As a mom of two boys, I am constantly looking for anything to make my life easier and most importantly keep them happy. One of the constant battles in our house is shoes. I remember when my 24 month old got his first pair of shoes and how I was clueless as to boy shoes let alone baby shoes. Since he was a winter baby, I always tried to keep shoes on him because they helped his socks on and because I feel if his head and feet are warm then the rest of him will be. Well back then there were not many choices and they all seemed so-so, and the ones we did buy were expensive and definitely not worth the price. Now that my son is 2, we are looking for toddler shoes that are easy to put on, yet comfortable and light. I am also looking for strong and lasting shoes so I can hopefully pass them on to my other child.
So here I was looking for shoes for my 24 month old and my 7 month old, since there are so many cute styles out now. In my search, I came across the company ShooShoos which has the slogan “Simply the best for little growing feet!” ShooShoos began in 1996 and has spread to become a worldwide brand in over 40 countries. They have a commitment to provide the best baby shoes and have been featured in numerous television shows and magazines!
I am in love now with ShooShoos! First off they are made of soft natural leather so you know they are good quality and not cheap shoes that will fall apart. Next comes the design: Light, Flexible, and durable. Finally pediatricians recommend them, so you know they will be great for your child’s growing feet. I remember worrying that my son would crawl or walk funny if he did not have the proper shoes.
- Elasticized ankle so you can easily slip the shoes on without worrying that your child can easily slip them off
- No shoe laces to tie or stumble over, although some designs do have some very cute fake laces!
- Cotton thread and lining
- Suede non-slip sole to steady crawlers and walkers. For toddlers, their shoes feature a flexible rubber sole.
- Non-Toxic dyes, because you know those shoes will end up in your baby’s mouth!
- 100% Nappa Leather to allow proper feet development.
There are two different types of shoes sold by ShooShoos, which is perfect for me since I have both an infant and a young toddler. The soft soled baby shoes in leather come in sizes: (S) 0-6m, (M) 6-12m, (L) 12-18m, and (XL) 18-24m. There are also so many choices of styles that it is hard to buy just one pair of these baby shoes! Their other line is new and called “ShooShooes Smileys.” There are not too many sizes and styles of these yet, but since it is new the possibilities are endless. These shoes come in US Sizes: (5) 12-16m, (6) 16-20m, (7) 20-24, and (8) 24-28m. There is a sizing chart available to measure and match your child’s foot size so you get just the right pair.
I was lucky enough to receive a pair of their new line for my 24 month old in the Denim/Silver Smiley Sports style. My son loves them and I actually had to wait until he fell asleep to take them off the first time. As soon as they wear on his feet he was immediately stomping all over the house and I think he loved how light and flexible they are. I love of course that I can quickly slip them on his feet and there are no shoe laces. So far we have worn these out to the mall and received compliments at the play center there and I put them on him if we are going to play in our basement as they are nicer then slippers! I remember his first pair of rubber soled shoes were heavy and stiff, far from the awesome quality and craftsmanship of ShooShoos. I am actually looking forward to my 7 month old walking so I can get him a pair! Right now though I love their soft soled baby shoes and feel good putting them on him.
Buy It: In case you don’t win or if you can’t wait to buy a pair, Here is a discount coupon: Enter “mamas” for 10% off any order total $19.95 and above – ending Feb 15 at ShooShoos!
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the fuchsia t-bar shoes for my granddaughter
The shoes are just so stinkin’ cute! I love the Shooshoos Smileys that leave a trail of smiles, in particular the Brown/velcro strap/smiley shoe (#SF Brown) with the cute little pink flower. My little granddaughter would love a pair of these shoes!
maggie@mannwieler.com
I love the elasticized ankles. Great for keeping baby shoe on! I really like the Brown / Pink T Bar (#TDB55)! Super cute!!!
sherri419 at gmail dot com
I like the pink with white dots ballet style. I think my daughter would love to leave little smiley footprints wherever she goes.
Thanks for the opportunity,
Beth
reapingjoyATyahooDOTcom
Thanks you for having this wonderful contest, please enter me
Pink / White Dots / Ballet / Smiley Sole
(#S5 Pink)
These are great! I really like the Sand/Beige Smiley Sport shoes best.I love that they have a thick sole and that they would go with anything. Very stylish and I especially love that there is no tying needed..YAH!
I love the pink t-bar shoes, so precious!!
Thanks for the chance to win!!
OMG!! These are wonderful!!
-gdanes24@yahoo.com
I have a 20 month old son and these would be great for him! I adore the ones with the puppies on them!! Both colors.
brown/sand smileys size 6
schadler28@yahoo.com
Navy / Sky World Cup (#SNV59) | Soft Soled Leather Baby Shoes are my fav! I’d lovvve to win these for my son, because they would match anything nearly! Cute cute!
kristi2bsb@yahoo.com
I like Sand / Velcro Strap / Smiley Sole (#S2 Sand) | Soft Soled Leather Baby Shoes because they look so grown up. So cute!
apeak AT hotmail . com
i like the brown suede wraps.
Thanks for the information, I’d heard the name but didn’t realize how much they had or that they had toddler shoes!
