Nike
Nike Unisex Kids' Kawa Slides - Boys Girls Toddlers & Baby Sandals
The verdict
Nike Kawa slides are comfortable and convenient slip-on sandals that most parents love, but sizing runs significantly small so expect to size up one or two sizes.
What parents love
- • easy slip-on design
- • very comfortable and cushioned
- • durable and well-made
- • lightweight and versatile
- • easy to clean
Worth knowing
- • sizing runs small
Beyond the listing
Parents praise these slides for being lightweight, cute, versatile, and easy to clean—good for summer and water activities. However, sizing runs notably small, requiring orders one to two sizes up, and some report the slides retain water and don't dry quickly.
Holds up elsewhere
- lightweight and cute design
- versatile, goes with everything
- easy to clean
- good for summer wear
- suitable for pool and water play
Comes up as a drawback
- runs significantly small in sizing
- retains water, slow to dry
- inconsistent fit across sizes
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on August 31, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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