA
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Fantastic :-)
I misjudged the size when I bought these, so they were really too big for my son at first, but he loved the camo pattern, so he has been wearing them for more than two years. This summer will probably be the last, because they finally fit, and I think his feet are about to grow again, but I would quite happily buy another pair, even though I generally hate spending a lot on kids' shoes, since they rarely get worn for very long. I have been wearing Birks for years and I'm really glad that my son likes them as well. And this particular shoe is the envy of every boy he meets and every mother always asks me where I got them! Sometimes I wish I had business cards from Zappos to hand out :-) Great shoes, great place to buy them - life is good!
Posted: May 15, 2006
Reviewer: Vivian M from Imperial, California
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Birkenstock Kids Aruba -
I bought the jungle green and the blue fish designs in this brand of shoe for my 3 year old grandson - they are the perfect thing - goes with all of his clothes, he wears one or the other pair everyday, throw them in the sink or washing machine to clean and you are ready to go again.
Posted: May 8, 2006
Reviewer: from Tolland, CT
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Great Summer Shoes!
I love these shoes and so does my daughter. They're cute, but best of all they're completely washable!
Posted: Mar 29, 2006
Reviewer: Kristen from Washington
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Stood the Test of Time -
I bought these 3 years ago for my oldest son, he wore them everyday from Spring to Fall, then his brother wore them for 2 years. They still look great. Last year I bought another pricy brand for the oldest and they really stink! I will buy two pairs of these shoes now for both the boys!
Posted: Sep 12, 2005
Reviewer: from arizona
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My son loves these shoes. I bought them for him to wear on the weekend, now he wears them to school everyday!
Posted: Sep 5, 2005
Reviewer: Jamie B from Washington State
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
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My son not only has wide feet but he wears shoes out quick and these Birks just seem to do awesome in both of those instances. This is his second pair and Im sure there will be a third.
Posted: Jun 30, 2005
Reviewer: from Montréal, Québec
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Uncommonly Uncomfortable!
My son is flat footed and has always worn Birkenstocks. This sandal, however, was atypically uncomfortable for him and following his first days use he got a blister on his arch and two more on the top of his foot where the plastic strap abraded his skin. If your kids are used to the exceptional comfort of a leather upper Birkenstock with a cork footbed, they may be disappointed with this PVC sandal...it just doesn't measure up.
Posted: Jun 16, 2005
Reviewer: from DE
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Durable, fashionable, adjustable.
Posted: May 21, 2005
Reviewer: Jennifer from Birmingham, Alabama
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Birkenstock Kids Aruba -
These shoes are just what my three year old son wanted! He has a an extra wide foot and these were a perfect fit for him. He has plenty of growing room too. Do not be fooled by the narrow width as listed. I believe that these are perfect for a normal width foot all the way to an extra wide foot. You can't go wrong with these. I also want to brag on Zappos too. I ordered these shoes on Thursday around 2:00 in the afternoon and they were delivered the very next day at 5:00!!! Zappos is truly amazing. Their customer service is just unbelievable too. I would recommend them to anyone!! They treat you with total respect.
Posted: May 18, 2005
Reviewer: from Norman Oklahoma
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My 4 year old loves these sandals!
We bought these shoes before our recent vacation. My son isn't ( wasn't) a sandal fan, but we needed some warm weather shoes. He instantly liked them out of the box with the fish print, but would he think they were comfortable? YES. We did a ton of walking and he never had any discomfort. I like that we can just wash them off with a spray of water and they are just like new. Runs true to size and has many adjustments on top and back strap. I would recommend these!
Posted: May 11, 2005
Reviewer: Showpups from Maryland
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Birki's Kid's Aruba -
These are super shoes. My son loves them and every kid in his class wants a pair now! They wear well and are exceptionally comfortable. They run true to size.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Classic Birkenstocks
Posted: Jan 11, 2005
Reviewer: Diana from Deerfield Beach, Florida
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Can't go wrong with Birks!!!
My son loves his first pair of Birks (I have about 10). The only problem is that he has worn them so much that the outside has already peeled off some. Other than that he has not complained and let me tell you my boy is picky when it comes to shoes!!!
Posted: Aug 30, 2004
Reviewer: from Washington State
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Tough and durable!
These shoes were a great chioce for my 2 year old. Dark color to hide stains and they really hold up!
Posted: Aug 24, 2004
Reviewer: Georgia M from Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
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Perfect shoes for boys!
My 4-year-old son loves these shoes. I have worn Birks for years, but these are his first pair. They are definitely MUCH larger than we expected; I bought him a pair of Teva sandals at the same time, ostensibly the same size, and they fit immediately, while these are really still a bit too big. However, we just pull the straps tight and he is fine. I have noticed that even with rather light wear that the leather gets marked where one shoe hits the other along the inside near the toe, but this may be more obvious on these shoes because of the camouflage pattern. Overall, a great shoe, and quite a hit with every boy who sees them :-)
