Best shoes for kids
Keen are great all the time but for kids, these are as good as it gets! I we’ll continue to spend the extra few bucks to get my kids quality shoes that will be comfortable and protect their feet. I love what they’re doing at Keen.
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Isolde
September 18, 2023
Great fit, great durability
I purchased Keen Targhee hiking shoes for my kiddo last year and I'm back again as little feet become bigger feet. Being a return customer probably says it all, but I prefer Keens and the Targhee's quality is the main reason.The Good:Great colour runs really appeal to the eye and the deep sapphire blue of these Targhees looks great. They don't fade much despite heavy wear, and retain that vibrant tone.The shoe looks good and feels substantial, though not too heavy for kids' feet. Mesh sides help to alleviate the weight and provide breathability at the cost of diminished water resistance. It's a fair compromise. These shoes fit narrower rather than wider, though the fit can easily be adjusted by elastic laces.Keens can take a beating and keep on functioning well. The last pair kiddo wore showed substantial wear on the toes of the soles, but that's to be expected after enduring a northern winter, frequent hiking and running around.These are really suited for light to moderate trail use, and not hardcore hiking.The Bad:The toggle on the adjustable laces broke within two days of purchase. Keen offers no warranty or replacement on broken laces. When reaching out to their help/warranty area, they directed me back to Amazon to buy third party laces. This is pretty annoying, considering they sell outdoor shoes for active lifestyles, the laces are colour-matched, and kids under 12 are not exactly known for being gentle on their shoes. Things happen.
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Great shoes
My daughter picked these out for hiking because she loves the teal and purple color combination and I agreed because I know they would be comfortable and durable. They have held up great on various hikes and water play. She even wears them occasionally as a street shoe, making them very versatile. They’re definitely worth the cost! They have held up really well!
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Great shoes but back string was damaged
The shoes are great and they fit well, but the back string was unattached and we had to remove it completely
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JEMS MOMMA
December 01, 2020
Great Fit!
I love keens for their durability. My kids could where these for months and they still look barely used. This is the first time I have bought their hiking shoe for kids and I am impressed. They are great and comfortable for my son. Added bonus that it doesn’t have ties. My son is autistic and being able to slip them on is great!
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My son loves these
The drawstring will break before you the shoe is worn out, but they are indestructible and comfortable. My son will only wear these and they keep him warm in Wisconsin weather. They are not his shoes to play in the snow, but walking on ice, packed snow, etc. he is warm and toasty and they never look like he needs a new pair of shoes even after months of boy use.
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Bob Wallner
November 24, 2025
Destroyed in 2 months
Lasted only 2 months. Went with a brand that I thought would be good for my grandson, both hiking and as a shoe for school.9 year old boy used them for 2 months...buyer beware
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