https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:47:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2531552 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:48:58 +0000 chanzi 2531552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked the man at our local kids' shoe store why they didn't have Keens and he said they got too many complaints about stinky feet. He said the Merrells didn't smell (had an antimicrobial footbed or something), but of course he was trying to sell us the Merrells so I'd take it with a grain of salt. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2531303 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:26:37 +0000 MrsSRS 2531303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickles: it helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2531252 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:48:38 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 2531252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: does this actually work??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2531116 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:33:19 +0000 chopsuey 2531116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: we love natives! I found that baking soda rids shoes of stink! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2531044 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:51:37 +0000 MrsSRS 2531044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FWIW we have had luck spraying shoes with diluted vinegar every other day or so. Just a quick spritz before bedtime and they're dry by morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530826 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:56:55 +0000 looch 2530826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you using socks? I have found that with my son, I can't put him in any kind of shoe unless it's one that can accommodate socks. Otherwise, he just has insanely sweaty feet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530821 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:54:02 +0000 SeptMomma12 2530821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: Those look awesome! I'm going to order those too and see which fit best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530789 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:28:52 +0000 ShootingStar 2530789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought these for DS this year: <a href="http://www.gymboree.com/shop/item/boys-sporty-sandals-140151080?Port=DataFeed&#038;ad=SLI" rel="nofollow">http://www.gymboree.com/shop/item/boys-sporty-sandals-140151080?Port=DataFeed&#038;ad=SLI</a></p> <p>It's been too cold to try out yet though. They're pretty much just rubbery material with some neoprene and (faux?) leather. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530785 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:26:26 +0000 hellobeeboston 2530785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: oh great! yeah, it is a really good price. I noticed in the comments others talking about the old "hybrid" sandals they had - which were like Keen ripoffs for half the price but really good quality - which I am also bummed they don't have again, but I'll buy these to try 'em out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530766 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:03:55 +0000 SeptMomma12 2530766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: Those look awesome, thanks! Can't beat the price :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530481 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:41:21 +0000 hellobeeboston 2530481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>how about something like this:<br /> <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1036297&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=205966012" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1036297&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=205966012</a></p> <p>i was looking at Old Navy because they had these great closed toe sandals the last two years we went with, but they weren't there.... these are similar though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530479 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:40:39 +0000 SeptMomma12 2530479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: @snowjewelz: @lamariniere: Thanks ladies! I'm going to show school a picture of the Natives tonight and make sure they're allowed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530475 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:38:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2530475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: I just natives for DD and from trying them on they are quite secure, and really light weight! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530467 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:37:39 +0000 lamariniere 2530467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: actually, if Natives are ok, I would recommend those! We had a pair last year and they didn't stink at all, so I bought new ones for this year. They are indeed Croc-like, but the style isn't nearly as ugly IMO. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530462 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:36:32 +0000 hilsy85 2530462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: yes they are a real shoe shape (enclosed all around) just made out of a similar croc material. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530456 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:35:36 +0000 SeptMomma12 2530456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Yeah, we were washing the Stride Rites 2x a week at one point, and they still stunk.</p> <p>@hilsy85: I've never tried natives. Are they more secure on the foot than crocs? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530434 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:29:32 +0000 lamariniere 2530434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any recommendations but I just wanted to say I wouldn't recommend Keens. I want to love them and we had them two summers in a row for DS, but I just can't handle the stink. Yes, you can machine wash them, but I feel like you have to wash them at least weekly, which is too much maintenance for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530431 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:27:59 +0000 Truth Bombs 2530431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do Keens since they can be washed. We've never had a problem with them being stinky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530418 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:23:30 +0000 hilsy85 2530418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are natives also not allowed? I would think anythin gwith a fabric-y interior will hold sweat and stinkiness. You can wash keens in the washing machine, maybe that would work? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-closed-toe-sandal-that-wont-smell#post-2530413 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 08:20:11 +0000 SeptMomma12 2530413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does such a thing exist? DS (3.5) needs closed-toe sandals for day care and no crocs allowed. The last two summers we've had the Stride Rite sneaker-like sandals and have had to throw them out after only a few weeks. No amount of washing would even touch the stink :bummed: Has anyone had any luck with a different brand? </p>