Customer Reviews Salt Water Sandal by Hoy Shoes Sun-San - Swimmer (Toddler/Little Kid)

The width of these was so narrow that my 5 year old (wide foot) could hardly get her foot in them. They absolutely would not work and we had to send them back. The length appeared to be ok...

They are cute and I assume comfortable since my 2 year old wants to wear them everyday. However after just a few wears the edge where the white leather bottom meets the off white rubber sole started to fray. Now all around the edge looks fussy with little strings which makes them look old and dirty.

Based on reviews, I bought my toddler a 5 in these, as she wears a 5.5. The length was good, if anything it was just a tad long for her. The width, however, was absolutely ridiculous for a toddler shoe! It would be impossible to cram her foot into it. The length of the next size up wouldn't work, and I doubt the width would increase by the full inch and a half needed for comfort. Not a brand for toddlers who still have baby-shaped feet.

I ordered toddler 9 size and brown and really liked the material, color, and design. unfortunately, these are narrow for my little one, so I decided to return. If your kid had wide feet, it won't fit well.

Good to know: A size 4 Infant is the same as a size 5 Toddler. The only difference is the toddler size is on a wider sole. However, the straps are set within the sole enough to make it just as narrow as the infant size. I know this because I ended up ordering 3 different sizes in order to get the right one for my daughter. I was able to compare them. Otherwise, once you get the right size, these are great sandals. They are very well made, nice thick soft leather, and seem sturdy on a toddler. Also, they are pretty much the cutest sandals in the world. I got the white and they are absolutely beautiful. She gets them dirty and they wipe clean well. They go with every outfit and looks so fresh and summery. Love them. These are the sandals I'll always return to each Summer. Just gotta figure out the size.

Do not buy these shoes! These were the worst shoes I have ever purchased! I have been a loyal saltwater sandal buyer for 5 years, and decided to try something new, thinking that the thicker sole would be more comfortable for my daughter. They may have been more comfortable the first time she wore them, but subsequent normal wear literally left these shoes falling apart! After wearing them about 10 times, my daughter refused to put them on because they were wrecked. I don't know why I didn't return them directly after the second or third time she wore them. Absolutely horrible! Go for the old school saltwater sandals with the thin sole.

At first, like the other reviewers, I loved these sandals. They fit my 21 month old perfectly and she could toddle to her heart's content. She could wear them to weddings with dresses and also dressed down for trips to the playground. But after only 3 weeks of wear, the sole of the sandal has cracked all the way to the footbed on the ball of her foot on one sandal and there is a small crack forming on the second in the same spot. I am so disappointed!