Baby Name Brand Shoes: Mary Janes for those Little Feet

Shopping for your baby is not an easy thing to do. Being a mother, I find buying baby stuff difficult sometimes not because of the lack of choices, but because there were simply too many! Especially when it comes to baby shoes, there are a whole lot of baby name brand shoes to choose from, not to mention there are many types as well. From firstwalkers, prewalkers, booties, Mary Janes, soft sole and hard sole shoes, you have to carefully consider what shoes to buy for your baby depending on her size, outfit, and the weather or season.

I have a baby girl and there are still a few months to go before she will be able to take her first few steps. Walking is very important milestone for both baby and parents, and it is essential to pick the right shoe to make your child’s early walking experience a very comfortable, not to mention, a fashionable one.

I am a big fan of Mary Jane shoes because of the classic and feminine design, and it never goes out of style. There are a lot of styles to choose from for baby Mary Janes from the dressy black patent type to the casual and comfy casual skimmers or ballerina flats type, I personally prefer the ballerina flats Mary Janes because the plain black patents have a very school girly and formal appeal which is a little dull for me. There is an assortment of styles to choose from for the Mary Jane skimmers, Some have plain colors, fun patterns or cute embellishments. Plus, these shoes are comfy so you wouldn’t worry about your little girl’s delicate feet.

Being a first-time mom, I was surprised at first that a lot of baby stuff are expensive, and that includes shoes. To my amusement, some are even pricier than adult shoes. It is important to scout first the types of baby shoes available to find the best pair in terms of comfort, durability, design, and price. Some stores offer the same brand at a much lower price (although not necessarily the same style).

Some stores offer Keds Mary Janes for just $12 like the Keds Champion Toe Cap Sneaker for toddlers. The newest Keds kids designs sell for $44 such as the Keds Kids Teagan Mary Janes. The leather upper with embroidered flowers or butterflies give the classic Mary Jane style a modern spin. It has a textile lining and cushioned footbed for comfort, an elasticized collar and strap for a custom and comfortable fit, and a lightweight and flexible outsole.

I also like Pablosky Kids Mary Janes. Most of the designs costs $46.95, with different prints to choose from like floral, plain or checkered. A design that caught my attention was the adorable green spring ballet flat which gives the patent type a fresh new look. It has a printed leather upper with bow and a lightly padded leather lining and footbed. The downside is that these little things costs $74.50 on sale!

Whatever style or brand you choose, always keep in mind that comfort should always be the priority. You don’t want your little one’s feet to have blisters. The good news is since there are countless brands and styles available, you could always choose a comfortable pair – without shelling out an arm and a leg, and sacrificing style.

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Kids Name Brand Shoes for Little Fashionistas

When shopping for my little girl, I notice that most kids’ clothes and shoes out in the market are mini replicas of some of the recent styles for adults. The tiered or tulle skirt, tank tops, graphic shirts, mini dresses, skimmers or ballet flats, and even dress shoes with heels are all over stores. At first I am not too keen on letting my daughter wear heels at such a young age, but recent designs of kids name brand shoes are made comfortable and trendy. Suri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, and considered as the most fashionable celebrity kid was spotted wearing heels.

One shoe that suits the little fashionistas is the Shoo Be Doo kiddie pumps. Shoe Be Doo is the inspiration of a mother who, frustrated by the lack of quality, and fashionable footwear for her children, decided to “DOO” something about it. She went to Italy, enlisted the best children’s shoe makers she could find and since 1982 has brought “state of the art” children’s footwear to America. Shoo Be Doo pumps have a luxurious style, a suede upper with gorgeously shiny trim and girly bow, slip-on style for easy on and off, soft leather lining, cushioned footbed for all-day comfort, durable rubber outsole and a 1.75” heel. All Shoe Be Doo shoes are unique because they are now and have always been handcrafted in Italy, which explains why these little things cost $127, and now on sale for $93.

A slightly cheaper alternative is from the shoe brand Amiana kids. Amiana kids’ shoes are a delightful collection of kids’ designer shoes. The use of metallic threads, raw silk and leather, they offer cutting edge fashion that was age appropriate. The styles have a women’s feel and look, but are always tasteful and appropriate for girls. The shoes are handmade with the finest leathers and materials in factories in Spain and Italy. The Amiana purple suede dress shoes is a serious statement maker. It is made from sumptuous suede upper with fun and girly pom-pom detail at the toe, slip-on style for easy dressing, soft leather lining, cushioned leather footbed for all-day comfort, durable rubber outsole and a   1.5″ heel. It costs $96 and now on sale for $77.50.

Cute wedges for little girls can be found at Sugar Kids. Sugar consistently comes out with amazingly fun and cheery prints for young girls that the brand has come to be known for. The shoes delight the senses with creative use of fabrics and other materials to create a look that’s distinctive. The Sugar Kids Black Tie Pie has a velvet upper that gives an air of sophistication, an adorable bow detail across the toe, crepe textured rubber outsole provides traction and a 2″ heel. At $44, it is slightly cheaper than the patent leather dress shoes.

Whatever style you choose for your little girl, make sure that the shoes is not just fashionable, but comfortable at the same time. Another thing to consider is that it should be age appropriate. You wouldn’t want your child to look like a little old lady, anyway.

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