Crocs are hands down the best summer shoes for kids, according to our young testers and their parents

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• Crocs shoes are beloved by professional chefs, nurses, and many other people who work long hours standing on their feet, but they're also quite popular with kids.
• We asked three parents to test Crocs' most popular styles with their kids to see how they liked them, and all the parents agreed that they are the perfect summer shoes for kids.
• The comfortable shoes stayed securely on the kids' feet as they played at the beach, ran around the backyard, and hopped on their bikes.

Crocs are well known for being incredibly comfortable shoes, even though some may say they aren't attractive or that they're downright ugly. The shoes are also prized for their durability and how easy they are to clean when they get dirty.

To many parents, the comfort, durability, and ease of cleaning make Crocs the go-to shoe for their kids — especially in the summer when having a pair of water-friendly shoes with built-in ventilation is essential.

We had three parents test Crocs' most popular styles with their kids to see how well they stood up to long days at the beach, play in the backyard, and outings on bikes and scooters. Here's what they — and their kids — thought: