MerrellGirls' BARE STEPS Sandal

The best toddler water shoes I’ve used thus far. She’s yet to slip on any surface and they’re super easy to take on/off.

Great barefoot-like shoes for toddlers. It’s great having a sneaker that can get wet, dry quickly and still be rugged.

We were looking for a close toed, quick drying, breathable shoe that our toddler could easily put on herself. Almost all the options had lots of holes or straps which bother our sensory sensitive toddler. This shoe worked great for us because it was wider at the toe than other options. We need this because otherwise the shoes can rub, especially the Summer one and this style also allows her foot to fall in a more natural way without blisters or rubbing. The shoe seems very supportive and the sole is thick and cushioned. We did run them through the wash once so far and they came out looking new again.Because they are so flexible and thin material, I do worry about durability, but we will have to wait and see on that aspect for now. I’ve never had an issue previously durability with any Merrell shoe, so I’m hoping these will hold up too! My only issue with them was the cost, but if they last us through the Summer as our main shoe for all the activities and school, it’ll be worth it!

We LOVE these shoes and hope Merrill keeps making them (and in more colors!). My 3 year old is able to put them on by himself, which is SO helpful! They can get a little stinky but I just throw them in the washer and let air dry and they’ve held up well so far. If he didn’t outgrow them I think they’d last him for years!

Absolutely loved these shoes for my toddler. He was independent to put these on. They were great for water adventures and even just walking. He never seemed bothered by them. The blue color was bright, making it easy to find. The foot support was what we were looking for and it met all of our marks!

Would have given 5 stars, but the sizing is way off. Son is 7.5W in Stride Rite and had to order a 6W in these. If you can get the sizing right, they’re great water shoes.

My toddler has really wide feet and I was struggling to find water shoes that were comfortable while protecting his little feet. These shoes are great. They are comfortable, have really good traction, and good protection for his little toes while he runs and plays.

These shoes are great, but they run big! My son wears size 5 in all of his Stride Rite/See Kai Run shoes but is still wearing the size 4 of this shoe.