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Keen Kids
Dakota (Youth)

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  • Great rain shoe for kids.
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  • Felted micro-fleece lining keeps feet warm and dry.
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Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
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 76% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
 94% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
 87% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"


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Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Number of reviews: 30
Average customer ratings:
Overall: 5.0 stars  Comfort: 5.0 stars  Look: 5.0 stars




2008-09-19 06:44:52 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: from Central Coast of CA
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Really cool looking and indestructible - Only complaint is that the stretchy closure broke right away as kids will pull things really tight. Might also order another color it is so cute and this is unusual for a boy shoe. Wear with or without socks. Too cool.



2008-09-19 06:42:46 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Lindsay from Appleton, Wisconsin
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Just minutes before writing this review I ordered another pair of the very same shoe, in a different color, for my son. Needless to say, they are true to size and width. They are comfortable and durable. They hold up through day after day of 5th grade school-yard football and still look decent enough to wear with more dressy clothes. My son has a high arch and I have heard no complaints. They are easy to get off and on also. I would, and will, buy more. I love Keen shoes!



2008-09-14 18:03:12 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: from New Jersey
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Love this shoe - We’ve had keen shoes before and loved them and the same goes for this shoe. Easy on and off, looks great, is water proof, can be sporty or nice enough to wear with khaki pants. Can’t go wrong with it. As with keen shoes, they are great for a wider foot.



2008-09-12 18:24:28 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Anonymous from Washington
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

I love these shoes. They're so cute and they look great with boot cut jeans! Danskos are the best shoes to wear if you have a bad back or have had back surgery like I recently have. I wear my Dansko Professionals almost every day but have been wanting a pair of Danskos that are more stylish. I fell in love with these when I saw them online and I love them even more in person.



2008-06-10 21:08:01 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Miss H from San Diego
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Comfort and support for my son's wide feet - This is the second pair of Keens I've bought for my son and he lives in them! They are wide and cushiony (very important to my 10-year-old who likes to sprint and run at any given time, track or not) and have good support. Soles have good traction. My son also has a protruding bone on the top of his foot that some shoe styles aggravate, but not Keens. We bought the slip-on for occasions that require a tad more dressed-up look. He wore his first pair every day until he literally wore them out.



2008-05-12 17:24:00 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Mom F from Columbia, SC
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Happy shoes!!! These shoes are another success by Keen! My son has worn this style since kindergarten, now in the third grade! They are easy-on; easy-off which makes both moms and kids happy! They clean well in the washer following jumps into mud puddles! Because they can be tightened with the cord they can serve as athletic shoes as well! Overall, excellent shoe.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: keen newport and keen whistler-5 stars, as well!



2008-03-28 08:16:53 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Vanessa from North Carolina
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

FABULOUS shoes for boys! I purchased this pair of Dakota Keen's for my oldest son (6.5) several months ago and they are EXCELLENT for weekend wear! He loves them because he can easily slip them on or off. They are very durable, a requirement for boy shoes! They did run about a half size large. I would definitely purchase this pair again. Excellent Zappos service, as always!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Keen Venice



2008-03-13 06:36:08 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: from Brooklyn, NY
Overall:1 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Elastic broke after 1 week! I love Keen shoes, they've served both my husband and I well, but these shoes I bought for my son broke after a week! That is, the elastic that tightens the shoe around his ankle. We'll be returning them with regrets.



2008-03-09 06:34:05 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer:
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Too hard to get on - I love Keen shoes but I can hardly get these on my toddler’s foot. The elastic on top doesn’t stretch far enough. He complains that it hurts to get them on. Once he is wearing them he is fine. I wouldn’t buy them again.



2008-01-29 16:27:59 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Kathy from Arlington, Virginia
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

EXCELLENT RUGGED SHOE FOR KIDS WITH WIDE FEET - I am very pleased with these shoes. My son is six, but has a huge, wide foot with a high instep and these provided exactly what I was looking for: waterproof, rugged, easy to put on and take off, no laces, velcro or zipper and extremely durable. He loves them, too. I will buy these for my 2-year-old daughter, who also has a huge foot!!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Crocs and Keen sandals



2007-12-16 13:17:25 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago, IL
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:3 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

A past favorite - My son is wearing this same shoe in his 3rd size & I'm not sure what Keen has done different, but according to him it is no longer a comfortable shoe. I do know that they run small, as always, but now they seem stiff as well. The past 2 pairs were great from day one, but he is no longer a fan of his Keens. I love them as they keep feet dry & warm, but I think I need to find a new alternative.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Ecco Kids



2007-12-16 05:27:41 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Julian = from Cincinnati, OH
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Function, looks, attitude! My 7 year old quickly zeroed in on this style. Perfect fit - he has slightly wider feet - and wiggle room for toes. We all like the chunky looks; and a bonus: kid says he can kick homeruns better with these - probably the broader radius of the toe! We are a Keen family, so we may be biased. Also, an aspect not to be underestimated with online shopping especially shoes: when we returned a second pair we bought for my other son, Zappos' phone system and customer service people were far and way the best I have ever dealt with.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Merrells - as a poor second, though.



