Keen Kids Newport H2 (Toddler/Youth) SKU: #7293802

Anonymous

from Chicago, IL

The New H2 is a VAST improvement over the kids Newport. I love keens for myself and have several pair. Last summer I got the Newport for my daughter. Although they were comfortable and wore well, they were VERY hard for her to get on (nearly 7 years old so not that young) and even hard for me to help her get on. The "hole at the top is small and snug which is great once you have it on but makes it really hard to get there. The biggest change in the H2 is that the velcro strap at the top opens up the entire top of the shoe. VERY easy to get on now. The instep/width can still be adjusted with the bungee cord. The heel is enclosed on this style. Also, the upper is the same webbing as the adult version which is a big improvement (the Newport has a plastic-y upper) -- more comfortable and more attractive now as well as super easy to get on. Yea! I'm getting them for both my girls. Oh, and like the adult keens, these run a good half size smaller than normal. One improvement I would make is to add longer velcro to the strap -- we're right near the end when we tighten it.

Sue

from Wisconsin

Great shoes for a 5 year old! Both my husband and I have a pair of Keens similar to this style. We wear ours almost daily. These are the most expensive shoes I've ever purchased for my daughter but it's well worth the price. She loves them. Hopefully they will get us through spring, summer, and fall. And then be passed on to her little sister. I have every confidence they will last through two children. You can't say that about most summer sandals. Her teachers even asked me where they can find a pair of shoes like this. Zappos, of course!

Anonymous

from Bethesda, Maryland

Better than expected - My 3 y.o. daughter wanted purple sandals and we wanted something she could wear to walk to the beach, play on the playground and not have to take off when she wanted to run in the sprinklers. She got a pair of these and loves them. She can put them on herself, they fit great and she wears them to preschool where they play outside a lot.

Diane P

from Illinois

The Greatest Play Sandals for Toddlers! I have a pair of Keens and love them. I bought a pair for my daughter for the summer. They are wonderful! She wears them all the time. They also offer great toe protection for running and hiking. She wore her Tevas the other day and kept stubbing her toe. Don't hesitate to buy this shoe!

Brands I'd also recommend: chacos

Minousha

from Whitesboro, NY

Super easy for kids - Unlike some of the other keen shoes for kids, this shoe is very easy for toddlers to put on by themselves!!!!! It has excellent arch support, and very comfortable for the playground.

Brands I'd also recommend: ecco

Dawn C

from CT

Thrilled! I was so thrilled with the quality of the toddler keen shoe. I have the adult sandal so i knew it was an excellent shoe. It was a bit pricey but you certainly get what you pay for. I would buy another pair when she out grows these because she wears them all the time! Also, they are nice and easy to get on and they are wide which is great! Zappos delivers in such a timely manner too! Thank you!

Anonymous

from Berkeley Heights, NJ

Excellent shoe! I bought this in size 8 for my 2-year-old and size 13 for my 5-year-old (both girls) and they love them. They are great for the playground because they have good tread and flexible. Also, they are airy enough for summer sandals. I would definitely buy these again.

Anonymous

from Chicago

Hard to fit - This shoe runs small and is pretty snug. Not easy for a child to put on.

Brands I'd also recommend: Ecco seemed to fit better.

Christine

from san diego, california

Great shoe - These shoes are wonderful for toddlers. They are waterproof and the fact that the child's toes are covered yet their feet still breathe is awesome.

Anonymous

from West Point, NY

Looks great and is comfortable for my 3 year old! My daughter has a wide foot and this shoe fits great.

Anonymous

from South Dakota

Worth the money! I bought these for my 4 1/2 year old and 3 year old - love the durability for spring to fall. I wanted something easy to clean (washable!) that would take us to the pool, through sand, and protect little toes from biking and running on cement. I own a pair also, and love them. I actually ordered a pair at 7pm one night and received them the next day - what excellent service, as always!

Joan M

from South Deerfield, MA.

A child's friend... This is the 2nd year my granddaughter has worn Keen Newport H2 sandals/shoes. Last yr., when she was 4, I asked her if she would like to have Keens like mine. She happily agreed. She picked out the camo green color, which for a purple/pink lover I was unsure how often they would be worn. I was happy to see her run around in them throughout summer. They were easy for her to put on by herself, and the ease of care, throw in the washing machine when needed, make these great, tough little shoes for active kids. I made her the promise to buy her a pair of these Keens every summer. She has already received her new pr., in orchid, for this year. Yesterday we went on a hike (on trails and pavement) up a mountain to a local lookout. She wore her new Keens with socks and walked, ran, climbed, skipped and danced her way up and down the mountain, in comfort and safety. She loves them as much as I do. Thanks, Keens, and to Zappos, KUDOS! For still being my no. 1 shoe buying experience. Zappos ROCKS!!

Anonymous

from chicago

So versatile - I love these shoes, great sandals, great running/hiking shoes, and even cute with casual dresses.

Michelle H

from Chicagoland, Illinois

Best summer shoes - My son had these last summer, and they held up extremely well, even though he wore them daily. They protected his feet well while bike riding and running around. They were also easy for him to get on by himself, and that was a big help to me. The only drawback is stinky feet, but to me it is a small price to pay for otherwise great shoes.

Anonymous

from Minneapolis, MN

Great summer shoes. I love these. I buy them for both kids each year because they can play outside and at "daycare" or "camp" or "school" without socks while protecting their toes. Very comfortable from day 1.

Anonymous

from Chicago, Illinois

Great Kids Shoe - I love this shoe. This is the second pair of Keen H2's that I've purchased for my daughter. Comfortable, yet they give protection to the toes and the heel. Plus they can be worn in the water. If you have active children, this is the shoe for you.

Anonymous

from Boston, MA

We keep buying Keens - We have had our daughter in Keens for a year now -- they are the only shoes that really fit her feet without crunching her toes. And when she was learning to walk, the support and shape of the sole really helped.