Keen Sandals for Kids: A Summer Must Have #BoundlessWonder

* I was sent a pair of Keen sandals for my review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Summer is almost here! As soon as the sun is shining in California my family takes the opportunity to wear sandals. As a parent I know each season my son usually needs new shoes. He can't fit in anything from last year as I would expect him not to, so this means we always have a good reason to go shoe shopping.

I have tried many types of shoes for my son for the warm weather from flip flops and slides to leather fisherman sandals. Each have their pros and cons but one that I absolutely love for the summertime is Keen. They are durable, toes protecting, machine washable, functional shoes for kids. Sure I get the parents out there that may feel they are not as "cute" as some other sandals but shoes are about what is best for their developing feet and not the latest fashion trends.

My son loves his sandals! So much so that he made up a dance with them on, his moves were epic. He can put them on himself, gotta love Velcro for busy kids and parents, they come in cool colors and he can wear them in the lake and river to protect his feet (they are waterproof). I love that he has proper foot protection while he is busy being a kid.

I recommend Keen shoes all the time to my customers at work for all summer long and especially for people planning trips to Disneyland or Hawaii. No one wants achy feet on vacation or to have a pair of flip flops trip up your day.

If you would like to have your little ones feet sized and properly fitted for Keen Sandals you can go to your local Nordstrom to have a Certified Fit Expert assist you in finding the right style for your children. If your little one has narrow feet like my son I would suggest the Seacamp style and for a little bit wider foot I would go with the Newport.

Zooligans Shoes Review and Giveaway

*I was sent a pair of Zooligans for this review. All opinions shared are my own.

My son has definitely inherited my love for shoes! He likes getting new shoes and showing them off to all the people he sees. In my job outside of blogging I work in the shoe industry so I see a lot of kid's shoes and recently found out about the brand Zooligans. They are adorable animal character shoes for kids. My son loves animals and when I showed him Zooligans he squealed with excitement. He also suggested a giraffe based shoe since giraffes are his favorite animal.

We reviewed Tux the Penguin Boots since I thought it would be a perfect gift idea for the holidays. When the shoes arrived in a cute little box that can be converted into a stuffed animal carrier we were both excited to see the animal print on the bottom of the shoes. We both agreed they look great but as as a Mom I needed to know if they were good for his feet and durable. Zooligans have a "paw flex" technology in the soles so your little ones can play and jump without their shoes holding them back. They are shaped like an animal paw on the bottom and are designed to move like a flexible paw in all directions. Roomy toe boxes in addition to flexible soles are on my must have list for shoes for my son's feet, thankfully Zooligans has that as well.

My son has been wearing the shoes for over a month now and they have held up to his roughness and the few rainy days we have had in California. He insisted on taking them with us on our vacation to Knott's Berry Farm last week and he loved showing them off. From the gal at Starbucks to our local banker lady everyone has been shown the cool penguin boots and the paw prints on the bottom. I like the durability as well as the super cuteness of Zooligans. I have been recommending them to the Moms I know who are looking for a cute alternative to plain boots.

Zooligans carries soft sole leather/suede shoes for infant's delicate feet, I saw the cutest little lion shoes that would be perfect for babies. They make sandals, casual shoes and boots for toddlers and little kids. You can find Zooligans on their website and also at Nordstrom.

To celebrate the Holidays Zooligans is offering a promo code for ordering on their website ZOO20 for 20% off. We are also hosting a giveaway on Frugal Family Tree for a pair of Zooligans shoes.

Ollie the Owl Boot

Penny the Penguin Boot

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Sofft Shoes Summer Sandal Sale and Breeze Sandal Review

I am a blogger and a working Mom. I am on my feet 8 hours a day and shoes are the most important item in my wardrobe. Being comfortable and fashionable can often be a challenge. I know many gals at work who have aching feet, knees and back from not so good shoes. Luckily I am able to wear many types of shoes to work and in the summer that allows for sandals. I LOVE cute and comfy sandals!

There are a few brands I know I can trust for comfort and Sofft Brand is one of them. I selected the Breeze Sandal in Luggage color for my review since its a cute wedge heel, stylish and would be secure on my foot with the zip back. I could not be happier with this shoe. I have worn it to work many times this past month which happens to be our second busiest time of the year and my feet did not ache. I even found a co-worker wearing the exact same pair of Sofft Breeze sandal. We giggled a bit that we were shoe twins.

Sofft shoes is having a Summer Sandal sale where you can get the Breeze or any of the other stylish shoes on sale. Some styles of Sofft shoes are on sale at Nordstrom too.

The Breeze Sandal in Black

I enjoy shopping online from the comfort of my home or on my phone. I always try to find a good deal, a discount code or free shipping, every little bit counts. Sofft shoes has Always Free shipping and returns. Another nice thing about Sofft is they make a Made in the U.S.A. Collection in addition to their other lines. I like the Sofft Cadee shoe from the U.S.A. collection.

