ISKWYM Mooshie. I had this drama with Paige last year. All I did was persevere with her and kept telling her she couldn't go outside if she had no shoes on. It worked eventually, but she still hates wearing shoes. As soon as she can get them off she will LOL. It is hard when they wear real shoes for the first time too. I also sympathise with you for spending so much on shoes too. I brought some for Erin today and set me back $55.