The mesh lining along the inside of the shoe is incredibly soft maximizing comfort and support in all the right places. Trademarked Z-Rap closure makes it very easy to put on and take off while making sure that it stays securely on your child’s foot. Merrell thought one step ahead and allowed for the footbed to be removed, making it super easy to replace without having to replace the entire shoe.

The EVA midsole is air cushioned providing superior support to the foot along with maximum comfort and control. The non marking outsole is great for indoor use and ensures great traction on all types of surfaces and terrain.

The sole of the shoe features TRAXION technology to provide superior traction and performance on hills, rocks, wet surfaces and more. While most shoes for toddlers offer an easy to use hook and loop strap system, these shoes feature laces ensuring a snug fit and preventing the shoe from slipping off accidentally. The inner sole is made of lightweight injected EVA material giving comfortable cushioning over all kinds of terrain. This shoe is a great choice if you don’t want to go with a hiking boot as it provides plenty of protection and traction while still remaining super flexible and the mesh material ensures optimum breathability.

The synthetic and leather upper rpvodes extra durability and support for all types of situations whether cruising the streets or chasing down the bad guys. Soft textile lining allows for breathability and ensures a comfortable fit.

The rugged sole provides traction in all types of terrain ensuring that your little guy will always come out victorious. Even better, the shoes feature the words S.W.A.T, 911 and K-9 alongside the inside panel letting everybody know that your little one is a part of the elite force of the police.

The single strap located at the top of the tongue provides easy makes the sure easy to put on and remove along with the pull tabs located on both the heel and tongue of the shoe. The molded EVA top sole features Shoc Pad techonology which provides superior shock absorption and stability during lots of activity and movement. The outer sole is made of non-marking River Rubber ensuring excellent traction and support in wet conditions. The shoe is available in both a dark brown/tan color scheme as well as a navy blue/yellow color scheme.

The Teva Kids Lava Falls shoes are great for outdoor use whether your little one is just playing in the backyard or hiking in the forest. These shoes are designed for the most rugged situations and while not completely waterprooof, handle water very well.

The breathable upper mesh ( in orange ) allows water to quickly escape when the shoe is wet and allows for quicker drying and better breathability. The quick pull lacing system allows for easy removal of the shoe and the cord lock ensures that the shoe will stay tight.

The shoe was also constructed with a thicker heel and toe material in order to provide further protection and durability.