Loving The New Balance 688 Cute & Supportive Shoe Review

Miles looks so grown up in his new shoes from New Balance. He put them on himself notice they are not quite tied and on the wrong feet but he gets an a for effort. I wish they were Velcro, but I guess it’s never too soon to start teaching your child to tie their own shoes.

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He Loves them too which is most important. He wants to wear them all the time. He’s so hard on shoes at play time though that I told him he can’t wear them when he rids his motorcycle. No shoe was meant to be break pads going down a large steep hill.

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Now we know Miles likes them, let’s talk about why I like them. I like them because they look like he’s comfortable. He also wants to wear them which is huge for a parent. They are quite flexible, even though my kids are so far past learning how to walk, I still like them to be in shoes that I can fold in half because they are so flexible and these I can. So I’m really happy with these shoes and I would buy New Balance for my kids to wear in the future.

More About the New Balance 688:

New Balance 688 – Perfect for the active kid on the go, the New Balance 688 offers the support, comfort and cushioning Moms and Dads look for, in a bright, fun package that kids will love. The 688 is a technical running shoe featuring ABZORB cushioning and a fashionable upper design in a variety of pop colors. Available in lace or alternative closures for July 2011. MSRP: $44.95 Youth, $34.95 Infant.

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Umi Fun Children’s Shoe Review and Giveaway

Zoe and I both have a great appreciation for color in our shoes. Umi shoes has fantastic colors, varieties, and comfort all in their shoes. I’ve loved umi as a brand for six years, almost seven. I was first introduced to umi as a shoe sales manager. The store I was working in started carrying umi and they were one of the easiest shoes to sell because they were the most colorful and had the largest variety. umi makes shoes for babies, toddlers and children, all in fun colorful designs. I know I’ve said this before in past shoe reviews, I wish I could get a pair of umi shoes. I would love to have the exact same pair that Zoe just received from umi to review.

umi purpleUmi sent us the Riley in purple and pink. This canvas sneaker is comfortable, supportive and durable all important qualities for a kid’s shoe. The Riley features a lace up style with vulcanized rubber toe and outsole, which is what helps provide the extra durability. The Riley retails for 50.00.

Zoe’s review would be she absolutely loves them and wants to wear them every day. We tried them on and she didn’t want to take them off. She wants to wear them every day. Even Miles likes them, he always says, Zoe should get to wear her new purples shoes today mommy they are her favorite color. That’s why I like them. He’s such a good brother!

Last year we received the Lauren in Lavender and it was a huge hit as well. They lasted forever and we were even able to wash and dry them in the washing machine which is a huge help for moms.

Umi believes that it takes years of experience to make a great pair of shoes and they have that. Umi shoes also believes that caring for little feet also means caring for the earth. They set their standards sky-high. Every shoe they make is tested for safety and durability and meets strict guidelines for child-safe materials. They use non-toxic drum-dyed leathers and other environmentally friendly components. They are protected in recycled packaging. Become a fan of Umi on Facebook  and Follow Umi on twitter to keep up with the latest on their shoes and little feet.

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Your choice pair of shoes on umi!

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Go to Umi and pick out your shoes, leave a comment in the comment section telling me which ones you want.

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This giveaway ends March 7th. I received samples for this post. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Stride Rite: Super Power Your Day, The Slingshot Giveaway

Shoes Shoes Shoes Shoes, Everybody’s got to have shoes, Shoes Shoes Shoes, Shoes. SHOOO-OOO-OES. Everytime I think about shoes now I think of that Sesame Street song with Neil Patrick Harris singing about shoes. I love shoes, and guess what?

I’ve passed that love of shoes onto my children, so whenever the opportunity to win or get a free pairs of shoes comes up, I take that opportunity and seize the day, for them and for me. This opportunity is for me to share with everyone though, so Thank Stride Rite!

Stride Rite is running the Super Power Your Day, The Slingshot Giveaway. Now through August 1st You can shoes and more. The giveaway is in honor of their shoe line, The SlingShot.

Slingshot by stride rite - H&LTheir contest is a facebook contest. To Enter you will be asked to submit a picture of how your little slingshots power their day! You will be able to submit video or a photograph of your little one and their favorite high powered activity. When you make a submission come up with a catchy tagline of how a pair of slingshots would super power your child’s performance.

Four people will be chosen and then it will come down to a vote. The winner’s will receive a pair of Slingshots and other select prizes chosen by Stride Rite. You can also enter to win over twitter through the Foursquare challenge.

 

Check in on foursquare at your local stride rite location during the week, tweet your checkin @striderite using hashtag #SlingshotSR, and mention that you are super powering your son or daughter @striderite you will be entered in to a draw for a chance to win a pair of Slingshot ™ by stride rite ® shoes!

 

 

 

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A Pair of Shoes from Stride Rite

 

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Visit Stride Rite and tell me which shoes you would like to win

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This giveaway Ends August 10th. All rules can be found under giveaway rules. This is a product sponsored giveaway, I will also receive a pair of shoes for my son Miles.