Cognac Bixby Sandal

These sandals have been through sand, saltwater, and constant pool days with my toddler, and the soft leather straps still look brand new. The prong-free buckles make getting them on a wiggly kid actually painless, which alone is worth it.

The Italian buckles are a lifesaver at the beach—no pinching little toes, and they click open even with sandy hands. My daughter can slip them on herself now, which means less wrestling before we head out.

My toddler actually keeps these on at the beach, which is a miracle—the soft leather straps don’t rub, and the prong-free buckle clicks open in one second when it’s time to leave.