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forevercloud
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1st walking shoes
I just picked up my DS first walking shoes. We went to stride rite. I'm curious; Do they often give you a half size bigger than what is measured? They mentioned it takes about 3/4 mths for their feet to grow. So, to me that makes me worried being bigger. Won't that make it harder for him to grip? I may go back and see how the 'right' size fits. I don't want it tight but I don't want it loose. Maybe there isn't a happy median.
What is your 1st shoe experience?
TIA 
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Posted 9/25/14 8:17 AM  |
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limamaof2
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Re: 1st walking shoes
Hello - they've always measured my DC as 1/2 size bigger each time, including the first pairs of shoes both wore. They walked fine in them.
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| Posted 9/25/14 8:40 AM |
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MrsT809
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1st walking shoes
I'd keep the bigger size. You don't want to be one growth spurt away from them being too small. I don't think it's unusual for LOs to need a size (or 2 or 3) bigger than we expect.
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| Posted 9/25/14 8:49 AM |
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ANewDayHasCome
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1st walking shoes
We sized up too
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| Posted 9/25/14 9:37 AM |
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forevercloud
LIF Toddler
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Re: 1st walking shoes
Thanks so much ladies for your replies! My husband and my mother both agreed. I figured I'd ask around what's typical since this is new. I will keep the bigger size. It was so cute getting his first shoes:)
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| Posted 9/25/14 9:50 AM |
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starlitdragon
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1st walking shoes
I took so many pics of my DS in his first walking shoes, so I know what you're feeling. They always size up because when the child stands up, their foot slides forward a little. This way their toes aren't right up against the front of the shoe.
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| Posted 9/25/14 12:55 PM |
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Maybe-Baybe
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Re: 1st walking shoes
I just went to stride rite tonight and the girl said the same exact thing. DD measured at a 2 1/2 and they gave us a size 3. The girl said it's better to have some room because their feet grow so fast and there should be a little extra room in the shoes anyway. There's also an insert in the show that shows you when it's time to get a bigger size.
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| Posted 9/25/14 9:08 PM |
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forevercloud
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Re: 1st walking shoes
Posted by Maybe-Baybe
I just went to stride rite tonight and the girl said the same exact thing. DD measured at a 2 1/2 and they gave us a size 3. The girl said it's better to have some room because their feet grow so fast and there should be a little extra room in the shoes anyway. There's also an insert in the show that shows you when it's time to get a bigger size.
Thank you. I didn't notice an insert. I will have to check that out.
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| Posted 9/25/14 9:53 PM |
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