First Shoes

Dear Conor,

Because you are doing so much standing on your own and walking assisted Daddy and I decided it was time for you to have your first real pair of shoes (well, Mommy decided and Daddy said ok).  So, we drove down to Kittery to go to the Stride Rite Outlet to have you sized and pick out some new 'kicks'.

Getting your foot measured

Now to measure the next one.....have to check to see which is bigger

All done - 4.5W it is!

We spent a little time looking at shoes and trying the various styles on.  Some were tigher than others because of the way they closed (one zig-zag velcro vs. two straight ones) and some had licensed characters and others did not.  We decided on a simple traditional pair of shoes for you in a size 4.5W.  Then we learned that it was buy 1 get 1 1/2 off so we also bought a pair of shoes in the next size up!

Paying for your FIRST two pairs of shoes

Your first shoes!

Shoes are fun to play with

and to eat!

We plan on introducing the shoes pretty slowly because you have never worn anything but socks and these are much more structured and do have some weight to them though their soles are very flexible.

The box is also a lot of fun to play with!

 
We hope these shoes will be a good first pair of shoes and will enable you to walk outside while you continue to learn to walk barefoot while inside!

xoxo
Mommy