Customer Reviews Salt Water Sandal by Hoy Shoes Sun-San - Sweetheart (Toddler/Little Kid)
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Customer Fit Survey:
73%"Felt true to size"
92%"Felt true to width"
63%"Moderate arch support"
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So cute and cushiony. My daughter loves these and so do I. Shoes we can agree on, yay!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I got these as a gift for my goddaughter - her mother was on a mission to find bright yellow sandals for her birthday and couldn\'t find them anywhere! Of course - Zappos had many to choose from. \r\nThe little girl loved them, fit great (a little big, but she\'ll grow into them) and her mom was pleased with the quality. \r\nThanks!
Stefanie, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered these in yellow for my 19-month-old. She is up and running, but still has a lot of the baby foot shape (wide/thick foot, thick ankle), so sandals can be a challenge (especially the flip-flops, even with the strap across the heel). She is able to run around in these without any problems at all. They hold up well (are abused all day in preschool and still look great) and I love the look. We get compliments on them all the time. She's a bit foot/shoe obsessed at the moment, so the fact that these aren't immediately removed by her says a lot. I love these shoes and, based on this experience, will be purchasing at least another pair to get us through summer.
I'd also recommend:
Ecco, Stride Rite
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are fantastic. My 2 year old loved them on sight and requested they stay on her night table while she slept. I love their Euro flair and the fact that they can get wet and clean up easily. Color wise, I'm a big fan of red shoes/sandals and think red goes well with just about everything. I'll definitely be ordering this style again next year. I hope it's still available.
Orangetulip, Zappos Customer,
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These sandals are fantastic! We love that the front strap at the toe is adjustable. I thought I would hate doing the buckle but it's been just the opposite! With velcro closures my daughter is able to remove her shoes and the velcro sticks to other things. The buckle helps adjust the fit (especially if it's hot and humid and her feet swell) and keeps the sandal on. We are at the beach in NC and New England all summer and they look great despite the salt air! Plus they come in cool colors and look adorable. True to size w/room to grow. I would recommend them highly!
I'd also recommend:
Stride Rite
Deirdre R, Zappos Customer,
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These are the perfect summer shoes! My daughter is 16 months old and she loves wearing these comfortable and cute sandals. She has a wider foot and these adjust beautifully. They allow her feet to breathe and look great with dresses and shorts.
Julie S, Zappos Customer,
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Super cute shoes! The red is great. It's just a true red and adjustable across the toe area is a definite. Plus, my daughter has wide feet, so we usually have to size up but didn't in these. It's hard to believe that the leather can go in the water!
Kelly V, Zappos Customer,
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The perfect summer sandal. Wears like iron, always looks great. Adjustable strap perfect for my daughter's wide foot.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these for my three year old daughter for our beach vacation. They're perfect! They fit beautifully - she has long, narrow feet -- and they really do go in and out of the water. I got them in gold and she loves them. The only thing I would mention is that once they get wet, the leather tends to stretch a bit, which means you'll have to readjust the straps. Also, the footpad is slippery when they're wet (until you readjust the straps). Having read that they run large I bought her a size down and they are the right fit. Otherwise, they are great - no blisters, great for running around in, and they look great with anything. She calls them her "royal" sandals. It's a pleasure having a sandal that can do it all for the summer.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These sandals are beautiful and durable! They run true to size. Con would be that buckling a toddlers shoe can be hard! Perhaps Sun-San can make a velcro model!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are the most amazing shoes for children! They're almost impossible to ruin--they don't scuff up at all, they wipe clean with a baby wipe, and the top strap is adjustable. I also love that they have basic, plain sandals, with not designs or frills on them. I never realized how hard it was to find plain brown sandals for a little girl until I had my daughter! I normally buy Pediped Flex shoes and sandals for my 3 year old, and while these aren't as cushy as the Pedipeds, their durability and cuteness outweighs that (and they're still comfortable.) After trying these we now have them in red, brown, navy, and white. Oh--and a tip for those of you whose children have somewhat wide feet--stick with the Sweetheart or Surfer styles--they have the adjustable strap on the top. My daughter could never fit into the original Saltwaters because her foot was too wide, but these work great!
I'd also recommend:
Pediped Flex
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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These are great sandals. I bought a pair for my 7 yr old with narrow feet and my 3 yr old with wide feet and they adjust to fit both of them! Well made and really cute. The only bad thing is it's hard for both of them to do the buckle so they need help with that.
