Merrell Kids Jungle Moc (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid)

As a woman, I have found that I can save a ton of money if I purchase boys shoes. I wear a size 8 in woman's, so I got these in a size 6 and they fit perfectly. There is a lot of room, they are super comfy, and I really like the extra traction on the bottom. I've gotten so many compliments from people thinking I was wearing dress shoes as well. Throw theses on with a pair of jeans and a nice sweater or blouse, and you're all set (plus you won't have to deal with the hassle of wearing heels). Very happy with my purchase.

We order these shoes in taupe and in black, for my son every August, and they last for the entire school year. They're a back-to-school staple now! He attends a middle school where uniforms are required, so these shoes are perfect. They can be dressed up (church) or down (school). And, talk about easy! If they get dirty, just brush them off with a stiff-bristled brush, and they're like new again. They do stretch out, so it's okay if they start out slightly snug.

My daughter wears a size 2.5W in Stride Rite Sneakers. We ordered these in a 2.5 and a 3. The 3 was much too large and the 2.5 fit perfectly. Her heel slips the tiniest bit when she is walking, but is snugged up with wool socks. I am glad we did not order the wide width with these as they would be falling off her foot. The rest of the family wears these Merrell mocs all fall and winter and I recommend spraying them with a waterproofing spray to make them last. We absolutely love these shoes and have been buying them for over 10 years for all our children and ourselves!

Both of my kids have been wearing this style for school for the last 3 years. My kids love them more than sneakers and they wear really well in our harsh weather between the seasons. I have two boys and they are really hard on shoes. They last an entire school year and my kids wear them in the summer with jeans if they have a choice. I always keep the old pair for a second pair of shoes as they just seem to be the shoes that just keeps on giving. They aren't the most stylish shoe in our closet, but they are the most favorite by far for comfort and durability. 5 stars year after year. True to size, but I tend to buy a half size up for the school year and they wear a thicker sock and by the end of the school year we have not grown out of them. Neither of my kids have wide feet, so I buy the regular width. Black suede and dark brown suede do the job for us with a waterproof shoe spray. I think they are supposed to be water resistant, but we always spray them to be safe since we have very very wet snowy falls and springs.