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iBCraZ131
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Dd is going to start walking any day and I'm looking for a good walking shoe for her. I was looking for something other than stride rite, as I've heard that they aren't great because of the rounded soles. Anyone have another brand they can recommend? I'm not worried about price, but DD has very small feet too, so I might have a problem size wise.
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MrsO
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
We bought the first walking shoes from Stride rite - they almost look like little hightops.
I never heard anyone say bad things about the walking shoe from Stride Rite
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| Posted 7/23/14 10:44 AM |
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GoodThoughts
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
DD's first walking shoe was from Stride Rite. Now that she's a great walker, we tend to find less expensive alternatives. We will purchase baby #2's first shoe from Stride Rite as well.
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| Posted 7/23/14 10:51 AM |
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babyface10
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
I always buy the 2st shoes stride rite and never had problems.
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| Posted 7/23/14 10:53 AM |
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cheryl28
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
I only bought dd1 stride shoes b/c she was walking so young 9 1/2 months. I got those old school shoes as i felt they were better for such a young walker.
DD2 was a little later (10 1/2-11 months) and I brought her to Stride Rite and b/c her feet are so small, the one by me (CT) didn't have any walking shoes for her. Only the pre-walking would have fit her. That and the price of Stride Rite turned me off.
I needed a pair desperately for her so I wound up in Clarks. They were $$ but I needed them but will never do that again lol
I am a fan of Nikes for my kids. dd1 has been wearing Nikes sneakers since she was little. I feel they have good support. Now that she's older I can do different brands. dd2 hasn't needed sneakers yet b/c of the summer but I plan on Nikes for the fall.
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| Posted 7/23/14 10:55 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Stride Rite for sure. My ped highly recommended them.
DD walked at 9 months so I wanted to be sure to get a very good walking shoe for her tiny little feet!
Message edited 7/23/2014 10:56:46 AM.
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| Posted 7/23/14 10:55 AM |
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MarisaK
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
We got their 1st shoes at stride rite - but I honestly don't get what all of the hype is about them.
Everything after that has been adiddas for sneakers as babies - converse in the summer, or lightweight adiddas
I just tried to stay away from anything that was too heavy and uncomfortable for them.......
don't "They" say now that it's better for the babies to learn to walk barefoot, anyway?
We have done well w/ adiddas b/c the shoes are wider, for chubby feet 
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| Posted 7/23/14 10:58 AM |
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stargazerlily
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
We bought DD stride rite and they were great
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| Posted 7/23/14 10:59 AM |
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dlj97
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
I got both DD's first walkers from Stride Rite, but after that our preferred brand is Naturino.
I highly recommend the store One Small Step in Woodbury - they are pricey but have a great selection of very comfortable, supportive shoes.
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| Posted 7/23/14 11:17 AM |
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pumpkinmom
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
What's wrong with rounded? Stride Rite says the rounded front helps babies fall less...
I've only used stride rite, but you could try pediped or see kai run.
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| Posted 7/23/14 11:18 AM |
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Mara1017
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
I am another Stride Rite mom. My son never had an issue with any of the shoes that I got him.
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| Posted 7/23/14 11:32 AM |
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tara73
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
We went with Pedipeds. Both my DD's have very small feet. We also loved See Kai Runs
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| Posted 7/23/14 11:32 AM |
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iBCraZ131
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Thank you for all the replies. I've heard that it's better for new walkers to have straight sided shoes because it stabilizes them more. I'm interested in the Nike shoes. Where could I get them? The problem is DD is a size 2.5 and many of those are crib shoes. I don't even think stride rite carried that for walking shoes.
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| Posted 7/23/14 11:54 AM |
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Posted by iBCraZ131
I've heard that it's better for new walkers to have straight sided shoes because it stabilizes them more.
That's actually the opposite of what you want. It's preferable that, if they wear shoes at all, they be something that most mimics being barefoot so their muscles can develop properly. I was told this by a PT. Unless things have changed, but this was only about a year ago.
