Sneakers (for school/etc)

ArcticFox

My DD got 2 new pairs of sneakers this summer.  One is a pink/silver Carters pair, and they are basically already trashed from going outside in them.  If the grass is wet or we go to the orchard or playground, etc., that is what she wears.  In under 2 months, they are getting to the point they are starting to look pretty gross.

She also has white (Dora) sneakers, which i am hesitant for her to wear unless it is a rainy day and I know the kids will stay inside at school.

Any suggestions for sneakers or something similar/better that will hold up well?  The kids are required to wear sneakers for the playground/gym (which I wholeheartedly agree with), but I'm wondering if I should spend more on something else (like a more rugged pair of Keens or Merrells or something), so we get more than 2 months out of a pair.

kmhunt11

We got DD some stride rite brown suede boots last year that have help up great.  They were on sale for $30  I think.  I hate spending that much, but we will likely get 2 winters out of them unless her feet have a major growth spurt.  There's a link to something similar on a post from earlier called s/o shoes. 

n&bcarlson

I know the Carter's ones that you mean, and I'm not convinced a more expensive brand is any better made.  I think they'll look just as trashed for twice the cost.  Have you tried washing them?  Just toss them in the machine and then air dry.  The only thing that I find holds up better sometimes than sneakers for girls is a sturdy pair of black leather Mary Janes (the type with good tread).  But the toes get scuffed, and that doesn't solve the playground issue.

JodiandMickey

https://ollyshoes.com/866-tsukihoshi-denali-kids-shoes-child-40-pink.aspx

These are washable and hold up really well. We have the same brand for DS and we love them.

JennyNel

We've had good luck with Stride Rite.  They can be expensive though, so I go to the outlet we have near us or stock up on a few pairs when there is a sale.

Mrs.JLC

A friend of mine told me about Sear's KidVantage program. It is free to join and apparently if something you purchase falls apart before DC outgrows it they will replace it for free, obviously with the same size. I have not used it yet as we just purchased DD new shoes but my friend just exchanged her 6 year old son's sneakers. Might be worth a try if these are shoes that are going to get a lot of use.

lindsaymarieg@hotmail.com

Carter wears Saucony shoes to school. He is really hard on them, I throw them in the washing machine and they come out looking new everytime. I would highly recommend.

lite-bright

lindsaymarieg@hotmail.com:

Carter wears Saucony shoes to school. He is really hard on them, I throw them in the washing machine and they come out looking new everytime. I would highly recommend.

We get DD1 Saucony shoes from our local Stride Rite outlet.

They hold up really well; I have occasionally washed them when they're particularly dirty, with no issues. 

Paigeo

My DD HATES sneakers so I have become a fan of shoes like these from Stride Rite.  They seem to hold up well and I can throw them in the washer and then air dry with no problems.

https://tinyurl.com/3uzryh7

Pesky

I've had good luck with the selection at our local Stride Rite outlet.  I did pick up some Keens but the open sandal kind for summer so her whole foot was protected but she could still wear them at school.  Didn't want to pay that for the winter as we are still paying for new shoes every 3 -6 mos.