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From button-down to sparkly fun, meet this year’s best footwear
It’s not unusual for most elementary school-age children to need both indoor and outdoor shoes to head back into the classroom. And while that can add up to some big bucks, your kid’s foot development and all-day comfort is worth doing some homework of your own. So when you’re considering the styles and brands bombarding you at every turn this year, keep in mind that you get what you pay for—so consider focusing a good chunk of your budget investing in well-made shoes that’ll last the entire year (as long as your child’s foot doesn’t grow too much, of course) and keep their little feet healthy along the way.
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- <h1>See Kai Run: </h1><br /> <br/><br /> <p>From trainer chic to classy cool, Kai and See Kai Run have your kid covered. Haled as the best-looking and most comfortable all-around brand according to our kid testers, you know that’s half the battle getting out the door each morning.</p><br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p><i> Starting around $45; use the <a href="http://www.seekairun.com/locations/map" target=_blank">See Kai Run store locator</a></i>to find a retail store near you.</p>
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- <h1>pediped: </h1><br /> <br/><br /> <p>Whether it’s for Sunday school or kids sporting uniforms, pediped will keep your kiddo’s feet in developmentally appropriate shoes that care as much about foot health as they do about great style.</p><br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p><i> Starting around $55; use the <a href="http://www.pediped.com/StoreLocator.aspx" target=_blank">pediped store locator</a></i> to find a retail store near you.</p>
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- <h1>Blundstone: </h1><br /> <br/><br /> <p>Before you balk at the $99.95 price tag that comes with a pair of “Blunnies,” consider that they’re unisex and can be shared among siblings, worn well into early winter and to all kinds of field trips that running shoes might not be able to handle. Bonus? No laces. Ever.</p><br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p><i> $99.95; use the <a href="http://www.blundstone.ca/apps/store-locator" target=_blank">Blundstone store locator</a> to find a retail store near you, or <a href="http://www.blundstone.ca/collections/kids-blunnies" target=_blank">purchase online</a> if you are certain of your littles' sizing.</i></p>
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- <h1> Skechers: </h1><br /> <br/><br /> <p>For anything this school year may throw at them, there’s Skechers—keeping fun front and centre. The beloved, light-up Twinkle Toes line now has shoes that “sing” when toes touch, while the new Adventure! Styles sport built-in flashlights and compasses.</p><br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p><i> Starting around $60; use the <a href="http://www.ca.skechers.com/en-ca/stores" target=_blank"> Skechers store locator</a></i>to find a retail store near you.</p>
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- <h1>GEOX:</h1><br /> <br/><br /> <p>From trainer chic to classy cool, Kai and See Kai Run have your kid covered. Haled as the best-looking and most comfortable all-around brand according to our kid testers, you know that’s half the battle getting out the door each morning.</p><br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p><i> Starting around $70 at <a href="http://www.ollyshoes.ca/" target=_blank">Olly Shoes</a></i>.</p>
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- <h1>STONZ Rain Bootz: </h1><br /> <br/><br /> <p>We love these natural rubber rain boots from STONZ because they look great, last and consistently keep feet dry. There are also optional <i>Linerz</i> to add a layer of warmth.</p><br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p><i> $35.99 at <a href="http://www.stonzwear.com/" target=_blank">STONZ</a>.</i></p>
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- <h1>TOMS: </h1><br /> <br/><br /> <p>These are a case of look good, feel good—because every time you buy a pair of TOMS shoes, another pair is given to a child in need. Easy-on and -off styles mean less frustration for kids who are eager to get in and out of recess. Fast.</p><br /> <br/><br /> <br /> <p><i> Starting at $35 at <a href="http://www.toms.ca/kids/kids-shoes" target=_blank">TOMS</a>.</i></p>
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- <h1>Need More Shoe-Tastic Advice? </h1><br/><br /> <br /> <p>Check out these great stories:</p><br /> <p> <a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/kids/baby/tips-for-parents-shoe-shopping-made-easy/" target=_blank">Shoe Shopping Made Easy</a></i></p><br /> <p><a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/kids/pregnancy/choosing-best-shoes-your-toddler/" target=_blank">Choosing the Best Shoes for Your Toddler</a></p><br /> <p><a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/kids/pregnancy/pro-tip-shoe-tying-made-easy/" target=_blank">Teach Kids to Tie Their Shoes</a></p>
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My little one LOVES her Stonz rain bootz!