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MickeyM04MickeyM04 member
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So DS is really walking all over the place now, so I realized we need to seriously invest in some shoes now.  I guess I don't really know how to do this.  Like what shoes are "good" for new walkers?  Also, what about the sizing?  I get cute deals online all the time but then I don't know if the sizing matches with what I think he is.  He's wearing his size 5 TOMS right now (that I got as a great zulily deal) but I don't know if that would translate to size 5 everywhere or if it varies.  Help?
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  • Junebug060609Junebug060609 member
    We are Stride Rite fans. Extra $$, but the quality is worth it.

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  • hopefulmom81hopefulmom81 member
    Peanut, I responded, but think it turned into a PM instead!

    I agree with Junebug on Stride Rite.  The extra pennies are worth it for their developing little tootsies, even though they grow out of it.

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  • MickeyM04MickeyM04 member
    Where can one find Strite Rite shoes?  I feel like my mom used to take us to a Stride Rite store, but I haven't seen those in years. 
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  • Junebug060609Junebug060609 member
    Peanut2929 said:

    Where can one find Strite Rite shoes?  I feel like my mom used to take us to a Stride Rite store, but I haven't seen those in years. 

    We have them at the mall here in San Diego. They are online as well.

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  • VeilSdeGTOVeilSdeGTO member
    There are Stride Rite shoes in the malls here in LA. They always measure LO's feet whenever we go in there for shoes (PS. She freaks the F out every time so just a warning).

    We just got a pair of "water shoes" and DD was a 6.5 at 22 months (today!) so a 5 sounds about right for 16 months.
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  • martinimommamartinimomma member

    Our small suburb has a kids show store that carries a lot of brands, including Stride Rite.  While I have not sought them out speficically, the shoes we have selected the last couple times out were SR.  They fit well, and are very durable.  Because it is a small store, they clear through inventory and we have managed to get pairs on sale which is awesome.  DS' feet are on the small side, he is a 6 at 22 months and has room to go. 

    If you go to any kids shoe store they will measure for size and go from there.  Good luck!

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  • luvmyducksluvmyducks member
    Love Striderite shoes. We have an outlet a couple hours away and otherwise we wait for a sale. They are cute, durable, soft soled so they move well with her feet. And they just fit so well. I pretty much have disliked every other brand we have tried.
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  • Junebug060609Junebug060609 member
    martinimomma said:

    Our small suburb has a kids show store that carries a lot of brands, including Stride Rite.  While I have not sought them out speficically, the shoes we have selected the last couple times out were SR.  They fit well, and are very durable.  Because it is a small store, they clear through inventory and we have managed to get pairs on sale which is awesome.  DS' feet are on the small side, he is a 6 at 22 months and has room to go. 

    If you go to any kids shoe store they will measure for size and go from there.  Good luck!

    D's right there with G.  We got him measured at SR like a week ago and he was a 6.5.

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  • FmrAFBratFmrAFBrat member
    Love Stride Rite. I get all of DSs everyday shoes there. I also like Payless for things like sandals and boat shows for DS. They measure his feet there as well. He got some really cute fisherman sandals there & I'll have to look what line they were, but basically the bottoms on them are just like sneakers and they look really comfy. Maybe smartfit?
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  • amidkiffamidkiff member
    When DD1 was little we did stride right as well. We have a store in the mall here in NW Indiana too.
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  • CheesyPeasCheesyPeas member

    I like Stride Rite and Pedipeds.  Both have proven to be durable in our experience, and both have a seal of acceptance or approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association for some of their lines.

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    theresat858 said:

    Our stride rite tennis shoes are the only shoes my DD can walk in...she trips a lot if I try putting a cuter pair on her. (they are cute, don't get me wrong, but tennis shoes with dresses aren't my thing).

    She has short, fat feet - a size 3.5 wide at almost 15 months.  I have heard pedipeds might be good but haven't invested in them since I can't find them locally to try on. 

    There's a stride rite outlet by me.


    These are the shoes I mentioned I got for DS. I'm pretty sure they have girl ones too. Dressy on top with a tennis shoe bottom. I was actually shocked by their quality.

    https://m.payless.com/mt/www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=cat10091&subCatId=cat10304&skuId=096482120&productId=68476&lotId=096482&category=&catdisplayName=Boys

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