The Big Kids Want Great Shoes Too!

We've all heard about Robeez, right? The awesome, soft-soled shoes that are all the rage? They're also featured to your left on the cute feet of Lennon in the striped pants. Those of you with new walkers have probably thought to yourselves, "I loved Robeez, but my kid has outgrown them now that he can walk!" Well, fear no more, friends! Robeez have moved beyond the house and out the door for young walkers...Robeez Tredz are the newest thing to hit the streets and everyone's talking them up at a playground near you.

Personally, I love these shoes. Noel's Evan's, pictured on the legs with the "dog camo" (background), are so soft and look super comfortable. These aren't shoes you have to "break in" or "get used to". Noel loved them right away and was off and running in them from the first wear! They also seem to run big. He's got a pretty big foot (8-9) and he's still got a lot of room in these.

Don't be sad that your baby has grown into a walker! Show him working those legs in a new pair of Robeez Tredz!

First Anniversary Bash: Day Five - Eleven Collection

Eleven is the big sister of See Kai Run, and they JUST launched their shoe line this year. The Eleven collection is for those that have outgrown their See Kai Run shoes but still want to look great while maintaining healthy feet.

Once again, the creators of Eleven want to help the Mums celebrate their turning ONE by giving something to YOU-the gift of shoes!!

The folks at Eleven Collection are giving away a pair of Oslo boy trainers (left) in a size 10 (fits ages 3.5 - 4 yrs.) and a pair of Pixie girl z-strap (right) in a size 10 (fits ages 3.5 - 4 yrs.). Two winners will be chosen!


TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY:

Leave a COMMENT on this post INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• First name
• Email address
• Boy or girl shoe preference (the first winner drawn gets first choice)
  

The comment section is located at the bottom of this post, just under the three little buttons (sk*rt this/vote for me/digg it). (For those of you who are receiving this post in your inbox or via RSS feed, you must visit this post on our site to leave your giveaway entry comment).

*YOU MUST LEAVE CONTACT INFO IN YOUR COMMENT. I can't stress that enough. Even if you have a blog, please leave your first name and email address in your comment. We always feel bad if we pick a winner that ends up being unreachable. We need to be able to reach you via email if you win. You can even type your email address in this fashion: name at yahoo dot com, in case you're worried about the spam robots. We hate them too.

Check out THIS post for more official anniversary bash news and rules (don't let the words "official" and "rules" scare you. We're really nice people, I swear). New prizes have been added, even a couple of "mystery" prizes!

As all of our other anniversary contests, a winner will be drawn and announced on March 7th.

GOOD LUCK!

See Kai Run: Urban footwear for first steps

When my husband and I found out we were having a girl, I immediately turned to him and apologized. I apologized to him because I knew that all of our hard-earned money would go toward her wardrobe. I'll have to admit, I never imagined my little girl having so many pairs of shoes before her second birthday. She may have quite the selection of shoes but by far the most flexible and comfortable are her See Kai Run shoes.



Here is Hailey, in her "Hailey" style SKR shoes. A perfect match, if I do say so myself! These shoes are made from flexible leather and have TPR (thermoplastic rubber) soles. They are very soft and durable, not to mention super stylish and adorable, just like your little one.




See Kai Run shoes range in sizes from 3 (6-9 mos) to 9 (3 yrs). Their shoes are available at select retail locations around the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe. They are also available at online boutiques. Prices range anywhere from $24 to $42 with most right around the $32-$36 range. If you are looking to purchase, I highly suggest browsing through the list of online boutiques listed on the See Kai Run website, which we've conveniently linked for you HERE. I'm confident you'll find a good deal at one of those shops.

**NEW** If you are looking for bigger sizes, visit See Kai Run's sister site, Eleven. Sizes at Eleven range from 9 (2.5-3 yrs) to 1 (7 yrs). Just because your little one is getting bigger doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the unique shoes! Eleven shoes will be available for purchase this coming February 2008. We think you won't be disappointed with the "bigger kid's" shoes! We'll also keep you posted when they become available.


WIN IT!

One lucky MTW reader will win a pair of See Kai Run shoes. Check out the shoes you can choose from HERE. Scroll down to the "Also Available" section and there you have it! Plenty of unique treads to pick from.
*This giveaway is NOT for anything in the new Fall & Winter Collection 2007.

*Sizes of select shoes may be limited, so make sure you have a couple of favorites in mind in case the size in the style you want is out of stock.

CONTEST HAS ENDED. PLEASE SEE OUR CONTEST SECTION FOR WINNER INFO! =)

"What month and year did See Kai Run shoes start arriving in specialty boutiques?"
I'll give you a hint...you can find the answer on See Kai Run's About page CLICK HERE! =)

This giveaway ends on Friday, September 21st at 10:00 pm CST.

GOOD LUCK!

*Don't forget about our other contests! Check out our CONTEST section for a list of current and past giveaways!

Pediped!

