Customer Reviews KEEN Kids Newport H2 (Toddler/Little Kid)

Keen sandals are great, however these I've found these are difficult to get on my son's foot. He's nearly 3 and likes to do things himself but the fact is I can barely get these onto his foot, let alone attempt to help him manage the task himself. Once he gets them on, though, they are great and he loves wearing them.

Great shoes, really holds on to the leg. Not odor resistant and it's a bit hard for my 3 years old to wear them by him self.

These are the best summer shoes a kid could ask for. My son's feet do not do well in Crocs, as they sweat and make his little feet break out in a rash, but these are awesome. They breathe, they are pretty darn cute and the sole is sturdy. We have ordered three pairs since his first pair when he was 2. The only complaints are the back is a bit flimsy and needs some help when getting the shoes on, so a wiggly kid makes it hard and they smell after a few wears. But they wash perfectly. Just toss them in the laundry, air dry and they are ready for the next adventure!

Note: The velcro strap is rather annoying in that it's almost secured rather than free to come off and on. There is a mid cinch which holds it from being a free piece that opens and closes with ease, which I found to be restrictive with the ease of removal and tightening. These and all Keen shoes I have ever purchased for my son are fantastic. They are rough and tumble comfortable great for any kind of play my toddler has been into. I love love love Keen.

Nice shoes as usual but the coral color is very pink. The picture on the site makes it look like a neon/reddish color- but it really is closer to salmon.

These are great shoes. My son is three and he can run in them, get them wet and dirty and they still look like new. The only downside is that they are a little hard for him to put on by himself.

I bought these shoes for my two-year old it took awhile for her to take to them. They feel very heavy, or at least heavier than I had expected for water shoes. When she's not in flip flops, she chooses these and they've been great for water play and running around when it's hot. I haven't noticed any bad odor but will say they take forever (okay...maybe just a few days) to dry out if soaking wet. The velcro does help get these on but they certainly don't slide on her feet easily, and definitely not when feet and/or shoes are wet. We originally ordered a size 7 but it was too small (note: the shoe itself changes between toddler sizes 7 and 8 - the size 7 was smaller, lighter and easier to get on. Size 8 is longer with more side sections).

I filtered my search on Keen kids, boys and size 8. This was one of the items that appeared. Due to the fact that it was listed in the boys section, I thought these shoes were orange - not pink. They would be super cute for a girl but most boys would not wear them. I love keens and this is my third pair for my boys. They are durable, comfortable and great for both wet and dry weather. My kids live in them in the summer. Another perk is that they are easy to put on and take off. These are going back but I already ordered a blue pair to replace them.

A great sandal for active kids who love to run! Protective rubber toe doesn't trip them up and they are nicely padded inside. Easy to clean for mom. Can be a bit tricky to get on hot little feet. The opening at the top could be a bit wider like the infant version of the Keens.

My 3 yr old has wide feet and wears a size 8. I ordered an 8. The shoe seemed a half size too small. However, the shoe is nice and wide for kids with wide width feet. These shoes are not the easiest to put on -- quite awkward for me. The top strap barely touches the velcro closure and I am debating on keeping them. My son likes them and probably wont let me take them off. On the other hand, these shoes are thick, durable, and made well. Perfect for play and climbing, or even water play.

Love these shoes! The only weird thing about them is that the strap is kind of hard to loosen. My kids figured it out in about a week or so, but I think that part could be designed better. Overall, I love them.

Functional, a good shoe, appearance-wise, don't love them.

Third pair we have bought. The boys like the color choices. We like that that they are wider than an average shoe!

Great shoe so far but didn't use it long enough to know if it takes the beating of a 2 year-old. But honestly the loop closure is a total pain. I read a reviewer say the old model was better. I never saw it but they should consider going back!

Shoes look great on-once you can get them on! Much harder to get on than the toddler version. Loved them until a hard afternoon of playing left blisters on the insides of his feet in don't know if that's because they're too big or because of the fit of the shoe. My little guy wanted to keep wearing them, so I guess that tells ya something. I just wish they came in 1/2 sizes and were as easy to get on/off as the toddler sandals. There is no way my 3 year old could do it on his own. We'll keep wearing them this summer, hopefully these are the last blisters he gets. If not I guess we will return them.

This is my daughter's second pair of Keen Newport H2 sandals. We bought the opaline green this summer as a change from last summer's crocus. I knocked off a star this year because my daughter got small blisters on the soles of her feet near her big toe. This did not happen last summer in spite of frequent wear in and out of the water. The price also went up as we moved from an infant size to toddler/walker size 8. Also, the toddler size is more difficult to get on than the infant sizes--requires a bit of wrestling on mom's part to get the shoe on her foot. All that said, we still like the fact that they are machine washable and protect her toes. Don't know if we will purchase this style again next summer though, but we remain loyal Zappos customers!

I love the resilience of Keens. My son gets 2 pair per spring/summer season. He wears them everywhere to do everything. When they're dirty, we hose them off or toss them in the wash and they're as good as new. They do run very wide, especially in the toe box, so they aren't good for kids with narrow feet, including my daughter.

These look cute and I like how sturdy they are. My son is almost three and he can run around in these all day. My son loves these once they are on...they are a little tricky getting on and off though.

I always get my son a pair of Keens every summer. I like that the toe is covered, perfect for the toddler years. These arrived very quickly. The color and size were true to the description.