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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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A $75 gift card to Umi Shoes

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This giveaway ends August 27th. Please see our giveaway rules.

Jet 20 Trek bike and $200 Umi Shoes Gift Card Giveaway

March 9, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

I wanted to inform you of a contest over at Umi. The contest will run from today through the 24^th and here are the details:

You will be asked to pledge that you will keep your family active this Spring. You will then be asked to fill-out a pledge form and 3 winners will be chosen.

Prize for all 3 is a Jet 20 Trek bike and $200 Umi Gift Card for the purchase of 3 pair of Umi Shoes! This contest is open to US only.

Please use this URL to enter the contest.

http://www.umishoes.com/shop/trekSweeps.html?utm_source=Blogs&utm_medium=Referral&utm_content=MomStart&utm_campaign=SS13_Trek

The blogger with the most entries wins a $100 Umi Gift Card and we love their shoes.

Spring is In At Umi Children’s Shoes: Love The Color Giveaway

February 7, 2013 by Momstart 105 Comments

The groundhog called it! You have to get ready because you’re going to fall in love with color this season in children’s shoes. These shoes from UMI are adorable and exceed expectations. Zoe will NOT take these shoes off.

I’ve always loved UMI for color, fashion, and comfort. Every season I wish they made shoes that went up to my size so that my daughter and I could wear the same shoes.

The same colors can be found from UMI Baby to UMI Big girl.

Zoe received the: Tala Ii
One of her favorite things about going to the farmers’ market with you is getting to show off her Umis. Inspired by the famous espadrilles of the Pyrenees, the Tala combines a classic jute rope sole with funky, worldly stripes in fresh colors. These shoes are crafted with canvas uppers and lining, as well as a sport adjustable hook and loop strap for a secure fit. $45.00

Comfy, fun, spirited and ZOE ( her name means full of life and these shoes are just like her, full of life)

Miles who is all boy took off running down the street in his new shoes from UMI. The ones I picked for him were out of stock and these came instead and you know what, I think he likes these more than he would the other. It’s just the same show with more color. He loves them.

Miles received the Damian in Blue Multi and I love them. I love the velcro because he’s just not ready to pay attention enough to learn how to tie his shoes.

On field trip day, your boy can’t wait to slip on his Umi shoes and hit the road. Modeled after traditional oxford sneakers, the Damian offers a happy medium between practical and cool, whether he’s on his way to the natural history museum or the city aquarium. Canvas upper with grippy rubber soles: choose either two-toned navy and gray or the slightly edgier scratch print. 40.00

With Spring comes the need for dress up shoes, Miles also needs some dress up children’s shoes because like all growing boys his foot grew and it grew more than I thought it did. He’s a size 11 now and he won’t stop growing. Looking at UMI there are lots of dressy shoe options for girls and boys, including open toed shoes, closed toe shoes and fancy sandals.

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$60 Gift Card to UMI

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Tell me which of the Spring shoes is your favorite

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Thank you to UMI for shoes for both of my children.

This giveaway ends February 19th. Please see our giveaway rules.

Nickelodeon Fisher-Price Team Umizoomi Umi Shape Adventures Board

December 15, 2012 by Momstart 7 Comments

A catchy toy that captures the kids interest before even opening the box. My kids love the really great sound effects. And I find the colors are really vibrant. The game works with 4 double-sided cards that encourage building and learning. The cards seem pretty sturdy. We had a 2 year over and he couldn’t stop playing with it. He didn’t even need to change the card.

If your child loves puzzles (as mine does), then I think this will be a big hit. I think it’s a really creative way to introduce colors and shapes. If you have a Team Umizoomi fan, this would be a solid, engaging holiday pick with educational value and I think educational value is very important.
The eight scenes are mostly gender neutral and very engaging — I think they did a really great job in selecting them:
-Truck
-Train
-Carnival
-Flowers
-Farm
-Submarine
-Rocket

From the Manufacturer

Introducing the Magic Motion Shape Board. Includes talking Shape Board, 5 double-sided Umi mission cards and 12 shape pieces. 3 easy steps to play. 1) Slide an Umi mission card into Bot’s belly screen. 2) Build real-life objects by plugging in shape pieces. 3) Slide Umi-car to see shapes spin and hear fun phrases and sound effects. For additional freeplay, shape pieces stack on and off the board. Place Umi mission cards and shape pieces right on the board for easy storage. Teaches shapes, spatial relations and measurement.