I like the Fuchsia/Pink T Bar shoes (a little girly-girl here!)
lauren@wirtzfeld.ca
Hello, I like the Sand / Beige Smiley Sports (#S4 Sand), there so cute, and I’ve been having a hard time finding shoes that my son could wear that he could walk in. I like the way that they have the elastic top, I hate fighting with the laces on my sons shoes, plus one of my friends bought some for her little one and she just loved the way her son could walk in them without falling all the time, she said that it would be good for my son with his chubby feet, but she got them as a gift and I couldn’t find them anywhere, but online but I have no credit card. Anywho there so cute!
Lynzee_2887@hotmail.com
These shoes are so amazing cute. I have to say my favourite is Navy/Puppy/Collar simply because the dog on them is just so adorable. That being said if I were to pick one right now it would be the Sand/Biege Smiley Sports because my wife and I don’t know the sex of our baby yet and this set is cute, practical and gender neutral.
I have a 16 month old and it is so hard to keep shoes tied. I always have to double knot them, but on little shoes sometimes there isn’t much string to do so…therefore these would be perfect. For my toddler I like the denim/silver smiley sports. He wears jeans and blue alot so these would match. I also have another boy due June 20th. For him I like the navy/silver world cups. They would match his big brothers!
sammykjo@yahoo.com
My fav are the White / Gold Sports (#SWH33.) They are stylin, but still look like my son might keep them on his feet. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
These are cute. even though I don’t have a girl I like the pink ballet shoes.
Mercedes
I’m a subscriber/follower!!I like the Pink/White Dots/Ballet/ Smiley Sole (#S5 Pink) in either size 5 or size 8. I have a one year old girl and a 2 year old girl, and I love to dress and accessorize both of them (when I can afford it). I love that they are made of natural leather and are pediatrician recommended. And the elasticized ankle will make them stay on (we’ve all lost a shoe or two).
ashleybballance@yahoo.com
I love the Sand Suede Slipper!
Denim / Silver Smiley Sports I love that they aren’t heavy like most shoes are.
Wow, these are sooo cute! I really like all of them, however, I couldn’t help but find the puppy dog and elephant ones to be so adorable. They would be perfect for my now 9 month old. I sure wish I had known about these with my first son!
I love the Brown / Velcro Strap / Smiley Sole because I love little daisies and brown and pink!
I blogged about this great giveaway!
http://savingcentswithsense.blogspot.com/2009/02/more-great-giveaways.html
These look like great shoes! I love the pink/white dots ballet smiley sole shoe!
I actually really like the ones that you ended up choosing: the Navy/Silver World Cup. I like that they look so comfortable and that they look like miniature grownup shoes! (My husband will like that!) Thank you also for explaining what you look for in good shoes. I’m expecting my first and am relying on others who have the experience! anu.briggs@yahoo.com
I like the little girls Brown & Pink Flower Velcro
lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
i love the sand/beige sport style because they look so grown-up:) my ds would look adorable in them:) thanks!
I like the White Ballet with Velcro-it’s so hard to find a pair of plain white shoes, so these would be great! Of course, it was really hard to make that decision because they are all so adorable, thanks!
I love the Pink / White Dots / Ballet / Smiley Sole (#S5 Pink) | Soft Soled Leather Baby Shoes because they have a sole on them and they are so VERY CUTE. Thanks for the giveaway.
Ohhh I think I found a new fav shoe! And there a great price…I love the pink ballet shoe with white polka dotes..My little princess would look great in them with her dress’s on
I love the Sand / Beige Smiley Sports! I love the colors and that they look sporty and stylish.
garyandalesha@cox.net
I like the smiley soles
and that they use non-toxic dyes. My favorite is the pink with white polka dots!
I have been trying to find cute shoes that will stay on my grandaughters feet. These look perect!
I love the puppy dog ones and believe the best feature of these would be that they are lightweight and they would stay on. Thanks for such a neat giveaway
I love the pink kitty shoes- I love kitties and pink, so they’re great!
I like the White / Gold Sports (#SWH33) because they are kind of Unisex, and I don’t know the sex of the upcoming baby…
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
I have a 9 month old getting ready to walk and the Brown Suede Wrap ShooShooes would be great for him. How adorable!
lizbrussell@gmail.com
I love the Fuschia Pink T Bar because the color is so pretty and it’s not fancy.
anncsu.biz@gmail.com
I loved the Sky / Grey / Stars shoes and the little doggy ones too. All their shoes are gorgeous and it’s so hard to choose a favorite.
They look like such great quality shoes that won’t hurt my child and be uncomfortable in any way.
I love that they are made of natural leather and it’s a huge plus that they are recommended by pediatricians. That speaks volumes!!
Please include me, thank you!
jenbutterfly12@yahoo.com
Oh, I liked the navy/silver world cup the best for a boy! I sure wish I still had a baby girl, though!!
I really like the fuscia suede balet shoes. Thanks, Godesseablu@msn.com
I love the Navy/Sky World Cup …. Soft Soled Leather Baby Shoes. These are the cutest “little man shoes” ever!
I think the White / Blue Hippo shoes are so cute! rebolsen at gmail dot com
I love the Denim / Silver Smiley Sports (#S1 Denim) | Soft Soled Leather Baby Shoes!!!!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like the black and white – great contrast!
I like the Fushia pink smily sole for girls
rosans4@comcast.net
Ohh I love the navy pirate,those little pirate heads are so freakin’ adorable. I think your son and mine are the same those shoes wouldn’t come off until nap time and then they better reappear shortly after we wake up … LOL
clearance white sports for my stepsister’s next child due this May. Gender? TBD.