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Rating Summmary:

152 total reviews
Sperry Kids Authentic Original (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid)

Review Breakdown:

76%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

11%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

5%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

5%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

4%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

72%"Felt true to size"

96%"Felt true to width"

70%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
Excellent quality-purchased two pair -one for each grandson for a funeral. Purchased sizes 2 and 3. Both heels were too lose. The front part of the foot fit perfectly. Disappointed with the loose heels. Sent them back. Great if you do not have narrow heels.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
The only thing I disliked about the shoes is that they’re significantly lighter in person than they are online.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
These are very comfy! My kid loves them, I buy him a pair every year. Definitely recommend, they do run a bit big so I would order half a size down.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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lacing system does NOT go all the way around. It adjusts only from about 3/4 around the shoe (so not the heel). I have no idea how to replace the shoe lace since it is attached at that 3/4 mark. This relevant because the laces are cutting apart after about 1 1/2 months of wear and tying. My daughter has to wear this style of shoe but we wanted to be able to tie and retie and tighten it so it doesn't fall off if she wants to run or play. It's a great slip-on shoe and we ended up doing the wrap around spiral thing with the laces at the top eyelet just so the laces don't fall apart anymore but I'm really irritated that they aren't actually fully adjustable and the laces just won't stand up to daily (or even weekly) retying.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
I have small feet so often order from big kids. Slightly narrow but I think I will break into it. Comfortable shoes.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
These shoes took some breaking in but they are GREAT quality and I am very satisfied
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Wished the laces stayed tied better, but absolutely a staple in my son’s wardrobe
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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My son is just about to go to adult sizes. We went with the big kid 6 because it was less than the Sperry adult 6 (at a store). This tan color is a bit lighter than the typical Sperry. But my son likes the fit better on the youth shoe. Ready for school.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
These shoes are a nice traditional top sider. Great with jeans and shorts. I wish they would do something about the laces. They always come undone.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Ordered a 6 initially cause I wear a woman's 8 but when I tried it on it slipped right off my foot and looked quite awkward. Thankfully Zappos has a quick and easy exchange process and I was able to get the 5.5 in the same week. I'm pretty happy with them except I find the cut of the shoe a bit higher than the rest, on the tongue part. Is it just me or did you guys notice the same thing?
I'd also recommend:
Frye
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
This topsider came as expected and serves it's purpose. Fun and functional but not a lot of support, though it is not meant for all day walking.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Unfortunately, they were very cheap feeling and oversized. I returned them, not worth the money.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
Although I like this shoe, the previous incarnation, called the Defender I think, was sturdier and seemed more substantial in terms of wear and tear. Would like to know if that model is still being manufactured.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
I bought this very good looking shoes for my 3.5 Year old son to wear to school BUT the shoe laces do not stay tied... i even double tied them but they come undone. Very frustrating for me and the teachers. Very disappointing and I'm very dissatisfied..
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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the leather was great but the back of the shoe was very irritating.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
color was very unattractive
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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The shoes are really adorable on my son; however, he had bleeding heels after 10 minutes of wearing them. I'm hoping they will wear in (if I can get him to put them on again). Really good looking, not sure of fit though.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Felt stiff on my son's feet (5 years old); we returned.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
The shoes are fine but NEVER stay tied - only purchase bc they are dress code.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
I was so excited for my son to wear these to school but after just 10 days of wearing them, the insoles came off! On both shoes! I tried looking up reviews and the shoe description to see if they were supposed to be detachable but couldn't find any. Very disappointed. I had to purchase insoles so he could wear them comfortably.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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My son says they are comfortable and of course, they're cute. However, they are difficult to keep tied and after only 1 month of wearing them to school, one of the laces has already broken. Now we have to go out and try to find replacement laces :(
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These shoes are super cute but are not holding up well at all! I returned the first pair and Zappos sent a replacement, but these are falling apart at the seams too so we will live with them but won't buy them again.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Sperry
Bought a pair, kid's school required them. Laces broke after three weeks. Spent about eight hours trying to re-lace them. The holes are smaller than adult shoes. Tried Sperry lacing needle it's too large to fit through the kid's shoe eyelet. Took them to a shoe repair store. gentleman said "No needle will fit through those tiny eyelets, Have to un-sew the upper, install lace and resew". I won't tell you what that cost, find out for yourself after your kid breaks a shoelace.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Awful! My son has worn these one week, only at school, and they are falling apart!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Super tight
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