Today, it seems like we're concerned about everything involving our children (which we should be, of course). Does their food contain too much sugar? Is it organic? Does their diaper cream have anything harmful in it? Is our tap water safe for them to drink? The list goes on and on. Something you don't hear people worrying about much are what shoes we're putting on our children's feet. However, this is one of THE most important things we should be concerned with when it comes to our little ones health. These are two things that will literally get them through the rest of their lives. So, that being said, what should we put on their precious little baby toes? Pediped!

Why Pediped? Lots of reasons! The creators of Pediped say it best:

Our parents were taught that children learning to walk needed stiff, hard-soled shoes for support. Today we know better. As the feet of young children are soft and pliable, pressure from the wrong type of shoe can be detrimental to the development of their feet.

Pediatricians now recommend that children up to two years of age go barefoot (when practical and safe) or wear lightweight, flexible footwear. This enables children’s feet to grow naturally and to develop musculature and strength. A soft-soled shoe also enables them to sense the ground beneath their feet and to grasp with their toes as they learn how to walk.

Pediped shoes will offer your child comfort and style, and contribute to better foot health. They're built to endure all that your new walker will surely put them through. They're soft, yet durable! Not only are they the next best thing to bare feet, but they're cute as heck too! Check the huge variety of styles for boys and girls alike! If you're unsure of sizing, you can check here.
Noel is pictured here in his Liam's (do you think they sent me this pair on purpose because they're Oasis fans?). Hailey is daintily showing off her little Victoria's. We've also featured a great friend of the Mums, Gillian, showing off her Katelyn's. They all look comfortable, yet fabulous!For the perfect gift, or just a really great pre-walker and new walker shoe, be sure to check out Pediped!

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Oh, Vincent!

We are Vincent CRAZY!

Vincent shoes are where fun, fashion, and function collide to bring you wonderful finds like the Smiths and Bettys that you see pictured.
Started in Sweden, Vincent Shoes were born out of necessity... it's necessary for kids to have shoes that are not only healthy for young, growing feet, but different and cool as well!
While fashion-inspired, the Vincent shoes are not "over-designed" and there is always a focus on fit, functionality and practical use, regardless of if it is a kid's shoe, a kid's boot, a kid's sneaker, a kid's daily wear shoe, soft baby booties and prewalkers shoes or a more heavy-duty Vincent kid's rain boot or kids' snow boot.
Vincent has so many styles to choose from-casual, dressy, rainwear, and so much more! There are so many choices, there's no way you'll leave the store with just one pair...aaaaand, right now Vincent is having a HUGE summer sale! Get 'em while it's hot!

we have happy feet!

Well, yes, we like the movie too but today, however, I am writing to tell you about ISABOOTIES! Can't figure out how to pronounce it? Just say “is,” add an “uh,” and put “booties” on the end, per one of the owners of the company.

These trendy little soft-soled shoes are the BEST for those prewalkers AND walkers. They work fabulously on slippery surfaces as the soles are made from Toughtek, a grip fabric. See Isabooties FAQ to learn more. I recently purchased a pair for the newborn baby of a friend of mine and I see them on him quite often!

These shoes really make a great gift for that new baby. They are stylish and unique and made of Ultrasuede fabric so they are super soft on those tiny, soft baby feet. The Isabooties company is mama-owned to boot! You go, ladies!

You can click HERE to find a retail store that carries Isabooties near you.

See Noel Run!

Well, actually, you won't see noel run...because he hasn't yet...

 

What you will see, are the super-terriffic shoes that Noel got from See Kai Run!

Are these cute as heck or what!?!  If I can get my camera to download pictures (it's being stubborn), then I will post a picture of Noel in these puppies.  I am extremely pleased with these shoes.  Not only do they look stylish (all the mini-celebs are wearing them!), they are well made!  Now, since I just got them, they have not seen a lot of wear and tear, but, after reading a bit on their about us page, I don't think we'll have any problems with these sweet kicks:

 

As we now know, barefoot is best for babies as they learn to walk. When that's not practical, doctors recommend the most flexible of soles. See Kai Run soles are made of TPR (thermo-plastic rubber), a new material more flexible and more durable than traditional rubber. You won't find a more flexible rubber-soled shoe on the market. Your child can wear See Kai Run shoes out in wet weather without sacrificing comfort or healthy feet! Each See Kai Run shoe has a soft pigskin leather lining and insole for optimal breathability. Padded collars supply additional comfort. See Kai Run shoes provide a perfect combination of protection and flexibility.

SKR is also a family owned an operated business...my favorite kind!  Find Kai in a store near you here.

here comes peter cottontail, hoppin' down the runway

We're ready for Easter, are you? We found this ADORABLE little dress at Old Navy and jelly shoes, which seem to have come back into style, at Gap.


So many stores out there have cute Easter outfits, it was hard to choose. We also found a little white purse and white gloves in the dollar bins at Target, can't beat that. Although, we ARE still searching for that perfect Easter bonnet. My little girl will be the most fashionable one at the Easter Egg Hunts!