Best Boys' Stride Rite Shoes

Updated February 2019
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Pros
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Best of the Best
Stride Rite
Hudsen
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Bottom Line

Great for every day, these durable, fisherman-style sandals can be dressed up or dressed down.

Pros

Good toe protection. Leather upper, hook-and-loop closure. Synthetic lining, cushioned footbed. Non-marking rubber sole.

Cons

May run large and narrow.

Stride Rite
Made 2 Play Artin
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Sturdy, adventurous and washable – just like him.

Pros

Machine washable leather upper. Toe wrap for durability. Grip and grab straps with hook-and-loop closure. Choice of brown, grey or navy. Grip-and-grab heel tab for easy on and off. Padded collar and tongue for added comfort and stability. Anti-odor, anti-microbial mesh lining. Memory foam cushioned footbed. Dirt-shedding, non-marking soles. Machine washable.

Cons

May run small.

Best Bang for the Buck
Stride Rite
Made 2 Play Phibian Sneaker Sandal
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Bottom Line

A great go-anywhere, do-anything shoe.

Pros

Fast drying EVA upper. Perforated design for breathability. Hook-and-loop closure. Machine washable. Comes in red/black, blue, citron/metallic, grey, mavy and orange (Zappos). Comes in 21 colors on Amazon. Mesh lining, foam midsole. Synthetic outsole.

Cons

Gives some children blisters when worn without socks.

Stride Rite
SRT Harper
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A dressy shoe, but not durable enough for all occasions.

Pros

Designed to mimic barefoot walking, which helps young walkers. Leather upper, hook-and-loop closure, cushioned collar and padded insole. Rubber outsole.

Cons

Gives some children blisters when worn without socks.

Stride Rite
Leepz 2.0
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Bottom Line

Light up his eyes with these light-up sneakers.

Pros

Mesh and synthetic uppers. Fixed elastic lacing with hook-and-loop closure. Comes in black/citron, grey/green and red/black. Padded tongue and collar. Textile lining, cushioned footbed. Durable rubber outsole.

Cons

Runs narrow. Only one side of the shoe lights up.

How we decided

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14 Models Considered
7 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
109 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Why trust BestReviews?
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For high quality and sturdiness relative to the price, Stride Rite is a good option for boys’ shoes. Features such as hook-and-loop straps and wide openings make it easy for little ones to put their own shoes on and take them off again, building confidence and motor skills at the same time. Some styles are more formal than others, so keep that in mind when choosing the right shoe. Stride Rite styles range from casual to athletic to dressy, and have a range of both summer and winter options. Stride Rite shoes typically range in price from about $25-$50 for most styles.

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Stride Rite

Made 2 Play Artin

Stride Rite

Made 2 Play Artin

Sturdy, adventurous and washable – just like him.

$41
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Stride Rite

Hudsen

Stride Rite

Hudsen

Great for every day, these durable, fisherman-style sandals can be dressed up or dressed down.

$40
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Stride Rite

Made 2 Play Phibian Sneaker Sandal

Stride Rite

Made 2 Play Phibian Sneaker Sandal

A great go-anywhere, do-anything shoe.

$47
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Stride Rite

SRT Harper

Stride Rite

SRT Harper

A dressy shoe, but not durable enough for all occasions.

$46
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Stride Rite

Leepz 2.0

Stride Rite

Leepz 2.0

Light up his eyes with these light-up sneakers.

$55

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