How much do you spend on kid shoes?

mmkerr · March 2013

I'm debating on buying DS1 a pair of Sperry's for summer, but they're 40. Which seems like so much for a pair of kid shoes, especially toddler ones. They should last so that DS2 can wear them, too, when he gets older. So there's that. But gah, I don't even buy myself 40 shoes.
I did try looking at all the consignments sales in the area, but no luck.

So maybe I should rephrase my question to, what's the most you'll spend on a pair of kid's shoes?

mmkerr · March 2013

That's 40 dollars, by the way. I'm on mobile and apparently it doesn't like dollar signs.

holz · March 2013

We live right by a huge outlet mall with Stride Rite, Sperry, etc. so I don't usually have to spend more than 25, but now that we have DS2 who's already fitting in DS1's things from last summer, I wouldn't mind spending more to get us through the 2 boys.

DevonPow · March 2013

I Heart The 80s:
40 is typically what we spend. I spent 80 on her snow boots. Worth every penny.

Ditt

bumpuser8448316 · March 2013

DS has had 2 pairs of sperry's and they hold up great.

I usually buy DS's shoes at stride rite so I spend 40 or more. But He doesn't need shoes all that often so I usually hit the sales, use coupons or shop at the outlet.

toadstool · March 2013

When buying DD's shoes I usually spend about $40-$50. I like to buy her comfortable shoes and she has wide feet so that limits the variety of shoes available to her. I usually end up buying at stride rite or getting her sized in store and then buying on z

Chapter79 · March 2013

For her every day sneakers, I pay around $40 because she gets Nikes. I started getting her better sneakers once she entered school and had gym class, I felt they're better for her feet and wanted her in a good pair. I pay less for her "play" s

LatteLady5 · March 2013

I know I'm in the minority but I really don't spend a lot on DD's shoes. She still has REALLY small feet. She's almost 18months and still in size 2-3. The majority of her shoes are hand-me-downs from my niece in great shape and adorable. The few pair I

Mrs.Hizzo · March 2013

I just spent $90 on two pairs of athletic shoes.

12bailey18 · March 2013

I'm cheap, I guess. I don't spend more than 10-15 on a pair of shoes for the kids. I'd say I mostly spend less than 10 but 15 is my max. $40 is my limit for myself a pair of shoes...LOL.

JaysonandKristin · March 2013

letranger:
Usually between 2540 bucks a pair. I got lucky this spring, my mom gifted us shoes from Nordstrom for him fo

ToBeMrsT · March 2013

We average around $30-35. I usually buy them stride rite sneakers and sandals.

ta78 · March 2013

30-50. The last pair of shoes I bought DS were a pair of nice Nikes, that were 50. They may not wear them a long time as toddlers, but shoes are something they at least wear everyday or regularly so you get your money's worth I think.

id012 · March 2013

I'm not sure. Right now he's wearing 10dollar sneakers .. granimals. But he does have a pair of 45 converse that he just grew out of and iI'll buy him another pair. I mean we spend like 100 dollars on our sneakers and stuff so it doesn't seem to much.

brooketini · March 2013

Generally between $25-50 per pair. Occasionally if one of the kids needs a dressier pair that I know they'll only wear a few times I'll go for a $10-15 pair at Target. I usually wait until Stride Rite is having a promo and take both kids in to get o

notkateanymore · March 2013

$150 is the most I've spent I think.

Her shoes run in the 60-$100 range, with her summer sandals being cheaper around $40-$50.

MountaineerMomma · March 2013

We pay between 40 and 50 for everyday shoes that get a lot of wear but quite a bit less for shoes she wears to church for an hour a week.

hokies94 · March 2013

I'm cheap with shoes. Generally around $25. I did spend $45 on running shoes for DD#1 b/c she has wide feet and we couldn't find cheaper ones that fit.

My kids generally get their shoes from Payless and Target.

