Buying kids shoes?

okay is it bad that I have to get my kids new shoes so often. i just got them some in february and those still fit them but i felt that they needed new shoes. and not only that i have to get them name brand shoes. even when they were babies. i just do not think that generic shoes are good enough for my kids. it really does get expensive but i cant help it. what do you all think?

Buying kids shoes?
this is what i always say when people ask me why i buy shoes all the time....


cinderella is proof that shoes can change your life. hahaha.
Reply:I think that it is just fine, they are your kids, at one time my daughter had 22 pair of shoes that fit her and she was only 2, so I know where you are coming from here. She is 18 now and she probably has 50 pairs of shoes that fit her
Reply:i think that pricy ones are worth the price b/c they last enough time by the time you need to get them another pair i mean my daughter is only 5 months but for me price is nothing as long as i like them ill buy them nomatter if there $5 or $100 as long as i like the style
Reply:I used to work for Stride Rite children shoes. Good shoes are very important for foot development. They don%26#039;t have to cost a great deal of money but a good shoe is worth the effort.


Here is a general rule of thumb for certain brands


Stride Rite go up a half a size for growing room.


Nike go up a full size for growing room


Reebok doesn%26#039;t seem to stay as consistent it can be anywhere from a half to a full size up.


I agree with your statement about generic shoes, I am with you on that one. They don%26#039;t offer the needed support for growing feet.
Reply:I think that as long as you aren%26#039;t going into debt for your children%26#039;s shoes, then it doesn%26#039;t matter what you put them in or how often.
Reply:If you can afford them why not?
Reply:buy shoes that are a size bigger so they can grow in them
Reply:I see so many babies with Air Jordan%26#039;s and it makes me laugh! The little tykes cant even walk yet! That extra cash could have been spent on taking their kids to learn something at the aquarium or museum or it could have been used to take better care of their health...instead the money was spent on fashion!





As your kids grow then yes...I think buying QUALITY shoes is important. Not all brand name shoes are made with quality.





They however do NOT need new shoes simply because trendier ones came out. If the shoes still fit and the quality has not been compromised then there is no good reason to buy them new shoes.


If the shoes are dirty and you don%26#039;t like that...then clean them.


If you want to buy them new shoes simply because you want to give them a new gift then by all means...go ahead. But consider this...what else could you buy with that money for your children? Perhaps not buying a new pair of shoes so often you would be able to spend the money on activities that you can do with your children to help promote a healthier relationship with them.


Buying material items that one does not NEED does not do this. The time you spend with your children at the zoo or even in Disneyland is priceless and the memories will last a life time...you cant say that about the shoes!





It is a nice feeling though when you can provide for them as much as you do huh!
Reply:I only buy my kids really good shoes, not b/c of the brand name but i feel they need a good shoe with good soles and good support on the inside. Keds. stride rites, Nikes. I personally wait til they are too small to buy more but if you can afford it and want to do it then go for it! Give the old ones to a friend in need or sale them to get some of your money back to buy more!
Reply:Did you know that a great deal of %26quot;generic%26quot; shoes are made at the same manufacturer as your name brand shoes, using the same materials? Something ot think about...all you are paying for is the name not necessarily the quality of item.
Reply:If you can afford it, then rock on. But a warning, your kids may fall into a groove of only having to have the brand names, and someday they may not be able to afford such, and have a poor idea of how to manage money becuase they always go for the more expensive.
Reply:Yah, I find that generic shoes just fall apart and some aren%26#039;t good for foot development which is important. We always buy good quality shoes, it is worth it.


I usually take them to consignment when they grow out of them, that way I do get some money back.


Just think, people spend more on lattes than kids shoes LOL


Shop away!



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