Product Description

Learn to create with shapes with Milli, Geo and Bot! Just insert a mission card into Bot’s belly screen and then find the shapes needed to build the object or scene! Once you’ve plugged the shapes into the board, you can slide the UmiCar button to see the shapes spin and to hear phrases & sound effects! Included are 12 shapes and 4 double-sided mission cards- build 8 scenes in all! Includes 3 “AA” (R6) batteries.

Sample received to give to charity

Miss Boots Goes Metallic This Year, Sparkle With Umi’s Fall Fashion

July 19, 2012 by Momstart 406 Comments

Umi is quite proud of their new fall colors and we think they should be. Not only do they have great earth tones and fall colors, but they also have vibrant child like colors that children will love to wear and parents will be comfortable sending them to school in. Plus we found these awesome boots for Zoe in metallic silver. I LOVE them and wish yet again that my daughter’s shoes were in my size.

They look like she’s ready to be the most fashionable girl on the moon. High modern fashion that’s young and hip and she just adores them. I had to put them in her closet so she won’t wear them again until school starts. I just want them to be in excellent condition next year too.

When I went to pick out the shoes for Zoe I just had to get her some boots. She’s known at church as Miss Boots because she’s almost always wearing boots. She wears her Umi boots from last year or she’s wearing rain boots. So I got her Umi’s Elise Boots. Umi’s Ellise boots for big girls seem to have been made for carrying moonbeams home in a jar. With two lacy butterfly appliqués ready to take flight, Ellise offers a fashionable solution to any lackluster outfit. Manmade leather upper; leather footbed and lining.

I love these boots so much I’m trying to decide if I could squish into a children’s size 6 I wear a children’s size 7 pretty well.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Kathleen P.

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Umi Sport Shoes Fit For A Storm Trooper

June 14, 2012 by Momstart 10 Comments

We are Umi reviewers and Umi sent us a pair of shoes to review. It was my sons turn to get a pair of shoes so we picked out a pair of the Umi Sport Shoes in size 25. You may already know this but just in case you don’t, Umi makes their shoes similar to the way that European brands do. They put a lot of care and heart into their shoes and they use the European numbering system. My kid, loves them and they go quite well with his Storm Trooper costumes. (if you’re a true Star Wars geek yes I do know the difference between a Storm Trooper and a Clone Trooper)

The shoes are a soft material that’s quite washable and with a growing boy it’s a good thing. The first thing he did with his new shoes was run them in the dry dirt kicking up dust balls with every step.

These Sport Shoes are called Shane. Shane has the sleek styling of a European athletic shoe but is made for any tough-on-their-feet big boy and girl. With light weight construction for making tracks in serious comfort. Removable, machine washable anti-bacterial footbed keeps feet fresh. Play, wash, repeat!

Miles is racking up the miles in his new shoes. He seems to love them. Actually I know he loves them because he was very upset when I told him that they were for church and school and not his play time motorcycle or bike.

June Deal of the Month is Umi’s Racer!

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Umi May Deal of the Month

May 1, 2012 by Momstart 9 Comments

Get Half off the Umi sandal Kenix during the month of May! Umi Deal of the month.

The Silver Screen starlet-like design of Kenix could have been worn by Greta Garbo (or Dakota Fanning). But your modern big girl will love details inherent in today’s fashion trends–metallic studs and slightly maturing high ankle strap. Adjustable hook and loop closure and buttery leather for maximum comfort.

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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This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Rachel B.

All rules can be found under giveaway rules. We received a prize pack and gift card in exchange for this post.

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

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