We really like these Smartfit sneakers from Payless. The stores carry girls sizes. The ones DD1 has are actually brown.
She also has a pair from Kohls that are Jumping Beans brand. I can't find them on the website right now though. Looks like Sketchers has some at Kohls.
We've found them at Target and Walmart in the past too.
Annalise Marie 05.29.06
Charlotte Ella 07.16.10
Emmeline Grace 03.27.13
We've never ever had an issue finding velcro in any store, in the girls sizes. Granted, my daughter is in a much smaller size (she's age 6, but small feet.. size 8).. but we've gotten many pairs from Target.
For school we got her a better pair since she'd be walking in them more and having gym class, I got Nike's that are velcro from Famous Footwear.
We have size 12 velcro sneakers from a Stride Rite outlet. White leather trim with pink glittery tops and sides.
There's also plenty of choices on Zappos in the $35-45 range (although closure is one of the ways you can filter the shoes, don't use it, it doesn't work right)
I have found them at Kohls, Target and Payless at different times throughout the years. I am actually surprised you are having a hard time that is all most kids wear these days.
Re: Where to get velcro sneakers....
We really like these Smartfit sneakers from Payless. The stores carry girls sizes. The ones DD1 has are actually brown.
She also has a pair from Kohls that are Jumping Beans brand. I can't find them on the website right now though. Looks like Sketchers has some at Kohls.
We've found them at Target and Walmart in the past too.
Charlotte Ella 07.16.10
Emmeline Grace 03.27.13
We've never ever had an issue finding velcro in any store, in the girls sizes. Granted, my daughter is in a much smaller size (she's age 6, but small feet.. size 8).. but we've gotten many pairs from Target.
For school we got her a better pair since she'd be walking in them more and having gym class, I got Nike's that are velcro from Famous Footwear.
edited to put in link. She has these:
https://www.famousfootwear.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=92585&pg=1024334
We have size 12 velcro sneakers from a Stride Rite outlet. White leather trim with pink glittery tops and sides.
There's also plenty of choices on Zappos in the $35-45 range (although closure is one of the ways you can filter the shoes, don't use it, it doesn't work right)
https://www.zappos.com/puma-kids-puma-s-vulc-v-infant-toddler-youth-raspberry-rose-grey-violet?zlfid=111&recoName=zap_pdp_sub
https://www.zappos.com/puma-kids-faas-300-v-infant-toddler-youth-dewberry-pink-lady-puma-silver?zlfid=111&recoName=zap_pdp_cross
I don't know if a link to search results works, but stride right girls sneakers, size 13, there are 8 different velcro sneakers: https://www.zappos.com/stride-rite-girls-sneakers-athletic-shoes/CK_XARC81wFSAvQDwAED4gIEGAECCg.zso?zfcTest=gs:0#!/stride-rite-girls-sneakers-athletic-shoes/CK_XARC81wFSAvQDegKOBYIBA5rsBMABA-ICBRgBAgoP.zso