Customer Reviews Salt Water Sandal by Hoy Shoes Salt Water Original Sandals (big Kid)

While these fit lengthwise I felt like the toe area was wide. I don't have a wide foot and felt like they looked too big on me even though the length was correct.

Sandals arrived in plastic bag (lol)

I love these shoes, I always wanted a pair, but sadly they did not fit my big boned ankles, they just fit on the very last hole, and ended up looking silly?? Back they went

I had really anticipated the arrival of these famous sandals! But unfortunately, they didn't work for me. The most important drawback, in my opinion, is the very stiff sole. I expect a shoe to have a more pliable sole, which allows you to really roll through your foot when walking. This made the shoe feel very stiff and uncomfortable to me. I usually wear a Euro size 40 (sometimes 39 for sandals) and ordered a size 9 but I felt the shoe was too small, so make sure to not size down but order your true size or maybe even half a size up. The finish of the leather didn't look that good either, both on the straps and on the sole. Bummer!

Leather we a bit hard so nervous about blisters, but think they’ll be good after they soften up.

This shoe was too wide for my foot

i could tell by the photo that the sole was not the same as the "little kid" sun sans but they are so very stiff. there was no give or bend to them at all. they are as cute as can be but just not as comfortable as the younger version; so sad my oldest has outgrown these shoes!

I love the look of these, but they were super uncomfortable for my narrow (A-AA) foot. they can be tightened at the back, but are very wide at the front. Just don't work for a narrow foot.

I ordered a moments 10 and I received a size 8

Buckle is cheap plastic and did not seem like it would last more than a few wears.

They were true to size, but still too short for me. Nice sandals.

These run small!! I wanted to love these sandals but they run very small in length and too wide in width. I originally order my regular size (9) but they were too small. Returned and exchanged for a full size larger (10) than my regular size. Sadly those were too small also. Retuning for a refund.

Unfortunately these shoes did not work well with my foot shape at all. They were very tight and the edges of the straps cut into my foot. The leather felt rather plastic-y and did not look or feel as nice as I would have wanted. The shoe has absolutely no arch support and is very thin, so I could not imagine that it would be comfortable on long walks. I did not get to test out the supposed water-resistant properties of it. Overall, it looked like what it is, which is a child's shoe sized up for bigger feet. If you find that it works for your shoe size, the water-resistance and price would make it a good purchase. However, I hoped for a slightly thicker sole and I did not like the design as much in person. I would recommend this for someone looking for a budget-friendly water-resistant sandal who is not afraid of a long break-in time. I would not recommend this for slightly-wide feet or for anyone looking to do a lot of walking.

I love these shoes but... the quality is not what it used to be. I’m now sending my third pair back because of the strap on the right foot being almost 1/2” shorter than the left... one pair went back for damaged leather... and the first pair went back because the leather pairing/ sewing seemed off. I know that these can be great shoes because I have a pair of red ones that are my favs. But something has changed in the manufacturing.

We wanted to love these sandals, as they are adorable and were just what my daughter was looking for. Unfortunately, they are so shallow (space between the sole and the top straps) that my daughter could not even slide her foot in. She does not have thick feet, so I'm not sure why they are so difficult to get on. Sadly, we will be returning. Not sure if ordering up a size will help. We may try.

I went up half size based on reviews (I’m a 7.5 and bought an 8), and the length was fine. The width was incredibly narrow though, and I can comfortably wear these. I read that you can soak these in water and they will loosen, but I don’t want to risk it and not be able to return them. So I’m just returning them.

These sandals are beautiful; however, I returned them because the footbed is quite hard and uncomfortable. The areas where the leather straps are folded under the lining and sewed form lumpy ridges you can feel underneath your feet. Take a closer look - these waves are visible in the side view images of the sandals.

I read recently that the company had been sold to China and that the quality isn’t what it used to be. In terms of the quality they feel incredibly cheap! The buckle of the strap is cheap, I think the tab on a can of soda is better quality than what you’ll find on these. The leather feels thin and cheap and overall the shoes feel stiff and worth the price I paid. I bought a pair of Saltwater Sandals about 10 years ago and I still have them. They are still holding strong and are incredibly comfortable, granted they have had a good decade of wear, but they’re solidly built. I wish I could say the same for this new pair. I plan on wearing them around San Francisco soon so they’ll definitely get some use. Hopefully these hold up as well as my old ones. Although from the looks of them, I’m feeling doubtful.

Really disappointed in the quality of these shoes. These had been recommended by various sources, and I was really excited to get some goods everyday sandals. However, straight out of the box, the quality was so poor. The leather felt cheaply made, the hardware looked like it had been stapled onto the fastener. Will be returning.

Too big Super uncomfortable and no arch support at all

Shoes came with an dirty bottom. Looks like its returned product. Box was damaged also.

Purchased adult pair in yellow classic sandals was completely destrtafter 1st water exposure. Inside lining crooked in one sandal.Just want to add that water exposure was one minute max

I would not recommend these traditional salt water Get the Ones that have the padding I absolutely love them These will give you blisters ONLY CUTE FOR STYLE NOT COMFORT

I had high hope for this but ended up returning they have 0 arch support & make squeaky noise every step of the way