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Salt Water Sandal by Hoy Shoes Salt-Water - The Original Sandal (Toddler/Youth) SKU #7128107(View on Zappos.com Classic)

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Product Information:
  • The very Original Salt-Water® Sandals.
  • Specifically designed to be worn in and out of the water.
  • Water-friendly leather upper.
  • Breathable leather lining and footbed.
  • Ankle strap with buckle closure ensures a secure fit.
  • Hand stitched construction.
  • Brass buckles won't rust if you get them wet.
  • Vulcanized rubber outsole.
  • 4.00 oz.
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9 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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Overall Rating:
  • (5 Stars) 95%
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  • (3 Stars) 5%
  • (2 Stars) 0%
  • (1 Stars) 0%
Customer Fit Survey:

Customers surveying this product said...

  • 73% "Felt a full size larger than marked"
  • 92% "Felt true to width"
  • 90% "No arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 50 Reviews Total

Posted: Aug 13, 2009
Reviewer: Lisa R from Beautiful South Carolina
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am thrilled with the Salt Water sandals that I ordered! I have put our children in Salt Waters for years and when the shoe store stopped carrying the Salt Waters in colors I started ordering them online! These sandals can be worn to the beach, the pool, and for everyday play! They hold up great and you can hose them off when they get all sandy! My children will continue wearing them as long as they stay children! They shipped the sandals to me in record time; I got them just a couple of days after I placed the order!
Posted: Jul 28, 2009
Reviewer: Gina R from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are my daughters 4th pair of these! They are comfortable and, after getting wet, conform to her foot. I love the colors and I love my Zappos!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Rachel Kids
Posted: Jul 28, 2009
Reviewer: from Plymouth, MI
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these summer sandals for my daughter. They are stylish and well-made. They are comfortable. There was no break in period at all. We simply had her wear them wet the first time as instructed on the box. They have fit her perfectly ever since. This was my first Hoy sandal purchase, but it won\'t be my last.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Havaianas
Posted: Jul 21, 2009
Reviewer: Katrina I from Vancouver, WA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I have been very pleased every time I shop through Zappos.com. I receive my items very quickly and the items are always good quality. The price is always comparable to in-store shopping. In fact, the price is always cheaper through zappos.com. Thanks for being so easy to shop from.
Posted: Jul 2, 2009
Reviewer: from Washington DC
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These sandals are very cute but it took some adjustment for my five year old to get used to the buckle. She still prefers velcro. They also aren't great running around shoes since there is no heel support and virtually no cushioning in the sole. We got the fuchsia patent leather which is fun but slightly garish.
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Additional Brand Information

For over 60 years, the Hoy Shoe Company has made the finest in children’s summer sandals. These island-inspired designs deliver durable comfort with a unique look that can’t be beat. Salt Water Sandals combine comfort and durability along with style to make exceptional shoes for boys and girls.

Hoy’s Salt Water Sandals are manufactured using nothing but the finest American made materials. From supple leathers to traditional metal buckles the quality of these sandals is sure to make parents happy. A large palette of contemporary colors guarantees that Salt Water’s conventional designs are always up to date with the current trends.

Over the years Hoy’s Salt Water Sandals have maintained a classic look that won’t go out of style. Your child will look great time after time in these traditional designs. Hoy’s Salt Water Sandals have stood the test of time and the future will continue to bring more of these fashionable and classic designs.

Additional Customer Reviews:

