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Natives vs Crocs

July 18, 2013

native shoes vs crocsRemember back in February when I sang the praises of Native shoes, calling them the hipster alternative to Crocs? When I announced that Levi would wear a pair of sneaker-inspired Natives instead of slip-on Crocs as his Montessori indoor shoes?

Well, guess which mama bird has since changed her tune?

crocs vs native shoesI still think Natives are better looking shoes; however, I simply could not slide Levi’s fat little feet into his pair of navy Native Jeffersons. His chubby footsies literally would not squeeze into the sneaker’s opening, and the rubber shoes were not stretchy enough for me to manipulate around his feet.

Desperate for a pair of easy-on, easy-off indoor shoes for school, I relented and bought Levi a pair of Crocs. Thankfully, I found a sleeker style more reminiscent of a sneaker than a clunky, bulbous-toed clog. And, if I’m being honest — I think they’re kind of adorable on him. Any shoe in a size 5.5 is adorable, right?

toddler crocsAt first he was able to wear them with socks, but five months later, they only fit over his bare feet. There’s still plenty of room in the toe box, but the perforations leave faint circle impressions on the top of his feet after a day of play. It may be time to finally go up a size.

Would I rather have Levi wear a pair of Native shoes? Of course — they are way cooler. But sometimes being practical wins over being fashionable, especially when you’re dealing with little kids.

toddler crocs vs native shoesP.S. – Did you know that you can now buy copycat Native Jefferson shoes at Old Navy? I bought Levi a pair of the perforated slip-ons, but he doesn’t wear them anymore because the holes left major circle impressions on his bare feet when he wore them outside to play with his water table!

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  1. Moira @ Hearth and Homefront

    July 24, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    We actually had the opposite experience! I tried Natives this year for the first time and they are way easier for my boys (turning 4 and 5 yr old) than the crocs were. Kicking myself for not finding them sooner, but maybe it’s the ages-toddler feet and preschool feet are shaped so differently! Love the Crocs you found though!!

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  2. Zara

    June 28, 2016 at 4:55 am

    Native Jefferson are for slim feet. Try Native Millers…does are for kiddos with wide and chubby feet!! They are super comfy!

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