Let's Go Shopping: Best Summer Shoes for Toddlers

Best Summer Shoes for Toddlers

Which brands make the list?

Securing the perfect pair of summer shoes for toddlers can be daunting! Luckily, we learned a thing or two the first time around about which brands stand up to the rigors of toddlerhood. Our summers with two little girls look like lots of sand, getting wet, and taking shoes off and putting them back on 1,000 times a day. That's why the list below are my qualifications for investment worthy footwear.

The have to be:

1. Easy to put on (Native and Crocs take the top honors here)
2. Able to withstand the elements of dirt, sand, and plenty of water
3. Easy to clean
4. Durable enough to be passed down to their siblings (or at least fetch a decent return on Poshmark)
5. Cute!

The Shopping Strategy

Now, the price points on these footwear brands are not cheap, but they will last and perform as promised. I've listed links to shop them on Amazon, but if you're looking for other places to purchase them here are a few tips.

1. Shop Poshmark - as I've mentioned before, these brands offer solid products that are more than likely able to withstand the one year that most children will actually fit in a shoe. We've bought several pairs of Crocs and KEENS via Poshmark.

2. Sign up for the Crocs' email list for regular sales. I especially like the 50% off clearance sales.

3. Regularly check Zulily for flash sales. I've seen all four of these brands on the site.

*This shopping post contains affiliate links so if you do make a purchase, I will make a small commission. So I can buy more shoes. 😁