Posted: Jul 1, 2009
Reviewer: from New York City
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Cute- classic, not too girly- a bit of style. My daughter LOVES them! Says they are comfy and wears them almost every day. They do dry fast so she can wear them to the beach or in rain, wet grass. Stitching seems durable. A quality kids shoe for people who are not into glitter/character shoes.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Kork-Ease
Posted: Jun 18, 2009
Reviewer: Shawna S from Phoenix, AZ
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I previously purchased these shoes for my daughter from a department store for a nice penny and she loved and wore them until her toes hung off the end. Giving them to a little cousin was the only way to part them. I was excited to find these on Zappos and for a much more reasonable price! I've ordered several pairs for my daughter to be surprised for her birthday this year. These are the most durable and versatile sandal I've found for a toddler. Classic, leather, and the more they wear them the cuter they get.
Posted: Apr 10, 2009
Reviewer: Robyn from Bonney Lake, Washington
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love, love, love these special and sentimental sandals. My little princess loves her fancy shoes. Ever since she was born she has had a pair of saltwater sandals. We always get the rosebud because they go with EVERYTHING!!! She is very picky. She doesn't like Flip flops cause she says the in between the toe thing hurts. The last two summers she actually wore the same pair and same size and they still looked brand new. They are great for swimming or the beach; they can get wet and dry fast and look great. My suggestion is buy a little big and when they stop growing so fast you are likely to get two summers out of them. I even have two pairs from high school and they look great after almost 10 years. All my friends ask to borrow them.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: All Hoy saltwater sandals
Posted: Aug 6, 2008
Reviewer: from Columbia, SC
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great sandals! I bought these sandals in hot pink for my 4 year old... she has not stopped wearing them ever since! She wears them every day and they still look new. The quality of these shoes are really good and they look great, too. Great buy. I will buy them next summer for both my girls, for sure.
Posted: Jul 7, 2008
Reviewer: from Boston, MA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
We love these sandals - My discriminating four year old loves these shoes. They are pretty enough for her and offer enough practicality for mama. I love the simple, somewhat retro style. The leather is soft and supple...even the shiny pink patent! And the patent leather doesn't seem to show dirt at all. They still look brand new. My only complaint is that she can't buckle them herself yet. But at the same time I think the "real" buckle (not Velcro) has a more secure fit. My daughter is technically a size 10 but we ordered a 9 because she was still wearing last year's 8 (which were just a bit too small). I think the sizing will really depend on your child's foot. The 9 is a bit short in the heel but longer in the toe on my daughter but we are happy with it overall. I think the 10 would have been too big.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Ecco
Posted: Jun 19, 2008
Reviewer: from Sutter Creek, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Best Kid Sandals Around - We've been buying these sandals for years. They go with everything and hold up through the entire summer!
Posted: Jun 19, 2008
Reviewer: from Sacramento, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support
Salt Water Sandals - We love Salt Water sandals! My girls get them every summer and they are so durable, but also very sweet. They usually last through 3 kids.
Posted: Apr 17, 2008
Reviewer: from Maryland
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
The Best! These are the best sandals! Soft leather easily breaks in. They come in great colors. My daughter had red last year and this year we tried fuchsia patent leather. I get asked constantly "Where did we find those cute sandals??" I just wish they made them in grown up sizes.
Posted: Aug 24, 2007
Reviewer: Sarah from Garden Grove, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Salt Water Sandals - I purchased these sandals for my granddaughter and couldn't be happier with them. They are so cute and she loves to wear them. They hold up good through the entire summer season and many wearings. And because they are available in so many colors and patterns I can coordinate her entire wardrobe. They are a very good value for the price.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Every color and pattern. They are GREAT!
Posted: Jul 9, 2007
Reviewer: Idia A from Riverside, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Excellent Shoe - I have bought four pairs of these this summer for my granddaughters. They fit perfectly and they never go out of style. My daughters just loved them.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Stride Rite Sandals
Posted: Jun 6, 2007
Reviewer: from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
New Jersey sand lover - My daughter loves these. And she is very, very fussy about her shoes. So glad I found these.
Posted: Apr 5, 2007
Reviewer: Alicia from Southern California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Family Tradition - I used to wear these as a kid (I'm 30), I bought them for my nephew ever year until he was 10, and my daughter has worn these every year so far. We love them! I still have a blue pair from when I was in high school that wear very nicely with jeans or shorts. :) We get the white ones for my daughter so she can wear them with all her dresses/skirts, shorts and even jeans. She loves them and lives in them even more whenever we visit the beach. I grew up in Seattle and we always went to Fred Meyer to buy these. Now that I've been in Southern California for five years I've had to hunt these down. Stride Rite will have them...sometimes, but once I discovered them on Zappos I've never shopped for them elsewhere, especially with all the choices available (and the awesome customer service we know and love). A helpful hint: When you receive the sandals, before wearing outside, have your child take a bath with them on. This will form the sandal to your child's feet and they will be like second skin and there'll be no delay or stretching in.
Posted: Apr 2, 2007
Reviewer: from DFW, Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Love these - We love Salt Water Sandals. They take the abuse and still look cute. Get them dirty and wipe them off and they still look great. We have always gotten Navy or Tan, tried the red this year.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Keds
Posted: Sep 5, 2006
Reviewer: Anne from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Excellent!! My daughter loves her new sandals! She says they are very fancy!!! Our first pair broke, so I returned them, free of charge, to receive another pair in record time!!!!! I love the ease of return!! I love how fast I was credited for the broken pair! I am very impressed with this company and will shop here again!! Thank you.
Posted: Jul 13, 2006
Reviewer: from Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Love these sandals for my daughter... This is the third year in a row that I have purchased this shoe and will do it again next year. They are durable, comfortable and so cute. Each summer my little girl can wear the previous years in the beginning of the summer and by the middle of summer I order a larger pair. They seem to run a little big. They are GREAT!
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