MerrellJungle Moc Leather Kids

I am a Mom of two boys, 3.5 years apart. One is now 12 years old in a man’s size 10W and the youngest is 9 in a youth size 3W. I have purchased two pairs of these in brown and black since my oldest started school in 2014, starting at about size 1 youth. More often than not I am able to save the older son’s outgrown Jungle Mocs for my younger son. We have only had to replace a few pairs of the lighter tan colors, as they do tend to show stains more. The black are generally passed on to the youngest still looking brand new. I have even gotten away with hand washing them in the sink and air drying them with paper towels stuffed in them to ensure they keep their shape on the rare chance they can’t resist a mud puddle. I am amazed at some of the bad reviews these get, because these shoes hold up for multiple boys with some very basic care. First, always waterproof any suede footwear with 2-3 coats of Camp Dry spray before you let your young man wear them. Do that 2-3 times a year. A suede brush and a damp washcloth goes a long way at keeping daily dirt and grime off. Teach your little men to not drag their toes to stop while riding a scooter, bike, swinging on a swing, etc…point out how that habit destroys even the most sturdy shoes. Inspect their shoes often and snip or burn off any loose threads before your sweet boy can’t resist tugging on one while trying to sit still in class. Always purchase at least two pairs of shoes for your kiddos; it’s not healthy for their feet, or the longevity of their shoe, to wear the same pair everyday. Feet sweat a lot, and a shoe will last longer if you rotate between two pairs, and allow one to dry out for 24 hours. Always wear socks and a shot of Lysol weekly keeps them sanitary and stink free. Purchase a shoe sizer and make sure you are buying the right size and width; try to resist buying big for grow room. These Jungle Mocs have outlasted my two very active boys and been passed on to younger cousins with this basic care. These are truly bullet proof boys school shoes for us, and we haven’t had a P.E. teacher complain yet, that they aren’t supportive enough for running and exercising.

Good quality shoes at a fair price

My son has wide feet and most shoes hurt his feet. He absolutely loves these shoes. They don’t pinch his toes.

I have had many pairs of Merrell Mocs over the years, and they are my favorites for walking as well as for events. I ordered these shoes in India Ink (isn't that a dark blue/purple?) with white elastic as in the photo. The shoes that arrived were definitely a dark green/blue with black elastic. I returned them and reordered them again in India Ink. They arrived today and they once again are dark green. I am going to keep them because I do love them, but beware of the color issue when you order. Also, they seem to run large, so ordering down a half size might be better.

I have a size 3 kids foot. This mock still stretches out quickly for my narrow ankle

Bought several pairs of Merrell joc mocs to compare leather texture and fit. Had to return this because leather uppers might not withstand weather changes. Appears loose at the instep- my kid has flat, narrow feet. Seems to work for wider feet.

Perfect shoes for my 7 year old grandson. He goes to private school, and these are the shoes they have to wear. He loves them, because they're easy to get on and off. My daughter loves them, because they stand up to his wear and tear. Amazingly quick Amazon delivery. Perfect transaction.

These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned.

I snagged these for my 4 year old son because his size happened to be oddly inexpensive and I’d heard a lot about them. Believe the hype. These are AMAZING. They’re comfortable and easy to put on and take off and rain-resistant and tough. My son calls them his ‘special shoes’ and didn’t even want to take them off to go to bed. If you’re on the fence about these, BUY THEM! You’ll be glad you did.

These are great for our young one who needed easy slip on shoes for school. They fit a bit big but are still comfortable enough for him to wear.

Fit a bit smaller than expected (we used the Moc size chart). So, our son will probably outgrow these faster than we would like! Moc is always great quality. We all wear them!

Great, comfortable shoes. This is the only shoe my son will wear. I tried to get him the Big Box special but he could feel the difference in quality and comfort instantly and insisted that he get the Jungle Moc.I sprayed the shoes with silicone sealant for extra waterproofing protection.

My son has trouble tying shoes has sensory issues, so it's very difficult to find shoes he'll wear. We're in the pacific northwest and now it's colder and rainier, his runners were getting soaked (he won't wear rain boots! These shoes keep his feet dry and warm, and he can put them on himself. Thinking of ordering a second pair.