I'd also recommend:
Umi
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I purchased these Salt Water Sandals for a second year in a row. This year I also purchased for my 20 month old and again for my 5 year old. They are great for both ages. Sturdy, comfortable - good for narrow or wide feet b/c of the double adjustable straps. Clean up great after mud or sand box play. The perfect summer sandal. They look great w/ play clothes or dresses. Neither child complains of rubbing, stiffness, etc. They are great for the 20 month old b/c she can't take them off by herself! Thanks to Zappos to their excellent service.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Finally, a classic sandal that is not only adorable, but clever in its design. Both straps adjust, the leather is beautifully soft, and the sole offers a thick yet flexible cushion underfoot. No need to break these in, my daughter was blister-free despite wearing them all day when we first got them! I highly recommend these, and will be buying them again next summer.
Sarah, Zappos Customer,
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Ordering from Zappos is sooo easy and I am always upgraded to overnight shipping! I ordered my daughter these Salt Water Sandals and they are really great. They have a nice arch support, are flexible, have a nice thick sole, and are such a great color! Red has been hard to find! Some of this brand’s other sandals are flatter and I think the ones I bought are better for growing little feet. The only thing that I would suggest is be patient with breaking in the buckles... they take a little while to find their worn in mark to make putting on easier. They are just stiff from being brand new. Also, these style of shoes don’t come in a half size, so I felt the jump from one size to the next was a big one.
I'd also recommend:
We LOVE Morgan and Milo, Converse, Crocs and See Kai Run!
Mariah S, Zappos Customer,
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My three-year-old daughter has narrow feet; finding shoes to fit her is a challenge. After reading the reviews for this sandal, I decided to try a pair. They fit her beautifully. With the adjustable straps, we can adjust the shoe such that it fits. Her foot is not swimming around in the shoe and they are cute to boot! I also love that these shoes are stylish, but unadorned so they go well with many outfits. I will purchase this brand again. Zappos was great, too!
Kelly G, Zappos Customer,
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These are so cute, no matter what the age! Very well made and great support! True to size. Super cute and comfy summer sandal - can't go wrong.
T T, Zappos Customer,
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DARLING!
These sandals are just precious. I ordered them in red & pink patent for my 3 1/2 year old twin daughters. They just love them & didn't want to take them off. They are very comfy- the leather is nice & soft.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These sandals are undoubtedly very cute. Sadly, they did not work for our 2.5 year old. Firstly, the sizing seemed quite large - she's typically a 6/7. We ordered a 7 thinking she would grow into them, but they were HUGE. The sizing was a bummer, but not a deal break because we easily could have returned them. The problems we found were with the strap comfort and ease of wear. The ankle strap was digging into the front of our daughter's foot. If we loosened it the sandals would flop around. I think the issue had more to do with the patent leather type material - she just did not find it comfortable. The other problem was, at 2.5, she just isn't ready for the buckle. She wants to do everything (I mean everything) on her own and the buckle was a little more complex than what she can handle right now. We would spend at least 10 minutes getting these sandals everyday....not practical. I think they will be a great option when she is older, but for now, we'll have to find velcro straps for our little nugget.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes were for my daughter. We have had salt water sandals for a few summers now. And they always were... just perfect. These however, seemed to be made from cheaper materials, thinner sole, less cushion, at least a size too long, if not two sizes! Huge difference between sizes! Will try another style, i guess.
Mn, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are cute and comfortable. The quality seems to be good. The color (hot pink) is fun. The only thing is the buckles seems a little flimsy, but they haven't broken yet. My daughter has been wearing them for 2 weeks.
I'd also recommend:
Primigi
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love these sandals! They run true to size and fit well. My daughter has wide feet, and still gets a good fit from these.
Jen L, Zappos Customer,
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After reading the reviews, I purchased this so I won't have to buy Crocs this summer. Very cute and comfortable sandals. Was hoping for an easy slip-on (taking off is easy) but I have to undo the buckles for the feet to go in. Maybe it would stretch over time? But love the red color for my younger daughter!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered a size 12 for my daughter, because using the Zappos size chart, she was at the size 11 limit and I wanted a little extra room to grow over the summer. These shoes are HUGE! So much larger than the Zappos chart lists for a size 12. We had these brought to us, so we'll keep them to wear next summer, but I'm really disappointed that I'll have to go out and buy a much more expensive pair of sandals locally so she has something to wear this summer. Looking on the bright side, at least they're not too small!! They look like a great quality and are a very cute style (we ordered fuchsia).
Lisa L, Zappos Customer,
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Great looking sandal for little girls. Comfortable (as far as I can tell) and looks sturdy. I have to help my daughter put it on and off (since it does not come with velcro straps) but the extra time spent makes us both appreciate the sandal a bit more!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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