The 12 Best Water Shoes for Kids Who Like Getting Wet

Made of water-resistant, quick-dry materials, these feel surprisingly lightweight for a closed-toe shoe. And the sole traction makes running around on slippery surfaces that much safer.

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^{Available in Sizes 4 to 13}

This super-lightweight shoe has an EVA upper that stays on (yet slips off easily when you want) thanks to elastic laces. Plus the pastel print looks like something from a Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book.

These futuristic shoes are like cutting edge street style crossed with a sieve. Meanwhile, the high front lip protects little ankles from small shells that might bounce up.

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^{Available in Sizes 10 Toddler to 7 Big Kid}

Molded D-rings and three hook-and-loop polyester webbing straps enable easy on-off and a customized fit, and the rugged design stands up to wear and tear.

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^{Available in Sizes 10 to 6}

“Mommy, don’t you wish you had a pretty pink pair of shoes like me?”

“Yes, yes I do, Honey. Although if you ever tell anyone Mommy wants a pair of Tevas, no ice cream for a month.”

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^{Available in Sizes 8 Toddler to 3 Little Kid}

The brand’s signature sturdy toe cap is going to keep little piggies from getting squished, and the adjustable hook-and-loop strap keeps these shoes from falling off, but comfortably.

The perforated EVA uppers let kids’ feet breathe, and this particular model even glows in the dark. Plus, this eco-conscious vegan brand has partnered with Zappos to let you send your used shoes in to become recycled into community playground materials.

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^{Available in Sizes 3 to 13 Little Kid}

Face it—you’re not going to make it out of summer without a trip to a water park. Shod your kids in these lightweight shoes with quick-dry uppers and Velcro wrap closure, and maybe they won’t slip or bring home athlete’s foot.

Water-ready slides with a speckled sole and bright upper prove the perfect alternative to flip-flops—with no risk of between-toe blisters.

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^{Available in Sizes K1 to K13}

Want a little more coverage and support than a pair of sandals affords? Here, lightweight open mesh is overlaid with rubber for durability and there’s a molded rubber toe cap for bulldozer-like front-facing protection.

Breathable mesh and an adjustable elastic band—plus a heel loop for easy on-and-off—mean these are your child’s next-best-thing to beat-up sneakers for amphibious exploration.

This design hits the sweet spot between sandals and trail shoes. The trademarked midsole is cushy and has a drainage port to let water out ASAP.

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^{Available in Sizes 8 Toddler to 7 Little Kids}