{"id":5736,"date":"2016-08-02T20:04:04","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T03:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/?p=5736"},"modified":"2016-08-23T21:01:25","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T04:01:25","slug":"keen-sneakers-passed-the-playground-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/keen-sneakers-passed-the-playground-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Keen sneakers passed the playground test"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PinkSneakers\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My daughter is starting school this fall. One of the requirements on the\u00a0list is closed toed shoes. For long time, my daughter took off her shoes at the playground – mainly because she didn’t like the feeling of sand in her shoes. I knew this was going to be a challenge (in addition to potty training<\/strong>), so I spent the summer preparing her. As we get closer to the first day of school, I’m happy to cross sneakers off the list.<\/p>\n

We tested out Keen Toddler’s Chandler CNX (in Very Berry\/Capri)<\/strong><\/a> and Keen Toddler’s Encanto Sneaker (in Purple Heart\/Fusion Coral)<\/a><\/strong>. They both passed the playground test!<\/p>\n

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Easy to take off and on<\/h2>\n

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I love how the sneakers have the look of laces, but are snug and secure enough on the foot with the velcro strap. At first, I thought the shoes were a little tight, but realized the lacing system keeps tiny feet snug and in place. My 3-year old loves her sneakers, so asking her to put on (and take off) her shoes is not a challenge. She only stalls when she can’t figure out which pair to wear.<\/p>\n

Good Grip<\/h2>\n

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My kid is a climber. She loves playing on structures suggested for 5 years old and up, which makes me nervous.\u00a0Keen shoes have really good grip, which made her feel confident making her way up this “rock climbing” type structure. She even told me to “stand over there” while she climbed, pointing at a spot about five feet away (outside my comfort level). I anxiously\u00a0obliged and was thankful she successfully made it up.<\/p>\n

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Flexible soles<\/h2>\n

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When kids start walking, the emphasis is on soft-soled shoes. When kids start running, hard-soled shoes are a necessity. Keen sneakers are padded for security, but flexible for comfort. Flexibility is essential for playground fun, especially on multi-level climbing structures.<\/p>\n

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Probiotic treatment for odor control<\/h2>\n

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The Encanto sneaker (pictured above) is treated with\u00a0Cleansport NXT\u2122 for natural odor control. After playing\u00a0all day, shoes are bound to get smelly. The last thing I want to think about is cleaning a shoe, so that feature is extra helpful.<\/p>\n

The Keen brand<\/h2>\n

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I’m so glad Keen<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0makes sneakers\u00a0for kids because I’m a big fan of the brand. I’ve owned\u00a0Keen CNX<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>sandals for years and they are still going strong. The\u00a0Keen brand is about HybridLife, which means being part of a greater community that is full of people who create possibilities, play in the outdoors and care for the world around them.\u00a0Keen\u00a0partners with non-profit organizations around the world that work towards building stronger communities and a healthier planet.<\/p>\n

Links<\/h2>\n

Keen Website:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/www.keenfootwear.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received a complimentary products to\u00a0review. All images and opinions are my own.<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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