Where do you buy shoes for young walker?

[mackmama]

I'm looking for a B/M store where I can buy some shoes for my 16mo. I'd prefer not to buy them online. I'm interested in pediped, pedoodle, see kai run, etc. Our Nordstrom's carries mainly Stride-Rite. Thanks!

[citymama]

I've always bought my kids shoes online, but small boutique kids stores are good places to try on Pedipeds, SKRs, etc.

[crl]

You could try an independent kids shoe store, but the couple I have been in have had just one or two brands for new walkers. I have always bought online.

Catherine

[hoodlims]

Do you not want to buy online because you would like to try them out first? I am sure you can return, especially if you purchase from Amazon. Otherwise I would see if you have any baby boutiques near you. I always buy online.

[marymoo86]

I don't know of any national stores beyond Nordstrom that carry a good assortment of kids shoes.

Even in my fairly large city the independents don't carry a big selection. I like Piperlime or Amazon for good prices and easy shipping/returns.

[fedoragirl]

Nordstrom no longer carries SKR. We checked. They carry Stride Rite now which is really annoying because there are a gazillion Stride Rite stores everywhere already. I always order directly from SKR or online. When in doubt of shoe size, I order two different sizes and return the one that didn't work. Usually, Amazon and diapers.com have free returns.

[AnnieW625]

I did Nordstrom for Dd1 for the Pediped Originals, but also bought See Kai Runs from a local children's boutique. I branched out a bit and bought online too, but I really prefer trying shoes on in person when they have been sized correctly. I like that Nordstrom carries Stride Rite because I can use my Nordstrom rewards on them if need be, plus at least in my area the Nordstrom sales staff is much more friendly.