1st real pair of sneakers

Did you buy your dc a pair at Stride Rite or did you go with another brand? Of course I want what is best for my child's feet, but does Stride Rite really make a difference? If you did buy Stride Rite, how long did you keep buying Stride Rite, or was it just for the first pair? TIA

Message edited 9/5/2013 9:10:28 PM.

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Any shoe that I felt they were going to wear for a significant amount of time/get a lot of use out of/do a lot of walking in, I purchased from either stride rite or wantagh bootery, or nordstroms.
For example - first walking shoe, sneakers, winter boots or every day shoe.
However, if it is a holiday shoe or a sandal, I have purchased at payless.

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DDs first real shoes were the stride rite early walkers and pink chucks. Since then I've gotten at least 1 pair/season that's stride rite brand. I just got her New Balance sneakers- her first real athletic sneaker that aren't chucks (she's 2).

Zappos, Shoebuy.com and Shoes.com ALL sell stride rite brand for a much better price than a stride rite store. I took DD in, had her measured, and then ordered her stride rite shoes from shoes.com (free shipping, plus coupon code, plus the shoes were already 10-15$ cheaper than in store). I can't pass up a good deal!!!

Message edited 9/5/2013 10:39:36 PM.

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I've always gotten from stride rite outlet. DS needs wide shoes and the outlets is where I've been able to find the best prices. I was able to get a pair of nikes from bob's once. I tried buying from payless but the sneakers were ruined (sole coming apart from shoe, Velcro strap not sticking) within 3 months so now I only buy sandles or holiday shoes there.

1st real pair of sneakers

I bought DS 1 pair of Stride Rite sneakers which were great and fit well. Other than that I buy him pediped (this was also his 1st pair of sneakers) -- virtually every pair of sneakers he has had has been from pediped. They hold up fine and DS seems to like them because he never complains about his shoes -- the challenge of course is how fast his foot grows.

ETA: My logic for buying pediped is that they're approved by the American Podiatric Association to promote proper foot health. Plus they have cute styles!

Message edited 9/6/2013 9:53:30 AM.

1st real pair of sneakers

DD's physical therapist suggested either stride rite or pediped.

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stride rite outlet! so much cheaper than the store and they had the same stuff.