You can connect with Sofft Shoes on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. When I find brands or sites I like I usually sign up to their emailing lists to get the sales and coupon notifications. Do you own any Sofft shoes? What is your favorite one?

Summer Fun with Kids Fashion: Chooze Shoes

 *I was sent a pair of shoes for my review, all opinions of this product are completely my own.

Creativity and uniqueness are encouraged in our house. I am a mom who is not concerned if everything matches, I think mismatching is a fashion statement in itself. My son seems to have inherited my outside the box style and I love that. I have found a company that also feels the same way about choosing to be different with style. Chooze is a company that purposely mismatches its shoes and other items to foster uniqueness in kids. I think the idea is awesome!

This summer my family created a Summer To Do list and one of our items is plant a container garden. We want to have the choice to put in our own soil mixture and plant foods that are organic. Plus how fun is it to eat food you have grown yourself. My son is in charge of watering the plants each day and it has given him a confidence in watching something he nurtures grow. Just like the choice he made with his shoes, to have ones that do not match give him the confidence to wear something unconventional. A kid at the park mentioned his shoes did not match and he smiled so big and said "I know, I love them". The kid smiled back and they both took off running to playing.

I consider myself well informed about kids shoes. I know that flexibility and lightweight are key to shoes for little feet. I would definitely say these shoes are good for both of those. Many casual slip on shoes on the market are too stiff and heavy for kids. Its like they are adult shoes just made smaller. Chooze shoes are made for kids being lightweight and having the flexibility needed for playing at the park and going out and about. They also have an anti microbial removable padded insole and 100% vegan materials. Your child can be comfy and fashionable all summer long by giving them the choice to have Chooze.

The box the shoes come in are called art boxes that are made of recycled cardboard. Your child can color the pictures and designs on the box to make it uniquely there own. My son has decided his will be the new box he stores his crayons and markers in. I look forward to the other summer adventures we will have as we do more of our Summer To Do list and my son will be rocking his cool "Space" shoes as he calls them.

You can order Chooze shoes online directly from them or Nordstrom also carries them. Following them on Facebook and Instagram you can see the newest products and sales. They have just introduced backpacks, lunch boxes and this Fall, leggings.

Hotter Slippers Review and Giveaway #sponsored

This holiday season shoes and slippers are on the top of our Christmas lists. Not only do my children need new slippers (their feet are growing so fast) but my husband and I seem to need them too. My husband is a huge fan of slippers, he wears them anytime we are at home, especially as the weather turns cold. We don't have a "no shoe" policy at our house but as soon as we walk in the door all of the shoes come off and slippers on. Are shoes or slippers something you will be adding to your list? If so Hotter is the place to shop, they have a wide selection of quality shoes and slippers for men and women.

 

SHOES! Under $30 for Women

My shoe obsession just wont stop! I am sure its the fashion based industry I work in for my other job that has fueled it but I have always loved shoes. As a frugal mama I want to find awesome deals on shoes too. I like name brand shoes since they are made better and last longer. I shop often at 6pm.com for shoes that saves me money and keeps the addiction to shoes in check money wise. Let me show you some of the shoes I have found recently. With this site if you see it get it since it can be gone in a day or go up in price within a few days.

Rampage Sandals normally $49.99 on sale $17.50

Fergalicious flats normally $39.95 on sale $11.99

Christin Michaels Boots normally $79 on sale $23.70

DV by Dolce Vita normally $99.99 on sale $29.70

Steve Madden flats normally $99.99 on sale $29.99

Nine West flats normally $79 on sale $23.70

Where do you find shoes for a great deal?? 

I would love to know about more sites I can save money on shoes.

LAMO Footwear Spring Shoes Review

Working in a fashion based industry for my full time job I am always in need of new and cool items to wear to work. I keep my eye out for unique and quality items that will be eye catching and also hold up to me being on my feet for 8 hours a day. LAMO has great sheepskin winter boots (my sister has a pair she loves!)   and they also have great Spring items. I was a little surprised by the great new Spring items. I had thought of LAMO as a winter shoe company but they are so much more than that.

I love the Marina Stingray Moccasin in Aqua. Its soooooo comfotable! I have gotten many comments about how fashionable they are and what brand are they. I love being able to tell people LAMO makes them and they come in Berry and Black. Most days my feet are sore from standing for 8 hours but when I wear the Lamo shoes they are comfy. The shoe is lined with sheep wool. If you wear a little no show sock the wool inside the shoe stays nicer longer.

About Lamo Footwear:

LAMO Footwear is headquartered in Southern California, just outside the city of Los Angeles. We live in downtown and on the beach, and when it comes to the look and feel of our footwear, it's easy to see a strong California influence. The LAMO lifestyle look is relaxed, comfortable ~ yet with an edge and a definite eye for the trend.

