Ottakee Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I am looking for some durable, supportive sandals for my teen girls. I have seen Teva and Chaco. Are there other good brands to check out? One wears a ladies 5 or kids 3/4 and the other wears a ladies 6/7 and kids 5/6. It would help my budget if we could find them in the kids sizes as then they are much cheaper.......but they have to look good for teen girls to wear for years. We are getting to the point of buying good quality stuff that will last for years rather than the get through the season type stuff we bought when they were growing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Keens. Very stylish and they NEVER DIE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I wear Keens. My best friend and my husband both wear Chacos and love them more than a person should love a shoe. They have like a weird culty thing going on with their sandals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I love Keen sandals... though now I need to look up Chacos because of tangerine's comment! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 LOL - I've had Chaco's and Keens and Tevas, and my kids have had variations of all kinds too.. All have been very comfortable and worn well. The traditional Keen sandals are the most stable I think in terms of the straps. My kids run in them like tennis shoes all summer. ETA - this is the style I'm thinking about in Keens that are very durable for running around. http://www.zappos.com/keen-kids-whisper-little-kid-big-kid-dewberry-baltic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 LOVE Keens - they last forever. We also really appreciate the close-toe styling. It's safer on our toenails when it comes to bike riding, hiking, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 My hubby and I almost LIVE in Chacos, and it is this strange culture thing for rock climbers:) honestly, hubby is the coach for a Uni level Climing team and I have yet to meet a climber or outdoors-y person there without a pair! That being said, we must own a pair of Keens in every.single.size from about birth for our daughter as they are absolutely perfect for just about everything outdoors. The major difference being the rounded rubber toe protection. You get the safety of a sneaker ish toe with the versatility of a sandal. Dd would much prefer super girly sandals, but this is the compromise for us...and they come in 'cool' colors to boot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Merrils are good too. I love Chacos and Keene, but I have a pair of Merrils that are very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Keens, Teva and Timberland are what I have tried. I wear a Youth 4, Ladies 5/6. I do wear out the heel portion of the sole of the sandals at the rate of one pair per year. I get the classic sandals in Boys Youth 4 too as the Boys size can be cheaper than the Girls Youth. Besides classics in chocolate color looks unisex. My 9 year old boy's Keen Youth Size 4 has lasted a year with minimal wear on the sole despite wearing it for hiking and beach. My hubby is very pleased as my boy's track shoes soles don't last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three4me Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 My feet always felt like they were suffocating in Keens. I'm a Chaco gal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I just wanted to add that my daughter hates shoes and takes them off any chance she gets. After losing TWO (!!) pairs of Keens, she's only allowed the 2/$5 flip-flops from Old Navy. Wouldn't you know, she doesn't lose those :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 LOL - I've had Chaco's and Keens and Tevas, and my kids have had variations of all kinds too.. All have been very comfortable and worn well. The traditional Keen sandals are the most stable I think in terms of the straps. My kids run in them like tennis shoes all summer. ETA - this is the style I'm thinking about in Keens that are very durable for running around. http://www.zappos.com/keen-kids-whisper-little-kid-big-kid-dewberry-baltic My dd wears the Whisper style because I think they're a little more narrow and she has a very skinny foot. DS wears the Newport. I have a pair of Chaco flip flops that I like very much. I need to check out another style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Ok, I am on the right track then. I would like them to get Keens but they like the look of the Chacos better as they look cuter. Thinking of hitting a local store today to see what they have in stock and try on sizes. Seems like prices on these are pretty standard from store to on line, etc. unless you find a clearance pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Keens. Very stylish and they NEVER DIE. my first thought. comfortable too. I like them far more than teva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Keens. I also have a pair of these keens when I need a little nicer sandal. Very comfy and I have hiked in them. http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/product/shoes/women/waterfront/rose%20sandal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 My daughter loves her Chaco's. She has worn them for several years and the shoes have held up very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Keens. Very stylish and they NEVER DIE. My kids have killed Keens, but....that said, Keens have outlasted every other.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I also agree with Keens. I have 3 boys and the keens are passed down and still look very good when the 3rd gets done with them. These are very hardy shoes! Some things to consider: Whisper is for narrow feet people, Newport is for normal to wide feet people, and the ones with nylon strapping instead of plastic strapping hold up much better. The plastic strapping ones are usually cheaper, but they dont last. here is a link to the plastic strapping ones so you can see what they look like. http://www.amazon.com/Sunport-Sandal-Toddler-Little-Woodbine/dp/B008K76HRA/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1397752553&sr=8-22&keywords=keen+newport We often find Keen sandals for less at the Nordstrom Rack. I picked up a pair this weekend for $25 and most places sell them for $48 in youth sizes. These were the Newport with the nylon strapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 As to the durability issue: DH has had his Chacos since before we met, so at least 12 years or so. When our dog was a puppy, he chewed through a strap and DH just mailed his shoes back to get re-strapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Echoing Chacos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Before I read any responses, I was ready to sing Keens' praises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 We went to a local store and tried on lots of different ones. My 17dd settled on some Tevas. They didn't have anything in my 18dd's size (women's 5) so we will try another store as they had only a very few youth pairs so nothing that appealed to her. I think she will go with the Chaco. They tried Keen but did nt' quite like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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