Stride Rite 360 Unisex-Child Mariella Sneaker

My daughter is almost two, and has always resented wearing socks and shoes (or long sleeves, or sometimes pants). We've had the best luck with Stride Rite shoes. Unfortunately, my older daughter is hard on shoes, so we didn't hand down any of her Stride Rite shoes larger than a size 4.5 or so. (I really don't fault the shoes...she just wears shoes to bits.)At any rate, my daughter had been wearing sandals all summer, and was flat-out refusing to go back to socks and shoes for fall. I came online to find a size 6 Mary Jane shoe like she had worn last winter.I came across these instead, and while the gold color would not have been my first pick, the price was right. She was so excited when they arrived, and quickly wanted to put them on...for about 30 seconds.But the next morning, she let me put them on when she was getting dressed, and she has willingly worn them daily since then. I came back last week to order the silver pair.The shoes have held up for a month, and look nearly new. She had very average (not wide) feet and can put these on by herself. (Right in the middle of that "I do it" phase, so I appreciate that.)I'm a bit bummed that these don't appear to be available in a larger size, so we'll be on the lookout for a new shoes in a few months. But if these hold up (as they should...this one isn't nearly as rough on shoes) we'll use them for her little sister as well. (Or be back to get her own pair.)

I think this is my first Amazon review ever - but as a mom who has been searching for MONTHS for a shoe that properly fits my daughter's loaf-of-bread feet, it feels worth my time if it can help other parents in the same predicament. My daughter's feet are almost triangular. Right after her toes, her arch angles up. None of the cute little plastic sneaker Converse/Vans looking kid shoes work for her. She wore moccasins for a long time, but I was looking for something that has more ankle support and a thicker sole now that she's really running/climbing as an active 18 mo old. She's 35 lbs and wearing 3t clothes, so sizing is always a trial and error thing for us. We ordered a size 6 for her. What I love about these is that the foam insert is removable for extra space. Then once they stretch out a bit as she wears them, I can always put it back in later if needed. I also like that the velcro is all along the strappy parts so that I can make it looser or tighter as needed. Plus, the rose gold tint and little heart is just enough cuteness without being so obnoxious that they don't match anything. It took her a few wears to get accustomed to the tread and resistance since it's much stronger than moccasins, she can't drag her feet in these or else she trips. But she got the hang of it eventually and is probably better for it in terms of proper form. They also have nice fabric lining so the back of her heel isn't getting cut/blistered as she's wearing them in. Worth the extra cost for me knowing I finally have something that's supportive and safe for her.

Love the toe cover since our little is still crawling! Nice fit and flexible.

Love them! And they fit perfect

So happy I bought these I had to write a review an hour after receiving them. My daughter is 10 months & has been taking steps on her own but only barefoot & would crawl in whatever shoes I put her in. Realized too u really need to do the the sizing right by taping the ruler to the floor against the wall. Between her 2 feet she was between a 4 & 5 so I got 4.5m, was perfect fitting with toe wiggle room. She walked all over the house by holding my hands or even letting go sometimes...she never did that before! Clearly these shoes helped give her walking confidence cuz she let me lead her outside & even went on the grass! I was just supporting & letting her pick where to go. Yup folks wasn’t lying bout Stride Rite, solid baby shoe. I will purchase more as Amazon gets better looking ones, but currently in love with these Rose gold ones

Great shoe for those busy toddlers on the go. For one, the soles have the right amount of traction to help prevent falls. My g’daughter has only been walking for a month and I noticed a big improvement in her ability to stabilize herself when making sudden movements. She quickly became confident wearing these and seemed to run more confidently and that new found freedom made for a happier baby. The cushion insert is removable should your toddler have wide feet. I love these and wish they made them in larger sizes.

These are a MUST for any beginning walker. I was recommended Easy Strides by my sister who had lots of trouble finding a shoe that would fit her daughter’s wide foot AND stay on. From day one my daughter had no problem wearing these shoes and would actually go grab them and sit and try to put them on her herself. They were perfect for a beginning Walker and now that she is starting to trot they still are holding up and working fabulously. We have had these shoes a couple of months and my impressions so far are WOW these are durable. The shoes themselves are machine washable and the Velcro itself has not worn due to wear and tear. Oh and did I mention they have a removable insert for wide feet? Don’t be hesitant buy these shoes they are soooo worth the money.

This is a great walking shoe, fits wonderfully and is true to size. I purchased for my granddaughter who starting walking at 6 months old and is pigeon toed, so having owned my own children's shoe store previously, I corrected many children by putting the shoes on the opposite feet and a young age when their feet and bones are still so soft and malleable. My granddaughter didn't wear shoes until a year old and these shoes being put on opposite feet does the trick when she is walking, corrects her feet and you can't even tell they are on the opposite feet. They are leather and firm but still very flexible. I also bought the Pedag Bambini leather inserts which helps as well.

Están todavía más bonitos que en las fotos. El tono es como oro rosado. A mi bebé le quedaron perfectos. Sin duda, stride rite es una compra segura.