Toddler shoes...are good shoes all expensive?

[Kitt3n]

Correctly fitting shoes for kids are so very, very important.

Not only the length, but the width aswell. It is essential that this is measured correctly.

As they are still relatively soft, an incorrect fitting can have terribly detrimental effects on their feet for the rest of their life.

I'd prefer to have DD in one pair of shoes at a time rather than a few cheapies. Even her school shoes are about $100.

The kid costs more in shoes in one year than I do in 3-5!!

[Celsie]

My son wears Clarks shoes etc too, but I don't pay anywhere near that price for them. Toddlers grow out of them so quickly, they're hardly worn so most Mums and Dads sell them off on ebay and they are like new. I bought a pair of Clarks First Shoes (which DS has worn for about 3-4 months) for $16. And they were NEW!!! I just had to rush out today and buy him some more shoes, as he literally grew out of his others over the weekend.

I also got a pair of beautiful brown leather boots, that were never worn for $4. I had to take them to be repaired the other day, my DH managed to pull of the tongue. The shoe repairer commented on what good quality shoes they were! How good is that!!!

I went to Big W, Kmart etc and there was nothing I'd be happy putting his foot in. All plastic and rubbish. Too narrow, no support. Not even going there. Out of pure desperation I ran into Spendless Shoes (I was carrying DS around the shops with no shoes on) and they had Grosby Suede Leather Boys boots going out on special for $14.95!!! BARGAIN!!! They fit like a dream. DS is VERY proud of his new shoes!

So, try having a look on ebay, if you don't mind the idea of 2nd hand shoes. You can save yourself a lot of money and still have great quality shoes.