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| Posted 7/23/14 12:25 PM |
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LiveItUp
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Another fan of stride rite here. I definitely noticed dd had better balanced in her rounded early walkers.
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| Posted 7/23/14 12:36 PM |
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Lauren82
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Posted by tara73
We went with Pedipeds. Both my DD's have very small feet. We also loved See Kai Runs
My kids wore pedipeds at that age too. I love them.
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| Posted 7/23/14 12:36 PM |
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cheryl28
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Posted by iBCraZ131
Thank you for all the replies. I've heard that it's better for new walkers to have straight sided shoes because it stabilizes them more. I'm interested in the Nike shoes. Where could I get them? The problem is DD is a size 2.5 and many of those are crib shoes. I don't even think stride rite carried that for walking shoes.
that's very tiny. How old is she?
dd was a 4 at 11 months and stride didn't have any walking shoes in her size. I'm honestly not sure if Nike makes them that small.
Try Zappos.
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| Posted 7/23/14 12:39 PM |
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Mrs213
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
We bought stride rite as the first pair, but now I buy her sneakers from target...
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| Posted 7/23/14 12:52 PM |
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iBCraZ131
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Posted by cheryl28
Posted by iBCraZ131
Thank you for all the replies. I've heard that it's better for new walkers to have straight sided shoes because it stabilizes them more. I'm interested in the Nike shoes. Where could I get them? The problem is DD is a size 2.5 and many of those are crib shoes. I don't even think stride rite carried that for walking shoes.
that's very tiny. How old is she?
dd was a 4 at 11 months and stride didn't have any walking shoes in her size. I'm honestly not sure if Nike makes them that small.
Try Zappos.
I know she really does have tiny feet. She just turned 14 months. I'm having a really hard time finding any walking shoes in that size.
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MrsT809
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first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
DD's physical therapist recommended something flexible like the stride rite or pedipeds.
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| Posted 7/23/14 1:59 PM |
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crazymama
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
My DD has tiny feet as well (size 3)
While inside she is barefoot. When we are out she has no problem walking in these:
http://www.striderite.com/en/srt-soft-motion-lola/12692B.html?dwvar_12692B_color=BG45490#cgid=girl-shoes-sandals&prefn1=size&prefv1=3&start=8
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| Posted 7/23/14 3:41 PM |
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cheryl28
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Posted by iBCraZ131
Posted by cheryl28
Posted by iBCraZ131
Thank you for all the replies. I've heard that it's better for new walkers to have straight sided shoes because it stabilizes them more. I'm interested in the Nike shoes. Where could I get them? The problem is DD is a size 2.5 and many of those are crib shoes. I don't even think stride rite carried that for walking shoes.
that's very tiny. How old is she?
dd was a 4 at 11 months and stride didn't have any walking shoes in her size. I'm honestly not sure if Nike makes them that small.
Try Zappos.
I know she really does have tiny feet. She just turned 14 months. I'm having a really hard time finding any walking shoes in that size.
I had a hard time when dds size was 4. Keep looking. I have no suggestions lol
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
You can get all of these on zappos.com and I recommend them:
Pediapeds
Clarks
also a few stride rite and adidas ones that are flexible enough...
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Posted by iBCraZ131
Thank you for all the replies. I've heard that it's better for new walkers to have straight sided shoes because it stabilizes them more. I'm interested in the Nike shoes. Where could I get them? The problem is DD is a size 2.5 and many of those are crib shoes. I don't even think stride rite carried that for walking shoes.
DD sees a PT and everyone in our circle (doctors, therapists, etc) say barefoot is best or the crib shoes that mimic barefoot are best. Shoes like Nike, you probably won't be able to get until she is a size 4 or 5.
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| Posted 7/23/14 3:52 PM |
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Jenn627
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Re: first walking sneaker/shoe reccomemdation
Stride Rite here too...
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