Where to get good, inexpensive girls' shoes?

[anonomom]

I need everyday/semi-dressy shoes for my girls (ages 5.5 and 2.5), but it seems that everywhere I look, shoes are expensive these days. Even Target and Payless are closing in on $20 a pair or more, for all synthetic materials (especially for the older child -- it's still easier to find decently priced toddler-size shoes). The brands that use real leather (Land's End, etc.) are even pricier, and right now don't seem to be offering much in the way of sales.

DO you all have any suggestions on good places to look for shoes? I'd prefer real leather, but I don't want to spend more than $20-25 a pair. Is that even possible these days?

[AnnieW625]

I always check local boutique children stores for sale shoes most if the time I find something from Pedipeds for around $15-$25. You might also check 6PM.com as they had a few a couple of weeks ago.

[boltfam]

My standards for shoes are about the same as yours, and I was striking out finding any for less than $30. I'm sure it can be done, but I needed DD's shoes right then and couldn't find any at the price I wanted to pay.

I found these in LE Overstocks and ended up ordering DD two pairs. I love them! http://www.landsend.com/pp/JaneShoes~226644_5.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::SPB&CM_MERCH=IDX_Overstocks-_-Girls-_-Toddler-_-ShoesBoots&origin=index (http://www.landsend.com/pp/JaneShoes%7E226644_5.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::SPB&CM_MERCH=IDX_Overstocks-_-Girls-_-Toddler-_-ShoesBoots&origin=index)

[crl]

Did you check LE overstock? I bought three pairs (two different sizes) for toddler dd for about $10 a pair a few months ago. They are suede MJs and have held up really well. Otherwise I'd look at amazon and google for deals on decent brands, ie pedipeds, see Kai runs, etc.

Catherine

[hoodlims]

If you have a Nordstrom Rack I would check there, and other stores like that (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc). I only buy name brand shoes for my daughter and have found things like Stride Rite and Pedipeds there for around $20. I do not mind spending money on shoes, as I think they are probably some of the most important things you can wear, plus they are for everyday. She does not have a large shoe collection, probably about 2 at a time.

[boltfam]

Did you check LE overstock? I bought three pairs (two different sizes) for toddler dd for about $10 a pair a few months ago. They are suede MJs and have held up really well. Otherwise I'd look at amazon and google for deals on decent brands, ie pedipeds, see Kai runs, etc.

Catherine

Haha! Those are the same ones I bought for DD! :) They are such nice quality.

[anonomom]

Those LE shoes are exactly what I am looking for. Sadly, they are sold out of DD1's size.

[Momto1]

Are you near an outlet mall? I've had the best luck with toddler girl shoes at the Bass outlet. I usually pay ~ $15 a pair for cute, quality mary janes.

[crl]

Haha! Those are the same ones I bought for DD! :) They are such nice quality.

I know. I'm kind of wishing I had bought more in bigger sizes too. . . . We have brown and black in her current size and black in the next size up.

Catherine

[NCGrandma]

Another vote for the LE mary janes ... with one caveat! Last Spring I got DGD1 a pair in black patent leather (only thing left on overstocks in her size). The finish wore off really quickly, especially on the toes, even though the shoes held up well otherwise, so they looked pretty tacky. This year's brown suede ones are doing fine.

[DrSally]

I have had great luck at Nordstrom Rack and Marshall's in the past. I also have some LE Mary Janes stored away in a larger size. I'm in need of shoes now though, so I just found these:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/stride-rite-lanette-light-up-mary-jane-walker-toddler-little-kid/3248897?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=3010

I also got some keen sandals for 15.xx for our upcoming trip at 6pm.com for DD.

[anonomom]

Thanks, all. I was able to buy this year's mary janes at LE for 40% off (plus free shipping over $50!). By the time I checked out, the $15 shoes were sold out in DD2's size, too, but those are also eligible for the 40% off if they have your size/color in stock.

[AnnieW625]

Do you have another 40% off code?

[lowrioh]

It's 40% off all shoes and boots at LE right now. The code is on the home page.

[rolypoly27]

I bought ahead for DD and picked up black and brown LE mary janes in sizes 5 and 6. Should I wait until she is walking well before putting these on her? Or can I start using them when they start fitting regardless of her walking progress?

OP, I used the 40% off code too (plus 5% ShopDiscover cashback) and picked up mary janes for DD and myself. Great deal!