Keen Kids Venice H2 (Toddler/Youth) SKU: #7397030

Anonymous

from Yadkinville, North Carolina

Love this shoe! This is the shoe to buy. They look great on my son and are very comfortable. They do run wide which is great for me because my son has a wide foot and they do run about 1 size smaller than Stride Rite which is what he normally wears, so be sure to order a size larger when you buy these shoes.

Brands I'd also recommend: Stride Rite

Anonymous

from Providence, RI

Runs small, great value; buy one, only shoe for whole summer. My daughter had these in pink last summer and I was not sure about getting the style for my son. The blue color is very cool and the style is much less clunky looking than the Newport. The Venice looks great on his feet and not at all feminine, just less clunky than Newport (I think the color makes the difference: in pink it looks girly). As far as sizing, he was sized at Stride Rite as an 11.5W, so I ordered a 12; they were too small, his toe was touching the front of the shoe on the inside. I reordered at 9:30 pm and received the size 13 the next day at 2pm. How is this possible? Could Zappos make it any easier? The customer service rep was so helpful and made the return process incredibly smooth. Keen sizing runs small, so this ease of return will make all the difference in my future buying decisions. I will buy only from Zappos from now on. My son will wear these in lieu of sneakers for play (the comfort of these sandals is unreal), in place of loafers with khakis (the blue color looks very nice as even a sort of dress sandal surprise, surprise), and at the beach. Perfect all around shoe and saved me a bundle in buying several different styles of shoes for different uses for the summer.

Brands I'd also recommend: Keen, Keen, Keen.

Anonymous

from Illionois

GREAT shoe! My son dislikes sandals and has trouble running in his Crocs...these shoes are a great compromise. They have a gym shoe base with plenty of openings for air flow and they're waterproof! The moment my son put them on, he hasn't taken them off. I would recommend ordering one size up if your child is between sizes...they run a bit small.

Brands I'd also recommend: Crocs

April R

from Erie, PA

Best shoes ever for kids on the move! They are wonderful. This is the third pair I have bought for each of my kids. They are comfortable and wash up great! I will be purchasing Keens again I'm sure.

Sshetron

from Arkansas

Great boy summer sandal - I bought these shoes for my twin 5 year old boys. We go camping a lot during the summer months. The boys were able to hike, swim, and run around the campsite easily. I threw them in the wash when we returned and they look great!

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrill

Anonymous

from Michigan

So comfortable - I bought a pair for myself and now have my mother in law, husband, and both sons in them. My youngest broke out in a rash and I am trying to troubleshoot that now. I haven't heard of it with anyone else, though, so don't worry. My son has sensitive skin anyway so if your child does also, this is a notice to you. OH- my sons and I all have flat feet. These shoes are great sandals for us.

Brands I'd also recommend: Lands End Beach Combers, Merrell

Anonymous

from Cincinnati , OH

Great shoe - I just bought a pair for both of my boys ages 2 and 3. They have been great. I was really looking for a summer shoe that could handle all the rough play that little boys enjoy. It has all the qualities I wanted in one shoe. It was worth the money to get this shoe verses a water shoe, athletic shoe, and sandal with a covered toe... My husband even asked for a pair after he saw the boy's sandals...

Brands I'd also recommend: tevas

Eren T

from Casper, Wyoming

Great shoe for active toddlers - I just got the Keen Kids Venice H2 for my 4 year-old son and I couldn't be happier! My son loves them and is the only kind of shoe he wants to wear, we had washed them and they look as good as new, my son finds them to be very comfortable and we are thinking of buying more of this brand for the winter and when he goes to school. As always the service with Zappos is great, now when I see shoes on TV or on the magazines, the first thing I do is to check if Zappos has them so I can buy them there, I don't buy shoes anywhere else.

Brands I'd also recommend: All of the Keens

Kathy

from Kansas City

Wonderful - We had to cut off the waterproof tag because it would catch his skin when putting on the shoes, but after that, they're perfect. Rugged, great looks, and very comfortable (now).

Anonymous

from Waco, Texas

A nearly indestructible shoe. Well made, sturdy, and washable. Yes, they can get smelly, but there are so many other strong points of this shoe, that I don't mind scrubbing the mud off them and tossing them in the washer periodically. This style has the velcro closure at the ankle, which, while much more convenient than the Newports that don't have this easy-on/off feature, tended to rub my son's ankle bone at first. I haven't noticed this recently, so they must have softened up a bit. They're still a bit clunky and this could be a problem for toddlers or other little kids just learning to walk or run. When my son was 2 he tended to trip more in his Newports than in his other shoes. But as the size increases, the clownish proportions diminish. In all, a great shoe.

Brands I'd also recommend: Stride Rite

Kms

from New York

Great all-around summer shoe - Great shoe for child to wear in all different situations this summer. Can go in water, good sole to climb and run. Toes are protected. Very cute too. Easy to put on and off. The only negative is that the inside can get a little smelly after wear.

Anonymous

They are a great, perfect sandal for boys. Open, but the toe is covered and they look great on.

Lisa

from New Jersey

Perfect All Around Shoe for an Active Little Boy! These shoes are great for outdoor active play, poolside, or anything. And my 2 1/2 yr. old son can put on and take off these shoes all by himself -- just like a big boy. I ordered these shoes a size larger than my son's foot which may account for the slightly clownish look but otherwise, a great looking and great performing shoe. You can't go wrong with this one.

Kate

from Geneva, IL

Great Shoes! This is the second year I've bought these for my son. They were the only shoes he wore last summer and I'm expecting the same this year. They are rugged and great for play on land or water. Also, I've had great results with machine washing these when they start to smell.

Jmom

from Pennsylvania

This is our standard summer shoe for our toddler - Because it has a covered toe and breathable design. It is super sturdy and provides good sole support. Best of all-- we can throw it right into the laundry. I am sure we will keep buying these for my son until he can buy his own!

Dynette

from Minnesota

Tough shoe survived all summer with my little shoe destroyer. This shoe is sturdy! We live on a lake and this shoe was worn daily in and out of the water. Was perfect for my little guy who goes back and forth between the lake and running around the yard. His feet were well protected from sharp rocks and any glass that may be on the lake bottom, and they had enough support that he didn't need to change shoes if he decided to get out and ride his bike or play soccer or climb trees. These shoes really got a workout, but are still in great shape. Great investment if you typically enjoy the ability to use 'hand-me-downs' in your family. I'm guessing these would survive 3 summers with ease. Another bonus: no stinky feet with these.

TH

from Okinawa, Japan

Just got these in the mail & son is thrilled. When I told him these could go from sand to ocean to park to climbing to camping, his eyes lit up w possibilities. They are super cool looking (can't say 'cute' bc son is 5!) & will be great for long summers bc of toe protection but breathablility of a sandal. He is still having some issues putting them on himself but it's bc when he unstraps the shoe the top strap comes out of the little hooked fabric that keeps it down. Then I need to thread it back thru for him. Other than that they are perfect!! I was very worried about the sizing as I ordered him a 12 based on the size chart but then was confused by reviews. He is wearing a 12.5 in Stride Rites. Luckily they fit him perfectly. Please use the size chart & measure you kid\'s foot! You can't go by the reviews bc some said too small, some said too big!