Customer Reviews KEEN Kids Sunport (Toddler/Youth)

Is very wide at the toes. My son's feet are not that wide and so they were kinda floppy on him. We got these shoes though to have summer sandals that he can wear his arch supports. So, when the supports were put in then it fit him better.

My son had a pair of these last summer and a pair of Keen Newport sandals. If you are looking for typical Keen quality buy the Newports. They are more comfortable and never wear out. However, these were awesome for outside play in dirt, sand and water. They are rubber like Crocs but fit better so your child's feet won't slip when wet.

I ordered 2 pair of these shoes. One for my 5 year old and the other for my 2 year old. The moment they arrived the boys were so excited and put them on. They wore the shoes for the rest of the day (4-5 hrs) and no complaints. But when it was time to take them off I noticed both boys had blisters on the insides of both ankles. The 2 year old had dried blood around both of the blister spots and will not even go near these shoes anymore. I can get them on if he isn't paying too much attention, but within 5 minutes he’s telling me they hurt and he wants his orange shoes (Crocs). My oldest now wears them with out a problem. He doesn't get the blisters anymore and wears them to school with no complaints. So I guess it just depends on your child’s feet. One thing I will say is that when the oldest takes them off to get into the bath at night he has a crazy amount of dirt under his toenails, but so far there aren't any strange funky smells in the shoes. Otherwise a great shoe, if they don't cause blisters for your child.

My 5 year old loves these shoes, and I love that he can get them on and off himself. Great summer shoes that offer more stability and protection than regular sandals or flip-flops. Go easily from the pool, to hiking and fishing and even to church, all with one pair of shoes. Love the colors and pattern choices, so fun for kids! Would give them 5 stars overall except that the cording is plastic material and slips very easily out of the tightener. Also, my son did get some blisters from rubbing below his ankle bone, but it went away once he wore them for awhile. The price is a little higher than I would normally pay, but I know from experience that Keens last a long time, so I know these will be his only pair of summer shoes and hopefully they will go beyond that into the fall.

Just an FYI, the Sunsport is all rubber, like a Croc would be. The pattern on the shoe is not fabric. I was wondering why they were so inexpensive. I still like them, just note, that it's not your regular Keen shoe.

It is my own fault for not reading the description of the shoe completely. I was just so excited to get a Keen sandal for such a great price! I am disappointed in the rubber of this shoe. I understand it serves its purpose in some situations, but this is not what I expected from Keen. I honestly would not have purchased had I realized this, but now my almost four year old is insisting on keeping them. I may have to come back and review again regarding durability.

These are really cool looking, unfortunately the back part near the ankle rubbed too much and gave him blisters. Since there was no way to adjust them, they were sent back.

I agree with everyone else that this is just a glorified Croc. The online pictures are misleading; you can't get the true feel of this shoe until you pick it up. We are keeping them, but realize that we paid too much for such a lightweight shoe. This is not typical Keen quality or protection.

I purchased these sandals for a trip to the beach with my 3 year old son. I was trying to find a suitable pair of sandals that wouldn't let him stub his toes or slip off when he runs around. My son takes a size 8 Stride Rite and the Toddler Size 8 Keens fit him well. Pros: They are easy for parents to put on and take off; the laces are easy to adjust; good arch support; easy to clean; protects the feet; nice wide footbed. Cons: I appreciate the design of these Keen Sandals but I was dissapointed that the entire shoe (excluding the very center and lace area) was one solid piece of rubber; sand sticks to the lace area and is hard to rinse off; extended use did develop blisters on inner ankle; frustrating for little fingers to get on, takes some practice. I am not sure I would buy these again. I have a feeling I will just be buying him another pair of Crocs for the summer instead.

I had a pair of Keens that I lived in last summer, so decided to buy a pair for my 21/2 year old. I was very disappointed in the rubbery material from which the Sunports were made. They do not breathe, and, as many others have noted, my son also received blisters after just a short period of wearing them. I will be ordering the Newport H2s and hoping for the same Keen quality I've come to expect. These were definitely a let-down.

