I think these are hideous(but I think crocs are god awful as well), but my daughter was given a pair and she LOVES them. I do think they're kid friendly, even if I cringe every time she asks to wear them out in public.

My aunt bought some of the cars ones for my almost 4 year old for his b-day.  I purposely DIDN'T buy them because they are so far beyond words in their hideousness.  At least his b-day is at the end of July so not a lot of summer left here in Alberta at that time!

Terrifying? Hmmm... The only thing terrifying to me about these shoes (and my daughter owns two pairs) is the way that the babies and toddlers in her daycare and music class are so magnetically drawn to them, and that's only scary because the first thing they do is put them in their mouths (yuk!). Mostly what I hear from others are comments about how cute these shoes are. But then perhaps most people who don't like them tend to keep their opinions to themselves...

My son LOVES his crocodile Polliwalks!  When he was outgrowing his blue crocs recently I was in search of replacements for him, and several kids in his pre-school class had Polliwalks and he was THRILLED when I took him to pick out his new shoes.  Being a crocodile/alligator lover, he quickly selected the green crocodile style.  I honestly can't see anything scary about any of the Polliwalks that we looked at in the store that day.  In fact, we've received many, many compliments on the shoes over the few weeks that he's had them (he insists on wearing them daily!).  They seem to stay on better than his crocs did and he really loves them. And they're cute.  What more can you ask for?  I also found this to be a great option while he's potty training, as any accidents that take place can quickly be taken care of with a quick wash in the sink... Love those Polliwalks!

In a sea of Crocs, I love Polliwalks!

My daughter has the lemon yellow ducks and they are very cute. She was thrilled to get yellow shoes since that is her favorite color.

What I love:

1. I can pick them out in a pile of shoes at school.

2. The duck tracks are fun!

3. They clean very easily. She wore them in our garden this weekend and I hosed them off.

4. She can put them on and take them off herself.

5. We get lots of comments about them.

See my review at www.thefullmommy.com/search

Besides, I would much rather support a product/company that is parent-based then buy from an impersonal national company.

First off lets start by saying that in no way are these like Crocs. If you have ever actually touched a pair in real life they are nothing like Crocs. Unlike the flat and Crocs these actually have some curve inside allowing your child's foot to be supported. Plus they are easily washable perfect for those summer months! I don't know how better a childs shoe could get. They were taking themselves to serious right? They are fun and whimsical and every child I ahve ever come acroos loves them! Visit your local zoo and look around you will see how much children really love these critters!

*laughs* I can see what you mean, but you're in the minority. Parents are always asking where my son got his gator clogs, non-parents are always commenting on their cuteness and a few children have tried to steal them off of my son's feet at the local park.

If they're crocs rip-offs, they're better than the "original". Comfy, arch support, soft material, and much more slip-proof. I also like that they provide toe protection, a feature sadly missing in most non-clog style sandals.

Cute colorful animal shoes, terrifying?  Hideous?  Wow, you must never leave your house! All I can say is that my son loves his Gator Polliwalks so much I have to do some serious negotiating to get him to EVER take them off.  And I mean ever! Like in the bath, like in bed, in the house.  Do you even have kids?

Maybe they'd be hideous on your feet, but put them on a kid's foot and see what happens!

These are not my cup of tea...but children literally flip over them. They love the animal faces.  

My daughter LOVES her pink ducks! she puts them on herself (which I love). She is proud when she makes duck "footprints". They are soo easy to wash and so soft! she has several pairs of crocs also and she prefers her ducks everytime..everyone who sees them wants to know where they can buy them.There are far more hideous shoes kids can be wearing,like those light up sneakers..eewww

How could anyone think that Polliwalks are hideous or terrifying?  My 2 year old son has the green frogs and he LOVES them.  We are always getting comments on how everyone loves them and where did you get them.  From being at my grandmothers nursing home to the park to shopping anywhere.  I have made a goal for my 4 year old son.  When he has been extra good for 1 whole week we will go buy him a pair of Polliwalks.  He has 1 more day to go.  He is so excited and can't wait.  I have never been a fan of crocs. My best friend got a pair of duck Polliwalks for her daughter and I fell in love with them. My son begged me for a pair.  They are easy for him to put on and he is 2.  He goes out to play in the mud and they rinse right off.  They also fit him perfectly.  I love that they have arch support and are not to wide.  He runs around telling everyone "do you love my Polliwalks?" with a big smile.  

Okay not that I take shoes or reviews too seriously but.... hideous? terrifying? I actually wonder if the above review is a joke cause I think these shoes are the cutest things ever - and totally a brilliant marketing idea to create a "croc" like shoe geared for kids in the animal shapes, with the adorable footprinter patterns AND that actually is designed for an excellent fit that is safe and healthy for our kids. My 2 1/2 yr old daughter is a fan of these (and her crocs too! ) However, recently she actually sprained her knee badly when she was running across the grass in our yard and tripped - while wearing crocs. Always heard croc stories but  never believed them till it happened to us. I think the market needs a supportive casual, comfy, and fun shoe like polliwalks..... The gator style is actually our favorite! You can read my review here: classymommy.com/polliwalks.html

I haven't met anyone yet who is "terrified" of my daughter's Polliwalks.  Quite the opposite!!  Other children are attracted to them and people ask me where to get them.  They are perfect for all the outdoor summer activities and they fit better than crocs.  A root canal is terrifying - Polliwalks "podiatric dentata" are decidedly not!!

I think letting your kid's desires override your style sensibilities is important(because I don't really feel fashion is something one should drill into a child's head), so I would never tell my daughter not to wear these...but I don't understand how an adult can look at these and NOT think they're hideous. Not cute. Ugly ugly. Perhaps loved by the same folks who adore disney cartoon characters all over their kid's clothing? Not for me, thanks.

my 3 1/2 y.o. has so much fun wearing his polliwalks!!!  everywhere he wears them, people of all ages comment on these adoreable shoes.  he stirred up some attention at preschool the day he wore his "puppy" boots! it isn't much of a chore to get him to put on his polliwalks!

Put Simply: Polliwalks Rock.

If it’s not enough that my son loves them and chooses to wear them over any other shoe, there’s something in it for me too. Unlike Crocs, these shoes were made on a child’s shoe form. So I know when my son wears his Polliwalks they are the right fit for his foot. And I can spot him easily running his heart out in those orange duck Polliwalks. You guessed it; he chose the color! Thanks Polliwalks!