2007-11-27 18:11:47 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Anonymous from Grand Blanc, MI
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Keen Kids Dakota Youth shoe (brown) - These are very nice shoes and were exactly what I was looking for. I was looking for an all weather shoe that would hold up well in rain, snow, etc for an easy slip-on when going out. I have never experienced such a wonderful website that offers so much to choose from and can't believe how fast I received them!! Thank you!



2007-11-13 05:10:33 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Kari
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

Keen Dakota (Youth) We love the shoe - everything it claims to be. Two cautionary comments however: 1) it's not made for children with a high instep (too difficult to get into), 2) Keen does seem to run a little on the small side so order up.



2007-10-25 03:37:31 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: M.m. from Austin, Texas
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great Shoe - I am an adult that wears children sized shoes. This Keen style, I found actually fits true to size, it is very comfortable. I don't love the yellow stitching, but I am sure that children don't mind this at all.



2007-10-13 16:36:19 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Anonymous from Park Place, PA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Repeat Keen customer - This is the second pair I ordered for my two grandnephews. They're perfect for Montana weather and can be worn with jeans or casual pants. The boys love them as does their mom.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Born, Ecco



2007-10-09 10:26:57 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Anonymous from Maine
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

Great Kid Shoes - My son, 6 yrs old, loves these shoes. They run SMALL. We originally ordered a size 2 (which is what all his other shoes are) and we returned for a size 3. He loves that they slip on and he can get his shoes on quickly and be on the go. I especially like that they are great for rain, light mud or slush.



2007-10-01 13:05:46 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: April from Fox River Grove, IL
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Kids Dakota - Great Shoe! Will keep my feet warm and dry. I generally wear a woman’s 6, but bought the boy’s size 6 and they fit great and they're cheaper.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Any Keens and Dansko



2007-09-28 13:37:24 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Anonymous from Cape Cod, MA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

This is our second pair of Dakotas. They are truly an every thing shoe: cute, rugged, waterproof, great for school, playtime and casual dress up. My son says they are the most comfortable shoe he owns. He likes that they are easy to slip on and off and that they can be worn with or without socks. The wide toe box also allows for heavier socks in the winter without the cramped toe feeling that other shoes have. Our last Dakotas had been through the snow, mud, ocean and washing machine and after a year they still looked great. As to the size, well, we find that Keens run small. I always buy a full size larger and the fit has been perfect so far.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Crocs



2007-04-09 10:30:37 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Jennifer from Portland, Oregon
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Keens Dakota - The quality of these shoes is unbeatable! Love them!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Any Keen



2007-02-27 19:16:36 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Anonymous from Draper, Utah
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

"If you are looking for a dream shoe, this could be the shoe! Because it is comfortable, it keeps your foot in really well, and it is extraordinary with good quality and flashy! I have worn this since I got it!"- Written by the 8-year old who is very tough on shoes and really likes these.



2007-02-14 16:04:13 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Audrey from Ohio
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great shoe, but make sure to order a size larger! Love this shoe, very cute and great for snow, but had to order whole size up from what my children usually wear. Noticed that all the kids' Keen shoes seem to run small - never had that problem with Keen adult shoes. Great brand of shoe.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Privo by Clarks, Ecco



2007-01-23 10:46:53 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Bonnie from Albuquerque, NM
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Cool looking & made to last - My 13 year old son loves this shoe because he likes how it looks, it just slips on, and it is very comfortable. I like it because he has had them on his fast moving feet since he got them 3 weeks ago and they still look brand new.



2007-01-17 12:45:10 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Kool Keen Kids - These shoes are very comfortable and extremely Kool. I get a lot of compliments on them. I'm a freelance photographer, so they are great to wear when I go on an outdoor assignment. The design of the shoe is fun and outgoing! P.S. I'm wearing them and, I am in my 40's.....

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Ecco



2006-12-26 19:20:43 Keen Kids Dakota (Youth)
Reviewer: Kelly from Lomita, California
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Love these shoes! I have a hard time finding shoes that are comfortable for my 6 year old son. When I find a pair that is comfortable he wears out the toe area in just a few weeks. This is the first pair of Keens he has tried and he absolutely loves them. He has had them a couple of weeks and has worn them every day with no complaints about his feet hurting. The toe area looks very well constructed and is showing no signs of wear.

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