As much as I hate to admit it, y daughter is growing. And, sadly, she’s outgrowing her baby shoes and needs some more rugged and outdoor-ready shoes that are appropriate for a rugged yet girly 18 month old. She has the most adorable pair of ShooShoos leather bottom shoes so I was very excited to try the toddler version of ShooShoos with a rubber sole.
About shooshoos
Started in 1996 in Cape Town to uplift disadvantaged communities, shooshoos has grown into a worldwide brand with sales in over 20 countries. We are committed to providing our customers with the best baby shoes for your children, and all our products are 100% guaranteed. We use the highest quality materials available and have a wide range of beautiful designs for boys and girls up to the age of 2 1/2 years. All our leathers are 100% safe and non toxic.
Leather Toddler Shoes
We received the Brown Girls Velcro Smiley so let’s start with the obvious: these shoes are very cute. I love the classic Mary Jane style and the adorable little pink flower adds a sweet touch to the versatile shoe. The on the shoe is very soft and I like that there’s an elastic back to keep the shoes comfortable for little walkers. I do think the shoes are a good combination of baby shoe – with the soft leather and elastic back – and big kid shoe – with a very sturdy but flexible leather sole. We play outside all the time and my daughter isn’t exactly light on her feet so she definitely needs something that has a touch of support and these shoes do that.
My daughter has been wearing the size 5 (12 – 16 months) Smiley shoe and they’re still a tad too long for her and she’ll definitely be able to wear them in the fall. (Yes, she’s 18 months. I said she was growing. I didn’t say she was big!) While the shoe is too long, it’s a definitely short. I know some moms have had issues with a kid’s foot being too tall or chubby in some shoes and I think that might be a problem with these. They have plenty of width and length, but they could be taller.
To Buy or Not to Buy
To Buy… We’re definitely shooshoos fans here and these Smiley’s didn’t let us down. The shoe is the perfect blend of baby shoe and big kid shoe for the in between active young toddler. They’re very cute and well made with a nice flesible rubber sole.
Or Not to Buy… If your child has tall feet I think you might have fit issues.
Shop! ShooShoos Smileys are available in size 5 to 8 and are $29.99. There are a couple of very cute sandal style shoes perfect for summer.
Amy
June 11, 2010We love shoo shoos!