Shoes for 1 year old..

[August]

I'm looking for shoes for my 1 year old, I hate to pay $40 but can't seem to find any good deals.. Anyone know of any good sales going on?

where do you find comfortable walking shoes for this age?? prefer the stride rite ones but my gosh they are expensive..

[mommyx2]

Get on Stride Rite mailing list and I am guessing they also have an email list.

I remember they sent out a lot when mine were younger.

Maybe check the resale stores..

[SJMM]

There's a Stride Rite outlet store at the Allen Outlets. At that age, I really liked the Robeez slip-on shoes (around $24). I know Stride Rite & Nordstrom carry them - probably other places as well.

Good luck!

[Zukini]

Try Nordstrom Rack for the Stride Rite and Robeez... sometimes TJMaxx and Marshalls will carry them too but it can be hit-or-miss with styles and sizing.

[Razorback Wife]

Either the Stride Rite outlet or go to Payless. I have been getting my kids' shoes there and they are cheap and decent quality. Kids go through them so fast, I am not paying $40 a pair either! Heck, I don't like paying that for my shoes! :/

[boiler01]

At that age I have used Robeez too. My pediatrician when i was a kid used to say that hard soles on kids too young was stressful on a baby's developing foot. Don't know if it is true, but I do think it was easier for my kiddo to walk with the Robeez on.

[Abbymommy]

DD wore soft-soled Pedipeds at that age. They're not cheap, but they were super soft and had a strap to help keep them from falling off.

[jen_nah]

It's never a good idea to wear hand me downs for anyone. The reason is the shoes insole molds to the foot over time and this will not give the proper support for the person wearing them. It's also recommended that they be barefooted as much as possible while learning to walk. It helps develop proper ankle & foot support. Plus it is a lot easier for them too.

That being said my oldest wear Stride Rite but only when out and about. When we were home or at friends the shoes came off. With dd2 she wear Robeez all the time except outside. That was the only time dd2 wear hard sole shoes. I loved Robeez because they acted as socks too so they kept her feet warm. Plus they lasted forever.

I have seen Pedipeds but they weren't around when my kids were little and they look like a great in between Robeez & hard sole shoes.

[LisaCa]

My kids wore Skidders at that age. You can get them at Target. They seemed much more comfortable in those than hard soled shoes.

[JenniferT]

We love our Pedipeds. Check ebay for the best deals.