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Tricia Tussing
August 31, 2025
Great Quality Boys’ Dress Shoes - Be Mindful of Sizing
We bought these shoes for my son to wear to a formal event, and they turned out perfect. The shoes are very well-made, sturdy, and look sharp with dress clothes. They definitely give a polished, formal look.Sizing was a bit tricky, my son is a true size 10 1/2 in kids’ shoes, but these run narrow. We ended up going up a half size to an 11 wide, and that was the perfect fit. If your child has slightly average or wider feet, I’d recommend sizing up and considering the wide width option. My son doesn't have a wide foot I consider his average if that helps.Overall, these are high-quality, attractive shoes that hold up well for special occasions. We’re very happy with the purchase!
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Wedding shoes, fit as expected. My son liked this, I can offer advice. measure both of your little one’s feet before buying toddler shoes (if there’s a big difference between feet, aim to fit the larger size). Toddler’s feet can vary by as much as a half size. Keep in mind, too, that kids’ feet grow quickly, so you should re-measure your pup’s paws every two or three months to account for toddler growth.Bring her to her feet. Your child should be standing while being measured for shoes. Keep an eye on her toes: Tots tend to curl theirs under, but that will throw off the measurement.Put a sock in it. Your child’s shoe, that is. When he tries on shoes, he should have on the same type of socks he’ll likely wear with the shoes. This way you’ll get the fit just right.Stick out your thumb, and use it to make sure your little one’s big toe isn’t bumping up against the inside of the shoe. The best shoes for toddlers should allow for a thumb’s width (about half an inch) between her toe and the tip of the shoe.If the shoe fits, buy it in that size. When buying toddler shoes, don’t be tempted to go a little larger to try to get a few extra months of wear out of it. Too-big shoes are hard to walk in and could even be unsafe. If one foot is markedly bigger than the other, however, buy to fit the larger one.Check that heel. Watch your toddler walk in the shoe and hone in on the back of the shoe. If it looks loose or slips up and down, the friction could lead to blisters.Buck the trends. Pointy boots, clogs, and other high-fashion footwear may be adorable, but they aren't the best shoes for toddlers who are still learning to walk — they won’t provide the support and stability a newbie needs.Mind the material. Even when you have your eye out for toddler sandals, look for a shoe made of canvas, cloth, or leather (rather than rubber or plastic), all of which are porous and allow air to circulate in and out, and also are flexible. You should be able to bend a toddler’s shoe in your hand without much effort.Get in the groove. Steer clear of treads that are smooth and slick, so a wobbly tot is less likely to slip and slide. Likewise, avoid shoe soles with deep grooves that could easily “catch” on the edge of a rug or sidewalk and trip up your tyke. And the same goes for the leopard-skin pointy or hipster motorcycle boots. Your shoe fetish must stay in your own closet (for now anyway). Toddler shoes are there to support and stabilize new walkers. Barefoot is best, but when outdoors — think function over fashion. Or, give them both. Mmm… that’s a no-brainer. Remember: If your kid starts screaming, it may not be the shoe. It may just be naptime! So, congratulate yourself on surviving the crowded (non-virtual) department store with a toddler and head out. Why yes, you deserve that glass of wine waiting for you at home.One size fits today. As tempting as it might be, don’t buy bigger shoes for the months ahead. Shoes that are too big are hard to walk in and can cause falling and tripping (i.e., drunken sailors on the loose). I get this to my neighbors afterwards.
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