Which shoe manufacturer do you recommend for a toddler?

[edavt04]

Hey there!
Which shoe manufacturer do you recommend for a toddler? Stride Rites are so expensive!

[gymnbomb]

What is your target price range? I am usually able to get Stride Rites for $20-30 depending on how specific of a shoe I am looking for and how long I have to look for sales. By comparison, DS's favorite shoes are his light up Cars shoes which go for $23 at Target, though I think I got them on sale for $17 or 18.

[NCGrandma]

During her fat-footed toddler stage, I bought a bunch of See Kai Run shoes for DGD2. They are usually way out of your price range but I've gotten them on sale as low as $16, and they wear really well.


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[Snow mom]

Stride rite, pediped, see Kai run, Livie and Luca. It's possible to get deals on all of them if you look around over time on Amazon. I try to spend no more than $20 for a pair of shoes/sandals. For winter boots I typically have to spend more.

[Smillow]

I liked Osh Kosh shoes when DS was a toddler (he has a high instep). I bought them at Ross/TJMaxx/Marshalls for about $15 a pair.

[sweet_pea]

We also love See Kai Runs for chunky toddler feet. Like others posters have said, you can find good discounts on Amazon, or I shop the SKR website during sales.

[Simon]

Kohl's carries Oshkosh sandals and I have loved those for several years. Durable, light weight and good flexible sole. The Jumping Bean sandals that look like Keens are good some years, too. W-Mart also has a specific style of Carter's sandals/summer sneakers with velcro and a very nice foot bed (flexible and supportive). Those are my go-to for bargains ($10-15). I have not had great luck at Payless Shoes.

[Smillow]

Osh Kosh & Carters are very similar, and thank you, Simon, for reminding me what I liked about them. A very flexible sole and Velcro closures for a custom fit.