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lnitti
06-03-2010, 05:19 PM
Hello, I am looking for velcro swim shoes. Maybe something like this:
http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=536493&cmSource=Search

Looking for other options. I don't want the ones with elastic and a toggle, because they are too hard for the kids to get their feet in.

Would prefer sneaker like bottom that is safe for playing on playground equipment and not slippery.

And not too pricey.

I need something to fit toddler 9, and girls 1 (really 13 1/2, but not expecting to find half sizes).

jenstring95
06-03-2010, 09:46 PM
Try Target, but look in the "Speedo aisle" (where life jackets, goggles, etc. are), not in the shoe department.

DrSally
06-03-2010, 09:58 PM
Try Target, but look in the "Speedo aisle" (where life jackets, goggles, etc. are), not in the shoe department.

That's wher I got mine.

Twin Mom
06-03-2010, 10:39 PM
Try Walmart too.

lnitti
06-03-2010, 10:42 PM
Try Target, but look in the "Speedo aisle" (where life jackets, goggles, etc. are), not in the shoe department.

I tried there. They have the ones with the toggle you pull to tighten, but don't really open up. We have had those for a couple of years (new ones each year), but they are almost impossible to get the foot in. They also had some that are more sandal like, but they don't seem to fit well, and I would prefer closed toe instead of open toe.

We got some great ones last year near the end of the season, LL Bean had some marked down. I picked up a pair, and dd1, they didn't have sizes for dd2. They are not carrying those this year. They were Mary Jane style.

lnitti
06-03-2010, 10:44 PM
Try Walmart too.

I will check!

satchnbucky
06-04-2010, 09:32 AM
I got these at buy buy baby
http://www.buybuybaby.com/product.asp?SKU=122511&
(no velcro - they go over the feet and stay on).
They also have these:
http://www.buybuybaby.com/product.asp?SKU=122508&
Never mind - just realized these won't work for you! Sorry :(

cicada
06-04-2010, 09:40 AM
We like the ones from Old Navy:

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=37871&vid=1&pid=733597&scid=733597022

They usually have other colors earlier in the year.

pharmjenn
06-04-2010, 10:18 AM
We like the ones from Old Navy:

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=37871&vid=1&pid=733597&scid=733597022

They usually have other colors earlier in the year.

Those are the exact ones I have for DS in size 7. He is 2.5yrs and good motor skills, is able to thread the strap through, tighten in and is good to go. Wears them to the park, the beach and the pool.

crl
06-04-2010, 11:16 AM
Something like this?

http://www.shoesteal.com/Shopping/productdetails.aspx?pg=5072805&p=EC1061029&partnerid=performics2

If you google teva proton you'll find other stores with more selection.

Catherine

ray7694
06-04-2010, 11:17 AM
I just got pink/purple size 6/7 small velcro at Target. No brand on them. In the flip flop section.

jenstring95
06-04-2010, 11:22 PM
[QUOTE=lnitti;2744168]I tried there. They have the ones with the toggle you pull to tighten, but don't really open up. We have had those for a couple of years (new ones each year), but they are almost impossible to get the foot in. They also had some that are more sandal like, but they don't seem to fit well, and I would prefer closed toe instead of open toe.

I did see some at my Target tonight that were closed toe and velcro (without toggle). Maybe try another Target? They have pictures of different styles in their ad this week; they are on sale. Maybe this is why they didn't have them in your store. (Take a look on their web site if you have time - maybe you could get a rain check?) They have only the toggle ones available online.

Also, we have the boy version of this shoes from Stride Rite, and we use it as a water shoe as well as a regular sandal:

http://www.striderite.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2461&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=water+shoes

kellybelly0513
06-05-2010, 07:49 AM
I got some last weekend at TCP. They are a mary jane style shoe. The toddler ones were on sale for $5. The older kid ones were not on sale. I think they were $12.50.

brookemd
06-05-2010, 04:42 PM
Try Target, but look in the "Speedo aisle" (where life jackets, goggles, etc. are), not in the shoe department.


I tried there. They have the ones with the toggle you pull to tighten, but don't really open up. We have had those for a couple of years (new ones each year), but they are almost impossible to get the foot in. They also had some that are more sandal like, but they don't seem to fit well, and I would prefer closed toe instead of open toe.


You might want to check a different target... they have one more type of speedo water shoe for kids. It's like a tennis shoe on the bottom with neoprene over the top (closed toe) and has a velcro strap closure. These are the ones that target seems to be selling out of most quickly. I saw them last month and grabbed them b/c they looked great. So far I'd give them a thumbs up.