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

I bought for these for my 3 year old, and it made his feet smell really bad. He's never had this problem before. My son and I loved the sandal, but unfortunately we had to return it to the store.

Overall a great sturdy and comfortable shoe. The foot bed is a little on the stiff side but it seems all shoes in the "toddler/youth" category are stiff. One grip is the design of the ankle strap. The wrap-around design makes is difficult to get the shoe on and off quickly and tends to twist. A simple snap or friction buckle would have been a better choice.

I wanted something that was breathable, light, easy on/off, covered the toes, comfortable (obviously). My son has extra wide feet. These do not come in wide but their design is wider towards the front toe area. My son is almost 3 years old and wears a size 10. He wanted orange - they're actually a great color! We are overseas and received it in timely manner and well packaged. These shoes were an exact fit. With the way kids grow I don't think he'll wear these for long before he has to graduate to the next size but the 11 would be too big. The only thing that is a pain is that the kids unstrap but often will pull it through the loop. Then they have to put the strap through the loop, otherwise it might chafe a little. I've had to teach my boys to not pull it all the way out of that loop. The other thing is that the cord with the little clasp sticks up so you have to teach them how to push the clasp to release/tighten the cord and how to tuck it. I wouldn't necessarily pick this for a youngster if you want to teach them independence or if their fine motor skills aren't as developed. There are other shoes better suited for teaching independence. However, I do like the look. The boys love their sandals.

Runs slightly small. It's a great shoe: comfy and supportive. Great for all activities. Washes off and dries quickly. Love this shoe for an active outdoor child.

We have had other Keen kids shoes that had adjustable backs and my kids could slip them on and off easily. These ones do not, which means that my four year old son needs my help getting them on. Once they are on they are great, but he does not choose these a lot because he cannot do it by himself.

I absolutely love this shoe. It runs on the wider side but has a velcro strap and toggle to achieve a snug fit. The Newport H2 is indestructible, great style/protection for toddler feet and washes well. My only complaint is that this shoe stinks (thus 4 stars vs. 5)! I've tried with socks, without socks, washing with bleach, drying in the sun and still stinky shoes! How can a three year old have such stinky feet when wearing this shoe? Although I've heard the same sentiment from others, I do love this shoe...as I hold my breath!

Adorable shoes - only gripe is my little guy got a blister on his little toe. He has a high instep and they were easy to get on.

Zappos had the shoe in stock and it came in a day! The shoe is a rugged shoe. It is great for little kids who want to wear a sandal but don't want to stub their toes.My son loves these shoes, but it is sometimes hard for him to get them on himself. Once they are on they are a great fit, but they do not loosen up easily for a little person (he's 4) to be independent. The do loosen for a bigger opening, but it is actually a little complicated for a 4 year old with a strap and a tightening bungee clasp.

Toddler Newport H2 - We almost did not buy them because of the reviews but they are as good as any other Keen Toddler we have ever had. They are rugged, good looking and comfortable. I ordered them for one grand son but when my other daughter saw them, she snatched them for her son. We had to order another pair. Excellent product!

I love Keens as a summer staple for my kids, but this style does not for my child with a high instep. The opening of this shoe just doesn't go wide enough for him to easily take them off/on, and they leave marks across the top of his foot. Would be great if these came in wide, as well.

Unfortunately these shoes gave my child blisters on his ankle, so we will have to find a different summer shoe. The shoes are well made but they come up too high on the sides around the ankle.

The Keen brand is excellent - sturdy, washable. However, the loop in the front of this shoe and the pull tie (which you don't see) make it hard to fully open up the top of the shoe, so you have to wiggle the shoe to get your child's foot in.

This shoe is smaller than marked, I ordered a size 8 toddler, and I had a hard time putting them on my 3 year old. So I got a 9 and they are still hard to get on and off. My son can't put them on by himself without my help. My son has worn them for only a week and they are stinky already. Good thing you can throw them in the wash. I would not buy these shoes again.

Smelly but comfy!! My two and a 1/2 year old loves his shoes!! They are comfy and easy to get on and off. He can run and jump and never stubs a toe... The only problem is they make his feet stink!! I called Keen directly and they told me to put them in the washer. I did, but after a day in the shoes, his feet still smell. We are washing his feet as soon as he takes his shoes off because we love the support and comfort of the shoe! It is a great, smelly shoe.

Gave my son lots of blisters. Bought two pairs in different colors, returned the unworn pair because it hurt his feet. He is three. Never a problem with Keen shoes before.

I bought these for my son last spring. He didn't wear them for most of the summer because he said they hurt and his grandma bought him a pair of Crocs. He's not allowed to wear Crocs to school, so I pulled them back out in August. Within a couple of weeks, they started to make his feet smell SO AWFUL. Nothing I've tried, from baking soda overnight, to repeated cycles in the washing machine, makes any difference. As soon as he puts them on, terrible odor follows.

We love these shoes and buy new ones every season for our little guy. They are great for his wider feet and he loves that they are all terrain. They also hold up really well for the next kid since they are so easily washable.

Perfect for water and summer wear! We love this style and the red is very cute.