RE: Tevas for Active Kids?
We use Tevas all the time. We got a pair for around $20 ar Nordstrom. The ones we have are more "beach/pool" shoes, but they also make great all around summer shoes. They are also very adjustable which is great because my DD has wide feet and is hard to fit. I also have a pair of StrideRite sandals, but those are for more "dressy" occasions.
If we wear them on our playground (which has mulch), I have her wear them with socks. They are also great because she can wear them for situations where she is in and out of water and also playing on playground equipment.
We have the Teva Psyclone.
HTH,
Beth, mom to older DD (8/01) and younger DD (10/06) and always missing Leah (4/22 - 5/1/05)