Is Stride Rite for real?

Fordlor

I wouldn't say I'm a "cheap" person but I popped into our local Stride Rite yesterday and was blown away.  Holy hell, $50 for a pair of infant shoes?  Really?  Um, no thanks. 

DD isn't wearing shoes yet so I just wanted to "see" how much they were.  Daaaaaamn!  That's a lot of money to spend on shoes she will outgrow in a matter of months. 

jmarie238

Do you have an outlet near you? I think they are around 30-40 dollars. Still expensive.

GRKaters

LOL! Loving his $5.99 TJMaxx sneaks.

 

SammyluvsJ

 So MIL had to buy DS a pair for christmas...he's not walking or even crawling yet. I thought it was ridiculous to spend that much on a boring pair of shoes. She now complains when he's not wearing them...we've tried but he just kicks them off so he can chew on them. I guess they are extra comfy for walkers though?

Erika6504

I paid $23 for DD's Stride Rite shoes at one of their outlets.  I'm cheap and I'm not afraid to admit it!!

Amrice78

I guess I am "cheap" because I rarely spend $50 on a pair of shoes for me.

*Scuzzlebutt*

All of DD's shoes come from Target.  Circo brand.  I don't think I've ever spent more than $10 on her shoes and I can't even imagine paying $30-50 for Stride Rites.

dpdw

First off, infant shoes aren't necessary, but the right shoes for walkers are super important for foot development.  Even if DD grows out of them in 3 months, that's about $0.50 a day.  I think that's worth it.

Erin Mary Ackerman

DH went to school w/ a woman who works for Stride Rite.  (corp. headquarters are here in MA)  She was able to get us a 50% discount, but some of the shoes were STILL $25!

Very pricey, imho.  Even their sales are super great.

punkfiction

it would depend on the occasion i guess. although i dont like stride rite shoes. nordstrom has some "pricey" kids shoes, but they last forever.

Mrs.Donkey

I can't even remember the last time I spent $50 on shoes for myself.  Hell, I can't even remember the last time I spent that much on anything for myself.  I got a coupon for 15% off from them and thought that may make them a little affordable.  I had no idea they were so expensive to begin with.

Mrs Manners

My mom bought ds a pair of the prewalkers this weekend. They're so cute and seem really flexible for him. Even with my coupon though they where $37. Ouch.

My advice, get dc measured at stride rite and then buy them on ebay.

Mrs.Donkey

dpdw:

First off, infant shoes aren't necessary, but the right shoes for walkers are super important for foot development.  Even if DD grows out of them in 3 months, that's about $0.50 a day.  I think that's worth it.

Uhmm.. no.  It's not like I'm tying palm leaves to my kids foot with leather straps if I put him in something less expensive.

jessicada76

dpdw:

First off, infant shoes aren't necessary, but the right shoes for walkers are super important for foot development.  Even if DD grows out of them in 3 months, that's about $0.50 a day.  I think that's worth it.

Ditto!

Jaimers375

We just bought DS his first pair of shoes this weekend from Stride Rite, they were $40.  Yes, it's expensive, but they are the correct type for his stage, soft soled, etc...And he's a 4.5 wide, which I couldn't find in any other store, we looked for a cheaper alternative at Target.  IMO it was worth it to spend a little bit more for a quality shoe.

citygirl_

dpdw:

First off, infant shoes aren't necessary, but the right shoes for walkers are super important for foot development.  Even if DD grows out of them in 3 months, that's about $0.50 a day.  I think that's worth it.

lol, I must be a terrible mom for not buying Stride Rites!  My poor Jude's feetsies!

Erin Mary Ackerman

I have read that when learning to walk barefoot is best.

Erika6504

BrahimBride:

I have read that when learning to walk barefoot is best.

That's true.  When they are first learning to walk being barefoot (or as close to it as possible) is best.  Once they are walking more consistantly, you want to make sure that you're putting them in shoes that are still flexible and have good ankle support.

citygirl_

Erika6504:

BrahimBride:

I have read that when learning to walk barefoot is best.

That's true.  When they are first learning to walk being barefoot (or as close to it as possible) is best.  Once they are walking more consistantly, you want to make sure that you're putting them in shoes that are still flexible and have good ankle support.

I have a full-time walker and seriously, expensive doesn't always = great.  I don't think anyone should feel bad if they refuse to justify spending anywhere close to FIFTY DOLLARS on a pair of baby shoes.

oops edited to add : Jude has a few pair of supportive shoes we have found for under $20! 

Erika6504

citygirl_:

Erika6504:

BrahimBride:

I have read that when learning to walk barefoot is best.

That's true.  When they are first learning to walk being barefoot (or as close to it as possible) is best.  Once they are walking more consistantly, you want to make sure that you're putting them in shoes that are still flexible and have good ankle support.

I have a full-time walker and seriously, expensive doesn't always = great.  I don't think anyone should feel bad if they refuse to justify spending anywhere close to FIFTY DOLLARS on a pair of baby shoes.

I never said that expensive = great.  All I said is that the shoes need to have 2 qualities (flexible and provide ankle support).  If you can find that in a $5 pair of shoes, then that's fine.  Personally, I like DD's Stride Rites.  But, I highly doubt I would have bought them if I was not able to get them for 1/2 price at the outlet.

DD is also a full-time walker and has been for almost 6 months.

lanie26

I hear Jesus wore stride rites.

MJLloyd

Fordlor:

I wouldn't say I'm a "cheap" person

I am. for $50 those shoes had better get up for night feedings.

carrann82

I saw some Stride Rites at TJ Maxx the other day.  Ebay is another great option.

dpdw

Mrs.Donkey:

dpdw:

First off, infant shoes aren't necessary, but the right shoes for walkers are super important for foot development.  Even if DD grows out of them in 3 months, that's about $0.50 a day.  I think that's worth it.

Uhmm.. no.  It's not like I'm tying palm leaves to my kids foot with leather straps if I put him in something less expensive.

Actually palm leaves with leather straps would be better than some of the cheap shoes they have for kids.  At this age you want something flexible that moves with the foot.

Cakes2114

• they have good sales... I got 2 pairs of Nikes for 19.99 and then 25% off.. keep an eye on the store prices

CreamPuff06

There's an outlet by us and I was able to get T a pair of Stride Rites for $14 - yes, $14.  And she's never worn them, not even once.  She hates them with a passion and kicked/screamed until she got one off and that's when I gave up.  I wasn't able to get the shoe on all the way and it very nearly whacked me in the eye.  I won't buy them anywhere but the outlet though, if and when I start getting shoes for her AND if I like them for her.

RHenley

I was there today and couldn't believe it.  that's rediculous!

kellyrank

marshalls had cute stride rite "sneakers" in size 1 to 5 for $20

KGsky

I grew up on Stride Rites, but for the life of me, I don't recall thinking of them as the "really good" shoes.  They were pretty average sneaks.  Maybe they were just kidding...

 

Sapphireprincss

The stride rite by me had a awesome sale going on their clearance shoes the other day.  They were three for thirty, but I think it was a one day thing to just get rid of the fall line to make room for the Spring stuff!

Galena99

Holy crap!  My babysitter totally bought DS a $50 pair (among a boat load of other stuff) for Christmas. I had no idea they were so expensive, but I just checked the website. 

That will be the only pair he EVER gets!