The price that Amazon was selling this sandal at was unbelievable at about 65% off and lower than anywhere else. Of course it is subject to change but check out the different patterns for different sizes and you may get one color at a fraction at the price of another color. I have a little 14 month old walker who is wearing size 3.5 for stride rite. I bought the size 4 Keen (which is the smallest anyway). The length of the Stride Rite size 3.5 and Keen size 4 were the same. The Keens are just way wider. My little one does not have wide feet and I can see some space on the sides especially when she does not wear socks. You can't make them less wide with the velcro strap. However, they seem to fit fine to her and she took off running when I first put them on. I also have a pair of crocks that are much lighter. However, she does not like to wear those. Great toe protection. I would not recommend them for little ones that are not walking yet.

Update: Kiddo has grown since I bought the first pair. We are now her third pair of Newports. We are in the south, so she can use these pretty much year round. Keens go on sale with different retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom and especially 6pm all the time. I have seen prices fluctuate day by day and it depends on size and pattern. I have never paid more than half of the retail price. I have already bought a Whisper size 7 and a Seacamp size 8. The Whisper is a more girly shoe and a bit more space between the straps. The Seacamp has a more flexible sole and is much more airy (like this one a lot). I would say that the Newport is still my favorite for kids under two because 1) clunky baby feet fit in this one the best and 2) the space between the straps is very small, although it means less ventilation, it also results in less gravel and mulch getting in the shoes of your baby. Young kids may not have the skills to let you know that something is in their shoes that bothers them (with the closed toes on these shoes, it is hard to see).