Alex will be starting preschool in the fall and will need to take off and put on his own shoes when entering the classroom. I think a backless clog would be easiest. But nobody in my family is going to walk around in ridiculous clown shoes so Crocs are out. (apologies to Crocs fans but I hate how they look). I stopped by Stride Rite today - nothing. Any ideas? He wears 8 now, would probably buy 8 1/2.