Umi Shoe review Archives

Back To School UMI Shoe Styles Giveaway

August 14, 2013 by Momstart 49 Comments

Kids feet grow and they grow quickly. I’d like to just send my kids out all summer long shoe less because that’s when they go through shoes like crazy, in fact, my son went off to camp in sandals this morning that were two sizes too small because that’s how much his feet grew this summer. He has shoes that fit, but we bought him flip flops and those aren’t allowed at camp. SIGH! At least it’s close to school starting again so he can wear his new school shoes from UMI and he seems to LOVE THEM.

You know how new shoes make you faster, jump higher, and able to play harder right? That’s my son and even though we did our photo shoot he’s not allowed to wear these until the first day of school because of how hard he plays, even though I know the quality of UMI can hold up to his play time. It’s just I don’t want to have to throw them in the washing machine until at least the second week of school. Know what I mean? If you have a boy you do. For Sure!

See, isn’t he cute in his new shoes!?

Then I have my daugter on the other hand who could take care of her shoes, but I picked out boots for her and it’s still kind of too hot for boots. I’m not even wearing boots lately so that should tell you how hot it is around here. It’s stinking hot! She loves boots as much as I do, what am I saying, she loves shoes as much as I do if not more! The one good thing is that as soon as they don’t fit she’s always willing to pass them on to her friends and with UMI, I feel comfortable doing that because I know I’m handing off quality. They still look amazing, to me, UMI is the brand that makes excellent hand me downs.

She’s so proud of her new boots.

When I pick out samples at UMI I always have a hard time because I love all of them. I worry about what the kids might like but they seem to always love new shoes. UMI continues to have whimsical shoes along with shoes like the ones that I picked out recently that are more modest. I was looking at the website a few days ago and saw some boots that aren’t available yet that ZOE will adore. they are brown with flowers on them. I see another set of boots from UMI in her future and I see a pair of shoes in your future too.

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Back To School Fall Line Umi Shoes Giveaway

July 26, 2011 by Momstart 596 Comments

Back to School Fall Fashion with Umi Shoes:

We’re living in a house of shoe lovers. Ok, so it only takes two girls in a house to fill it up with shoes. I have a ton and Zoe, she’s following in my shoe steps. She actually seems to like shoes more than I do. We took her into a shoe store for the very first time, and she went gaga over the whole process. Mommy can I try that one, oh this one is pretty, and what about that one. She LOVES shoes!

Miles loves shoes too and Umi Shoes has boys covered as well.

Umi Shoes are one of my favorite brands. Last year Umi 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

The year before 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 Shoes are my favorite because of the quality and thought that goes into their brand. They understand how little feet work and strive to put comfort into your little one’s steps. 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.

This year, I picked out some Fall Boots for Zoe and she’s been wanting to wear them everywhere and showing them off to everyone she walks up too. I would love to have this pair of boots too! The Radiant Boot comes in three different color combinations, red, black and brown. I know my daughter loves purple so we went with the red boot with the purple trim. I was right!

My little fashionista here.

Radiant raises the bar on play time’s cool quotient. Punctuated with vivid floral designs and grommet details, this blissed out boot accommodates any occasion in her social calendar. Signature cushioned fit and back zip closure. Like I said above, she adores these boots. I’ve had to tear them off of her feet because they are supposed to be for school and church only.

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Umi Fun Children’s Shoe Review and Giveaway

February 22, 2011 by Momstart 388 Comments

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 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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Sneak Peak at umi Spring Collection and Save on Winter Collection

February 5, 2011 by Momstart Leave a Comment

I worked with shoes for two years as a buyer and manager at a children’s boutique here in the Seattle area. UMI is one of my favorite brands, they are high quality, durable and vibrant with many fun colors. I’m quite excited to see what they are coming out with this Spring. Check out the sneak preview above and they have a 40% off clearance of their winter merchandise. Now might be the time to purchase some boots for next year! Use UMI40 at checkout. Become a fan of umi on Facebook and Follow umi on twitter @UmiShoes

Umi Spring Shoe Review And 15% off

April 5, 2010 by Momstart 4 Comments

I love Umi shoes, so much that I wish they were in my size. They make the cutest shoes with the best colors for children and I would just love it wear them myself. But since they only make shoes up to size 4 I’m out of luck. Umi was kind enough to send us a pair of shoes for Spring. Just in time for Zoe’s feet. Her other shoes (another brand) that we recently purchased were wearing out and weren’t going to last much longer. We were quite happy to receive them, esp Zoe. She loves purple. Anything and everything purple. They sent us Lauren in lavender.

I told my daughter to smile, this is how she smiles 😉

Close up on the shoes

I was also really fond of the Biscane in Camelia.

Umi makes children’s shoes for boys and girls. They use the European measuring system and quality. I say that because European shoes have so much care and detail put into them. In fact, Umi states,

Our manufacturing process includes more than twenty quality control checks to ensure that every pair of shoes meets our standards. The result: Umi shoes are flexible, supportive, built to fit, and go the distance.

That is what I love about Umi, how durable they are. Some of the other brands that I have purchased and still love, just wear out too fast. The leather looks awful after a few days but Umi really stands up to the wear and tear of kids. Kids are so hard on shoes especially mine. (my kids are hard on their shoes)

What makes a good Shoe in my book?

For kids:

Fit

Flexibility

Style

Color

Support

Durability

Umi Fits all categories!

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