Finally affordable stride rites!
Like so stoked finally got a pair of stride rites for my sweet little toddlers EXTRA WIDE foot that didn't cost $50+!He had only been wearing new balance xw until now, because the price point was easier to stomach and the width is good. But I'm seriously glad I have a tiny bit more choice of either brand in their extra wides... Like why is it so hard to find extra wide in toddler shoes, and not break the bank?? It's sad that I pay around $40/a pop for this kid to wear shoes why enough for his feet, but I refuse to squeeze his foot into shoes that don't give his foot space.End rant, these shoes are adorable! I love the casual look of these with the mixed textures of 2 different colors of leather and mesh. The length of the strap is AMAZINGLY long, it allows for their foots chunkiness to not be squeezed by a restrictive strap. So this is great if they not only have wide but thick feet, which he does. These are also lightweight and he wears them as his daily sneaker.The insole is removable, I don't think we need to, but they will probably make it easier if you are in need to braces. or inserts. Another huge plus is they are machine washable!!
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Amazon Customer
January 13, 2025
Great shoe
Baby loved his shoes. Great fit easy to put on and take off. Velcro held strong. Very stylish and went well with everything. Baby seemed to “step wide and hard in them. No sure how comfy they are
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Perfect for SMOs!
Bought these for my son who wears SMOs.The x-wide width is the perfect size. Easy to remove the interior liner. Love these for how easy it is to put on and strap. As easy to put on as the Billy shoes. The Velcro is strong and does not come undone. Glad I found a shoe that’s cute and easy to put on with SMOs!
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Great for children with wide feet or wears a brace
Finally found a shoe that has long enough straps, wide enough and deep enough to fit my son’s foot into with his AFO brace. I’m very thankful for this brand and extra wide option. Simply, no other sneaker has fit in his size until these!
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excellent sneakers
This is my 3rd pair of these sneakers I purchased for my kid. Great material, holds up well in the washer, inserts are removable and can be washed, very comfortable, durable. Velcro straps are easily adjustable even for little hands. also has wide sized which are great! Definitely recommend even wide
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Rahul K
September 16, 2022
Pricey for the quality but good fit for extra wide feet
My son needs extra wide shoes, and Stride Rite is the only brand which kinda fits him well. But the quality of the overall shoe is not up to the top dollar price tag it carries. The velcro straps looks worn down in less than a month's time. Also, there are some threads loose in first week. Not long lasting if your kid is very active.
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Morgan H.
October 15, 2022
Finally-- shoes to fit my son's SMOs!
I've been searching high and low! The extra-wide new balance tennies in multiple styles (everyone says they fit great) won't even go over my son's SMOs. The Billy shoes break every 3-4 weeks. Crocks are ugly and aren't warm enough in the winter. I finally ordered these as a last ditch and they are the best we have had!The straps velcro but are extra long, the sole cushion is easily removed, the shoes basically have no angle between the heel and toe and have a thick/sturdy sole. They are neutral navy that works great with most outfits (we have used them for athletic events and also under khakis for dress clothes) and 3-4 weeks in they are holding up great. SO grateful for finding these, and they will be ordered again in the spring if needed!
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