Splurge/Spend/Save: Kids Shoes Edition

I'm starting a new series on my blog entitled "Splurge/Spend/Save" - where I am going to let you in

on a few of my favorite products from all different price ranges!

As a mom, I love to save! I would definitely classify myself as a bargain shopper. I mostly buy on clearance, use coupons & apps to save money, and I always check many different websites before making a purchase to be sure that I am getting the best deal (shout out to my Dad, who always taught me to do this!) 

Once in a while, I do like to splurge on items that I know will last a long time, could be used for future children (I buy these items in colors that are gender neutral), or items that I know have great companies behind them that offer great customer service. To me, it is worth a few extra dollars to buy certain items  that will stand the wear & tear of time!

Whether we want to or not, we always have to spend some money, right?! And bottom line, whether it is a deal or something spendy, I want to make sure I spend my money on not only something that I really like, but something that is going to be functional at the same time! This is what I would call the "middle" between splurging and saving.

With those categories, I'm going to dive into my FIRST ever Splurge/Spend/Save....

kids shoes!

This mama L-O-V-E-S shoes. I mean, big-heart-with-an-arrow-through-it love.

And my E girl already adores shoes too.

Even her daddy is a shoe guy!

Needless to say, our closets are full of shoes... annnd we may know a little bit about this topic! ;)

I recently donated all the shoes that we don't wear/weren't in the best shape and kept the ones that still have life left. To me, shoes are something I don't mind spending more money on, especially when it comes to kids shoes! I want to make sure my E has good, supportive shoes that help her walk correctly and are comfortable for both indoor and outdoor use. I like shoes that are easy to get on and off (as we all know, us mamas don't have time for lots of laces, buckles, etc!) and I also like shoes for E that will be easy for her to put on as she learns to dress herself.

Here are some of my current FAVE kid shoes:

1. Saucony Jazz Hook & Loop Sneaker - These are the only tennis shoes I have for E and I absolutely adore them. Not only are the super cute, but they are sooo easy to put on. They are wider than most (which we need!) and have a super easy velcro strap. Love the vintage look of these & I know they have great support. Worth the splurge in my opinion, even thought I got these for 40% on amazon.com... so they were actually a major save for me! Browse different sites, ladies! Many retailers (such as Nordstrom) will also price match!!!

2. Circo Devyn Glitter Sneakers - E has a white pair of these but I loooove the glitter! They slide on easily and are a great, inexpensive shoe. I got a great deal on these with a coupon from Target.com & of course my beloved Cartwheel app! Save your dollars & use these an easy outdoor shoe this summer, then you won't feel bad when next season they don't fit & are dirty!

3. Native Jefferson Slip-On Sneaker - We get stopped everywhere and people ask us "where did you get those shoes!?" I have had several friends now purchase these for their littles and I cannot say ENOUGH about Natives. They wash off sooo easily (we're talking like spray em' off with a hose!) and I love that I can just dump out the sand/dirt/Goldfish crackers at the end of the day ;) Mamas, you can wash these in the dishwasher and you can take scuff marks off with a magic eraser.  SPLURGE ON THESE! To justify my splurge, I purchased the light blue color for E so even if we have a boy one day, I can pass them on to him. Future hand-me-down + easy to clean = mom WIN. #getyournativesnowpeople

4. Ministar Bowtie Shoe - I found it easy to spend money on these leather booties. E wore these as her first ever shoes when she started walking and I love how lightweight they are. When we run to the store and I know she won't be walking at all and will be in the cart, we wear these and I can throw them on quickly. They also look super cute with a fancy dress! 

5. Hunter First Classic Rainboot - I have been drooling over these for months! Like what is cuter than a toddler with rainboots on?! That's right.... #nothing! I have a pair of Hunters myself and find them to be perfect on a rainy day. My feet stay warm and dry while looking adorable! With how much E loves to jump in puddles, I am thinking these are a must. What I love about Hunters are that they are timeless; they won't go out of style. If I do purchase a pair, I'm going for the black pair so again they can be gender neutral in the future. You can also add boot socks to these for a warm, winter look! Splurge on these because your child can wear them YEAR-ROUND!

There you have it, mamas!

Tell me... what are your favorite shoes for your kiddos?

Where does my next shopping trip need to be?

Xoxo,

D

*Disclaimer: These opinions are all my own. I am not advertising for any certain store or brand.*