Stride Rite SRTech Dimitri Sneaker (Toddler) Review
The Stride Rite SRTech Dimitri Sneaker in royal blue is designed to keep up with your child's adventurous spirit. This sneaker combines style with functionality, ensuring that your little one can zip around comfortably while their feet are well-supported. With more than 85 years of experience in children's footwear, Stride Rite has crafted this sneaker specifically to meet the unique needs of growing toddlers.
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Features
- Fabric Type: Mesh
- Sole Material: Rubber
- Closure Type: Hook & Loop
- Lightweight Design
- Flat Sole for Stability
Pros
- Lightweight construction enhances mobility.
- Machine washable fabric makes cleaning easy.
- Hook & loop closure ensures a secure fit.
- Rubber sole provides excellent traction for active play.
Cons
- Limited color options may not appeal to all children.
- Some parents noted sizing runs small; trying on before purchase is recommended.
Comparison With Other Similar Products
| Product | Material | Closure Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stride Rite SRTech Dimitri Sneaker | Mesh | Hook & Loop | Lightweight |
| Nike Kids' Revolution 5 | Textile/ Synthetic | Lace-Up | Moderate |
| Adidas Kids' Fortarun | Mesh | Slip-On | Medium |
Detailed Review
The Stride Rite SRTech Dimitri Sneaker stands out in several key categories:
- Comfort: The mesh upper allows for breathability, keeping little feet cool during playtime. The flat rubber sole offers stability and support, ideal for toddlers who are still mastering their balance.
- Fit: Featuring a hook & loop closure system, these sneakers are easy for little hands to manage, promoting independence. However, it is advisable to check size charts or try them on, as some users find the fit a bit snug.
- Durability: Made with quality materials, these shoes can withstand the wear and tear of daily adventures, and are machine washable, which is a significant plus for busy parents.
- Versatility: Coming in a vibrant royal blue, they complement a variety of outfits, making them suitable for both casual outings and playdates.
Detailed Rating
| Category | Score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | 4.5/5 | Excellent comfort thanks to breathable material and supportive design. |
| Durability | 4/5 | Sturdy build but requires care to maintain appearance. |
| Fit | 3.5/5 | Sizing may run small, recommend checking sizes beforehand. |
| Style | 4/5 | Attractive design, though limited color options. |
| Ease of Use | 5/5 | Quick and simple hook & loop closure. |
User Reviews
Shoes fit great (not every brand offers half sizes so this saved us), the only thing we noticed is that they are a bit narrower than some other brands. Our son doesn't have wide feet luckily but if your kid does, these might not be the best shoes.
Cute shoes, but WAY too tight and narrow. Couldn't even get them on my son's feet. He has worn stride rite before and we haven't had this problem.
With the weather warming up and play time spent outside as much as possible I'm really glad we got to try the new Stride Rite SRT in Lime Dimitri for free thanks to Stride Rite via BzzAgent! They are so lightweight and breathable for hot sweaty toddler feet and my daughter absolutely loves the color (what toddler doesn't love shoes the same neon hue as a brand new tennis ball lol). We love how easy they are to put on and take off because of the Velcro straps; they look like adult shoes which is so cute and my toddler loves that she can do the straps just like a big kid. I was a little worried about durability because they really are so lightweight but they have held up much better than anticipated. My toddler climbs everything, loves to splash in any puddle she can find, and is pretty hard on shoes in general but these are still going strong and I'm certain they will last until she outgrows them. The reason I'm giving four instead of five stars is because I think compared to their other styles these run a little on the small side so if you aren't sure about size of go with the bigger of whichever two you are in between. :)
It's a great shoe, but it's too small and too narrow compared to other Stride Rite shoes same size and width. We put 7W against his other sneakers and it's quarter to half a size smaller and seems very narrow for W. We were unable to put the shoes on him. We returned the shoes and ordered 7.5XW. Hope we didn't overdo by going wider and bigger, but the shoe needs to be wider and bigger. It's a great shoes - lovely color ( we got blue), super light and simple. Love that even the logo is very small. Don't care for the logos all over children's clothes/ shoes so thank you for keeping it minimal.Great shoe for summer as the mesh is breathable and should also dry easily if it does get wet. Excited to get the bigger and wider pair.Ok, now 6 months later he is happily wearing his 7XW shoes which are worth 5 stars (once you get the right size figured out). He is hard on all his shoes, but they still look like new.
Great so far! They have a little extra room for him to grow into them, but the XW was not as wide as I expected. My son has pretty chubby feet, but they do fit so I am happy! They are also nice and very light. My son just started walking a few weeks ago and seems to walk in them well.
Loved the look of the sneaker ,but very small I had order a 5.5 w which they came but they are not wide at all .wish I didn't throw out he box so I could have returned them
I have a very hard time finding my 1.5 year old son shoes for his wide feet. He is still pretty bowlegged but walks fine. He just has a hard time with other shoes because they trip him the entire time due to them being flat or have bulky soles. I have only found Stride Rite shoes to be the ones he can wear comfortably that allow for him to run run run just like he loves to do. These shoes are by far my favorite Stride Rite Purchase. BY FAR. I will be buying these in larger sizes as he grows. They are so lightweight and easy to put on and take off. My son loves to strap them on and unstrap them himself. The soles are perfect for supporting how my son walks and runs. I highly recommend these to every parent of a little walker/runner. They are great.
Order a size larger to begin with. Wouldn't even get my 16 months foot in. Fine. Sending back and ordered the same size but wide. Nope. My baby cried when I tried to put them on!!!!! Too damn narrow!!!!!!!!!