Native Jefferson Water Proof Shoes Reviews Summary

Comfort & Fit

Pros:

• "They are comfortable and the color did not fade!"
• "Native Jefferson's are terrific... She can get them on and off easily by herself (she's 4) and they are light as a feather."
• "They fit true to size."
• "It's also nice that he can put these on himself and they don't make him trip like sandals do."
• "They fit great and were very comfortable for her."
• "They fit his feet well and seem comfortable."
• "They are very easily both mine and my daughters favorite right now. She can get them on and off easily."

Cons:

• "They were tight, very hard to put on, and they gave him serious blisters which bled after wearing them twice for a couple hours each."
• "Those gave him horrible blisters on both feet."
• "Way to tight for chubby baby feet. Maybe for toddlers they would work but for little guys just starting to walk with chubby on top of their feet these are no good."
• "These were good quality but really tight compared to other shoes my son’s size."
• "Love the shoes and was excited to get them. Unfortunately, my little one has wide, chubby feet. These were fine in the length, but so tight they left marks where the holes are."
• "Size chart is way off the fit is too tight and of course my toddler already wore them once and said it was fine then 10 minuets in he was crying that they were too small !!"
• "These are adorable, but the fit is a bit tight for chubby toddler feet."

Durability & Maintenance

Pros:

• "This is the second pair I have bought because they are so durable."
• "They also wash really well in the washing machine."
• "They clean easily with dish soap and water."
• "They can be fully rinsed off or washed or scrubbed (dog poop in the backyard? no problem) and look brand new after a bath and air dry."
• "Any shoe that kids can wear a whole summer and still be able to pass down to the next kid in good condition is a win in my book! Super durable and easy to wipe down or spray with the hose."
• "They are sturdy, easy to slip on, and easy to clean."
• "Any mud, dirt or grime, wipes off with an easy rinse or damp cloth."

Cons:

• "The sole has come apart completely."
• "The shoes came scuffed as if already worn and the seams didn’t always line up and glue was dried all over the shoes."
• "Literally the first time using them, they started to fall apart."
• "These are 100% knock offs. My sons shoes fell apart and he’s only had them 2 weeks."
• "This time around they started to fall apart within 1 month."
• "Shoes arrived without any tags and with brown, greasy fingerprints on both shoes."
• "I am 100% convinced I paid for knock off shoes."

Design & Style

Pros:

• "They are really cute and the perfect summer slip on."
• "Kids love these shoes, can be worn to the beach, play ground, etc without getting dirty and sandy."
• "They are also a very cute iridescent pink."
• "These are the cutest shoes ever!!!!"
• "They look nice enough to wear when dressing up too."
• "They look super cute with jeans or shorts and the colors are so fun!"
• "These little shoes are much cuter than Crocs, are just as light, float in water, and seem more comfortable."

Cons:

• "Also, the purple ones are a lot darker in person, they photograph a lavender color, but they're a much darker purple in person."
• "The back of this shoe is super low and it kept sliding off my daughter's foot."
• "However, there was so much extra space between the top of their feet and the shoe that it would have been impossible for them to wear without their feet sliding out."
• "The left foot tends to fall off of her foot."
• "The shoe and color (pink) are cute but they seem to run smaller than other shoes we have purchased."
• "Shoe is very cute but the sizes are so off and not meant for chunky babies."
• "The logos were misaligned the texture and material of the shoe were of very rigid, rough plastic."

Practicality & Versatility

Pros:

• "They’re super easy to put on and can be worn with socks for colder days."
• "These are perfect for any event- he even swims in them."
• "These are versatile in the sense that they can be used as a sandal, water shoe, and an every day shoe!"
• "They are great for playing outside especially when it's wet, they are great for water play and parks."
• "These should make nice pool shoes."
• "They are perfect for the beach or water toys!"
• "These are the best shoes for new walkers and toddlers, especially summertime and for ones that play hard outside."

Cons:

• "I also dont see much of a use for them in colder weather."
• "These are not ideal for the playground because mulch/sand/dirt gets in there easily, but they’re the best for everything else!"
• "Unfortunately they make my son's feet sweat and smell very bad so I cannot use them."
• "Only downside of the shoe is that if it’s really hot, they make my sons feet sweaty and he struggles to walk."
• "The only down side is they would sometime cause a rash or irritated skin on my sons heals if he wore them for an hour or more."
• "These shoes are adorable but don’t leave them outside, don’t leave them in the car, don’t leave them where sunlight gets in through a window, etc. these shoes legitimately SHRINK."
• "Rear ankle ridge scrapes into my toddler's skin after 15 minutes at the park. And the top part of the shoe is too low it leaves a perforated pattern in his skin."