Arnegard · March 2013

CnAmom:
I think the most I spent was $45 for those light up Skechers. They have lasted forever and are still in good shape, so

bumpuser8448316 · March 2013

KateMW:
150 is the most I've spent I think.Her shoes run in the 60100 range, with her summer sandals being cheaper around 4050. nbs

StephNJer · March 2013

I spend a lot more on my DD's shoes because she's in school, and I want them to last and also be decent quality for her while she's at recess and P.E. So, $45-$50 on sneakers for her. I'll spend a bit less on sandals that she's going to wear during the

dairygirl19 · March 2013

I'm willing to pay about $50.00 for something she'll wear often (tennis shoes, barn boots).

Everything else (dress shoes) Whatever is cheapest on Target Clearance.

I shelled out $40.00 on some cute New Balance on Amazon for her. Worth

MrsGoodkat · March 2013

I'll spend up to $40 on Stride Rite. I just bought him some Champion at Payless for $10 that had good reviews for toddlers with wide feet so we'll try those out.

pevila · March 2013

I spend around 40 dollars. She doesn't have a ton of shoes, though. I prefer quality over quantity, specially now that she is walking.

jenniann87 · March 2013

I get all of DS' shoes from Stride Rite and have spent about $40-$55 per pair. He also has a couple pairs of Crocs for the summer that I got at the outlets for about $18-$20 each.

jinnymb · March 2013

I think the most I have spent is $30. I go to the Stride Rite outlet and can get two good pair of shoes on sale there for what one pair costs at the regular store.

We have an Olly Shoes around here too that has a decent clearance sect

vlagrl29 · March 2013

I save the expensive shoes for the grand parents to buy. My mom has bought her 2 pair of sketchers. She had the ones that light up and my mom spent $50 on those. The most we spend is $15. I would never spend more on her shoes than

notkateanymore · March 2013

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mmkerr · March 2013

Where do y'all get these outlet Crocs you speak of? The Stride Rite outlet?

chelseymat · March 2013

I spend $20-$40 and always buy from stride rite. My pedi never ever gives advice on anything unless you specifically ask and he went out of his way to tell us that they are far superior. Oh and FYI a famuily friend that is a podiatrist said to never le

dizzycooks · March 2013

12bailey18:
I'm cheap, I guess. I don't spend more than 10-15 on a pair of shoes for the kids. I'd say I mostly spend less tha

Angela814 · March 2013

$15-20 per pair is the most I'll spend. I haven't had any problems with the quality of Payless shoes for the price, and as DD1 gets older, she actually tends to wear her shoes out.

Linnea503 · March 2013

I've been spending $40-$50 on DS's Pedipeds. He wears them everyday. I like the flexible sole for toddlers and they actually stay on his feet unlike some others we've tried.

Cherryblossoms07 · March 2013

I think the most I spent on a pair of shoes for the kids yet was $50. I was desperate for a pair of shoes that fit DS's thick feet and bought the first pair that fit after about a month of looking. When the kids start destroying their shoes be

lisamoe · March 2013

Right now he has a pair of stride rite tennis shoes ($50) and a pair of nicer brown shoes for dressy outfits and for church ( $30). Thats all.

In the summer he had sandals and crocs.

sschwege · March 2013

chelseymat:
I spend $20-$40 and always buy from stride rite. My pedi never ever gives advice on anything unless you specifical

bumpuser8448316 · March 2013

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notkateanymore · March 2013

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nosoup4u · March 2013

The sneakers they have now are about $40. They each have one pair and that's it, so I don't feel bad spending that much on a pair.

OP, if your younger kid can wear them as hand-me-downs, you'll get a lot of use out of them.

Laineybelle · March 2013

I spend about $40ish on sneakers and $20-40 on sandals. I usually buy Puma, Adidas or DC shoes. Most of DD's sandals are Stride Rite, Keen, Pediped Flex or the saltwater sandals from Nordstrom. I don't mind spending a little more since the more expensive

HarrietNJMommy · March 2013

The most I've spent is about $80-$90. Typically it's around $25 per pair, but we have lots of discount places around here (and lots of sales) and my BFF works for Nordstrom.......

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