https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:49:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2482015 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:33:27 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2482015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the old navy and they were great. The ones we had didn't have a strap though...they were just like thr natives. So easy for summer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481918 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:04:21 +0000 birdofafeather 2481918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we've had natives in every size. DH hates spending $$ on clothes and he even says those shoes are a 5/5 on the awesome scale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481904 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:54:00 +0000 snowjewelz 2481904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd totally go for $9 ON ones esp they really only fit in one size each year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481901 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:52:06 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2481901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had old navy ones! Loved them and will get them again this year. Natives here are like $60. </p> <p>The boys old navy ones look exactly like natives I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481883 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:40:42 +0000 yin 2481883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has been wearing Natives for the past 4 summers. We're big fans. Great water shoes. Easy to clean and fast to dry. My LOs think they're comfortable and hate that I make them switch to regular shoes in the fall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481779 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:32:34 +0000 Winterbabies 2481779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son LOVES his natives! They are his go to shoes. They are super durable and don't make his feet stink :). Worth every penny! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481770 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:27:47 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2481770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just ordered some Old Navy ones -- thanks for the rec! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481765 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:25:52 +0000 mrsjyw 2481765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never tried Old Navy, but Natives are our go-to shoe for summer. We just bought a pair in advance because we are going to FL next week. DS loves them! There's lots of sites that sell them at sale prices throughout the year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481744 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:13:01 +0000 Charm54 2481744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never tried Natives but the ON version is awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481739 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:10:33 +0000 HLK208 2481739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: they're slightly larger than other ON shoes in my opinion </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481707 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:53:25 +0000 chopsuey 2481707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my kids love their natives.<br /> they've worn them for the last 2 summers and have never had any blisters and no complaints! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481695 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:48:40 +0000 Periwinkle 2481695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the Old Navy ones last year and they were perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481683 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:44:40 +0000 Foodnerd81 2481683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a pair of iplay brand ones that looked just like the natives, I think they were about $11 on Amazon. Dd really liked them and always wanted to wear them even if we weren't going to get wet, but she also tripped in them more than other shoes. And by the end of the summer the were cracking a little where you pull them on and off- not a big deal but I don't know if the natives would hold up better. I'm happy to just buy a new pair for baby sister when the time comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481676 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:41:45 +0000 Smurfette 2481676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: She doesn't have any other ON ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481670 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:39:00 +0000 regberadaisy 2481670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: thanks! @AB810: @Smurfette: do they fit like other ON shoes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481657 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:31:14 +0000 AB810 2481657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have never tried natives but LO loved the old navy version last summer and I already bought them for this summer. Perfect for parks and water play, and she found them very comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481646 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:23:56 +0000 hilsy85 2481646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no experience with the ON version, but we love Natives for the summer!</p> <p>@regberadaisy: LO's feet definitely sweat a bit in them, but the inside is very smooth so they never hurt from rubbing. The bottoms are pretty smooth so actually not my fave shoes for running around and climbing stuff at the park, but great for water parks, the beach, or anything where they will get dirty (mud puddles, etc) because they're so easy to clean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481644 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:23:26 +0000 Smurfette 2481644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She had the ON ones as her water shoes last summer. She loved them. Would wear them all the time. Great cause she could put them on herself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481640 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:21:59 +0000 HLK208 2481640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had both and there wasn't a big difference! I'll buy the ON version again. They're great for spray parks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481639 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:21:44 +0000 regberadaisy 2481639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to try these this year for daycare water play. But I'm always afraid because of the plastic of sweating issues even with the perforations? Or it rubbing their feet and hurting? I haven't looked at them in the stores, do the bottoms have anti slip treads? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natives-or-old-navy-perforated-shoes#post-2481638 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:20:10 +0000 mediagirl 2481638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried either of these shoes? I know Natives are hugely popular. I'm curious why you would buy one or the other? The Old Navy ones look super cute and with their current coupon, we could get them for about $9. The Natives are about $32.</p> <p>Old Navy:<br /> [attach=251/16/o3ff1m.273x200.2016-03-02_14-16-24.jpg]</p> <p>Natives:<br /> [attach=251/16/o3ff1n.555x272.2016-03-02_14-17-22.jpg] </p>