Nothing says 'relaxed comfort' like sheepskin boots. And while Australia is the birthplace of the sheepskin boot, California was where they were put on the map. All it took was one enterprising Australian surfer to stuff his suitcase with a few pairs, show up on California's prime beach spots and get his fledging business started in one of the largest fashion markets in the world. The rest, as we know, is history: a look that is fashionably anti-fashion and devotees wearing boots year-round because they are simply the most comfortable thing imaginable.

The secret to sheepskin footwear lies in using the right kind of sheepskin, which is from Australian Merino sheep. LAMO is proud to exclusively use only premium quality Australian sheepskins and Australian Merino wool.

There are so many more great styles from LAMO for Spring and Winter.

You can see more styles from LAMO on their website, facebook and twitter. 





* I was not paid for this post. I was sent them item pictured to review.

Red Shoes! YES! Hotter Shoes Review and Giveaway

As everyone knows by now I have a love affair with shoes! Its my one thing that I do not bat an eye to spend money on and indulge in. Its a functional habit after all since we all need shoes for our feet!

I have a shoe must have list and a pair of comfy red shoes is on it. Sure I can buy some cheap heels and have red shoes but part of looking good is feeling good too. If you have on shoes that are not comfortable you can see it on a woman's face and how she walks. A woman that is rocking a pair of red shoes that are comfy is just awesome!

Being on my feet all day at work and chasing a toddler around on my days off I knew I needed some flat red shoes that I could feel cute in and run, jump and play in. I found a great UK company, Hotter that offers cute and comfy shoes for every occasion. I love being able to have online shopping connect me with companies I might not have found if not for the net. Hotter has many styles for heels, wedges, sandals, boot, flats and even a Men's line. Plus they even carry cute shoes in wide widths!

Since Red Shoes are on my shoe must list I selected the Lulu shoe in Chili Red. I LOVE the fit of this shoe. It runs true to size and is so comfy it feels like your not wearing any shoes at all! The red is a nice pop of color to any outfit. The design I liked for being comfy with the top strap and the side having a design cut out for air venting. I can wear these even without socks into the summer on days I do not feel like wearing a sandal. They are cute, feminine and sooo comfortable  I love that they were comfortable from day 1, no wearing them in or anything. The toe box is spacious allowing for perfect comfort. I wore these to work and my co-workers loved them. I am on my feet all day so comfort is a must.

A few other styles I liked are:

Chantel Shoe

Amethyst Shoe (shock absorbing heel)

Valetta 

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 *Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts Feb 9 2013 and ends on Feb 17, 2013 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a product to review for this post.

Tsukihoshi Kids Shoes Review and Giveaway

Finding the right shoes for kids can be rough. Things are too tight, too loose, too big, too small, it feels weird or they just agree with what you say then when you get home it turns out the shoes don't fit at all. But that's normal when it comes to kids and shoes. For them its harder to know if a shoe fits right so us as parents have to start out by giving them good choices when it comes to the brands we have them select from.

Plus they need to look cool not only to me but to my kid. My son at 3 is staring to get an opinion on what he wants in the way of shoe and clothing color, I think its so cute! I have done a lot of research on kids shoes for fit, durability, light weight and colors available. One shoe company that is at the top of my list is Tsukihoshi.

Tsukihoshi is a Japanese brand that has been around 1873. These shoes have proper arch support, flex at the toes of the foot allowing for running and jumping in comfort, barefoot like comfort (great for little developing feet)
light weight, easy on and off, and two great features that I LOVE an anti bacterial removable insoles and the best of all they are MACHINE WASHABLE!!! How awesome is that!!

I really do love these shoes and so does my son. He picked out the orange ones, he loves orange. Even my husband who is picky about style loves them. I was impressed by that! They are so easy to put on my son can do it himself. It has a Velcro top and fake laces. So they look cool and not like a typical no lace shoe.

My son was running so fast all over the mall yelling "Super Cool" and showing people his shoes I had to put him back into his stroller! He has a several other pairs of shoes but since he got these he insists on wearing his orange shoes. I love how great they fit his feet! They are a true to size fit and sizes range from Baby to Toddler to Youth.

I even saw that many celebrities kids are wearing Tsukihoshi too. Tori Spelling, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sandra Bullock, Adam Sandler, Julie Roberts, Jack Black, John Stewart and so many more celeb parents buy these shoes for their kids.  They come in several styles for boys and girls including a mary jane one that is so cute.

You can find Tsukihoshi (when you say it the T is silent) at Nordstrom, online and other high end kids shoes retailers. A great investment in the foot health of your little ones!

Here are some other fun styles I like:

For the Girls:

You can learn more about Tsukihoshi on their facebook and twitter pages.

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 *Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts Feb 6,  2013 and ends on Feb 15, 2013 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a product to review for this post.