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The price that Amazon was selling this sandal at was unbelievable at about 65% off and lower than anywhere else. Of course it is subject to change but check out the different patterns for different sizes and you may get one color at a fraction at the price of another color. I have a little 14 month old walker who is wearing size 3.5 for stride rite. I bought the size 4 Keen (which is the smallest anyway). The length of the Stride Rite size 3.5 and Keen size 4 were the same. The Keens are just way wider. My little one does not have wide feet and I can see some space on the sides especially when she does not wear socks. You can't make them less wide with the velcro strap. However, they seem to fit fine to her and she took off running when I first put them on. I also have a pair of crocks that are much lighter. However, she does not like to wear those. Great toe protection. I would not recommend them for little ones that are not walking yet.

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bought these for my 21 month old and 4 year old. Both wore them EVERY DAY on a Europe trip with no feet complaints out of either one of them! No pressure spots, no red marks, no sore feet, when worn with or without socks. They never fall off their feet. The velcro has held up well so far, only a month old right now. Love them, and would buy them again.

I had to buy them a full size bigger than what they wore in their other shoes, for both the 21 month old and the 4 year old. the little kid sizes are kind of hard to put on, so my 4 year old needs a little more help with his shoes than he does with some of his other shoes.

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Some may flinch at the idea of spending $40 on a pair of shoes for a kid who is barely walking (I know I did). I decided to take my son to a shoe store to try some shoes on, with the intention of just discovering his size and buying some cheapie shoes. The salesman suggested the Keen Newport H2. When I saw my son walk in those shoes, I knew we had to get them. He was a brand new walker at the time, but the H2s didn't get in the way in fact, they seemed to help his gait. He has since worn the heck out of those shoes for five months in all kinds of weather.

Here are my favorite qualities of the Newport H2:

1. Quality tough, yet comfortable. Sturdy but flexible soles, cushy insoles, comfy stretch fabric that lines the uppers. The fit is so perfect. I tried some cheaper imitators from Target and Old Navy, but they either didn't fit properly, or were so cheaply made that they looked like they would fall apart quickly. Newport H2s look better, and hold up better (even after washing).

2. Washing so easy! Wash on cold with detergent and air dry. Consider using an old toothbrush and mild soap to get any gunk out of the footbed, but that is the hardest it gets. Even a one year old will get their shoes filthy, so consider washability a must.

3. Design perfect for beginning walkers and growing feet. The rubber sole grips the floor and protects tender feet while still being flexible. Its toe cap prevents "road rash" and toe-stubbing. The Velcro ankle strap opening allows for a snug fit, while still allowing easy entry. (I tilt the shoe to the side to get the big toe in first, then twist to make sure the little toes don't get caught.) The heel strap helps get a perfect fit and avoids folding under.

I will continue to buy these shoes as my son gets older (and for successive children). One warning in use, though: when you go out in the sun and put on sunblock, remember to put it on your child's feet before you put their shoes on. Otherwise, they get a really funny tan line. ;)

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My 2yr old wore these all summer, and is trying to still wear them even though it's freezing outside and he has outgrown them. I finally ordered the next size in two more pairs. Keen is a great quality shoe. My son can wear a pair of shoes out but these have held up nicely! Throw them in the wash and let them air dry and they look almost new again. I suggest going 1/2 size up than what your toddler normally wears in shoes (like 1/2size larger than a stride rite size).

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My daughter is 2 and her feet are 5.5 so I ordered 6. And they are a little big for her as expected. So I do not agree with people who say order a size up.