Last year my son had Keen's for his summer sandal and we had no issues with them. I ordered these thinking they were the same but when we got them I noticed that they were kind of like Crocs. I put them on my 2 year old one time and they game him blisters on his ankles and he refused to wear them again. I was able to return both pairs that I had gotten and I will be getting him a pair of Newport H2s like he had last year.

The size fit well and Keen is a good shoe. However, these gave my son bad blisters and he hasn't been able to wear them since.

I expected more from a Keen shoe, even one for my four year-old. The sides of the shoes bit into my son's ankles the first time he wore them. The EVA product it is made of is very hard and there is a sharp seem around the ankle area. I used an exacto-knife to trim it down some but it is still sharp. Now he has to wear socks with the shoes I purchased for him to get wet. The adjustable cord lace is a pony-tail holder covered in a rubber-like coating which peeled off after the second wearing. The cord also stretched too far from the plastic end that you pull to tighten the cord lock and will soon rip loose. Other than those flaws I see as major durability and comfort issues the shoe is cute and would protect my son's toes but he doesn't want to wear them. I recommend you spend a little more for the Newport H2 which is hopefully more comfortable and durable.

Picture on these sandals is deceptive, the whole thing is made of plastic, similar to "Crocs" sold at Wal-mart etc. Not worth the price, in my opinion, when you can get a very similar shoe for much less. Even the "toe protection" is the same Croc plastic instead of being regular sandals with fabric straps and extra sole up front which is what I had expected in ordering them. My son won't even wear these.

I love Keens, but was very disappointed in this shoe. I buy my two children a pair of Keens every spring/summer. When I purchased these for my son, I did not realize they were made from a different material than other Keens I had purchased in the past. They are made of an extremely light weight rubber material, a lot like "Crocs". They are very cute and lightweight so I went ahead and kept them to take on vacation. Unfortunately, they gave my son horrible blisters on his feet and he was unable to wear them. I will continue to purchase Keens, but next time will be more careful about reading which material they are made of.

Although this is a sandal, the plastic doesn't seem to allow much "breathing" room for feet. My son was left with blisters after one day of wearing them and refuses to wear them again...nor do I plan on making him. I love Keen sandals and was disappointed in this particular model.

Assuming both styles were comparable, I bought this style, Sunport, instead of the great Keen Kids Newport H2. My son's size was sold out. Big mistake! This style, Sunport, is very cheap. Stay away. The rubber strap rubs straight into the kids' ankles; my son got two blisters within one hour. He can only wear them with socks now, which, in hot weather, defeats the purpose of a sandal. Yes, they were cheaper than the Newport 2, but not worth it.

I have never been so disappointed in a pair of shoes. Within 2 days, the elastic has broken. The shoes are worthless. Unfortunately my son took the receipt-- and they are certainly no longer in original condition. So I have to throw them away. It's the first time I bought Keen's. I was so sure they would be great. Wrong.

DO NOT purchase these shoes if these are going to be your child's main summer shoe. I purchased a pair for each of my four kids and they are terrible! Two of my kids had blisters under their ankles, the toddler shoe is very tight around the top of the foot even when all the way loosened (my child has average sized feet), and the paint has come off on all of them - and we've only had them a few weeks! On one pair the bottoms of the soles have come completely off. They are cute and lightweight but not worth the money! I'm going back to the Timberland sandals.

These are awesome shoes for an active kid! My son (now 5) has worn this style for 3 years. Great for school where they require covered toes, for heat/rain/impromptu running in fountains. My son says the soles are grippy so he can run extra fast. For littler kids, they are lighter weight than other style Keens.

I was very pleased with the Keen Kids Support. We purchased them for our grandson's birthday. When he opened his present he put them on right away. I couldn't believe how easy it was to order, and the order arrived before I expected.

So far we love them. My 5 and 3 year old has been wearing them about 2 weeks and they like these way better than the Newport because there is no velcro so they can just slip them on. They are also very light unlike the Newport so they like that better and we are not afraid of losing them in the water when out on the boat because they float. So far they do not make my boys feet stink which is huge, because all Keens really make their feet smell bad by now. Great summer, closed toe shoe. I only gave style 4 stars because they have just 3 choices and