https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:32:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833588 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:37:17 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2833588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks so much everyone!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833545 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:41:49 +0000 looch 2833545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Merrell makes very sturdy waterproof hiking style sneakers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833518 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:40:06 +0000 SweetiePie 2833518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And actually converse are pretty great. The Velcro ones. They seem to have a heavier/harder/thicker rubber sole. THOSE we have def had for a year or so at a time. My husband just got sick of them because I rebought them so many times in same colors! But we still always have one pair on hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833512 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:13:33 +0000 Madison43 2833512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: second these. We love this shoe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833504 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 07:21:42 +0000 SweetiePie 2833504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here it is. I do find that Nikes run small (at least smaller than converse). </p> <p><a href="https://m.zappos.com/p/nike-kids-revolution-4-infant-toddler-light-carbon-obsidian-thunder-blue-white/product/8946845/color/741264" rel="nofollow">https://m.zappos.com/p/nike-kids-revolution-4-infant-toddler-light-carbon-obsidian-thunder-blue-white/product/8946845/color/741264</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833502 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 07:20:10 +0000 SweetiePie 2833502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do Nikes and one in particular we really like. I’ll find link they were recently on sale at Zappos.<br /> We got him a pair in December last year and they lasted up until a couple weeks ago. Honestly might have lasted longer but my husband took him to a playground and he splashed in puddles and he forgot to take them out of the plastic bag after for a few days 🙄</p> <p>So they lasted about 7months but that was with everyday wear including about a mile or two of walking every day (or scootering). We live in the city so we walk a TON. Plus outdoor playground almost every day. </p> <p>Bonus they are very easy to put on (for adults AND kids). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833494 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:43:49 +0000 808love 2833494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love Saucony and Dd grew out before they wore down. I found Aasics to be very durable but don’t buy online without reading reviews can there are so many versions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833445 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:56:41 +0000 SweetCaroline 2833445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love our Keen sneakers. DD has had them for almost a year (I bought 0.5-1 size bigger) and when she grows out, they are in good enough shape I will save them as a play pair of shoes for #2. We will buy Keen for our next pair also.</p> <p>I have even washed them 5-6 times. The only wear they are showing is the tread is wearing like a pair of tires would. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833385 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:43:31 +0000 psw27 2833385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We tend to do Nike's for my son who is almost 4 but not the ones with mesh toes - those ones fall apart. He has to have the little plastic lip or a bit of plastic coating that extends up. For some reason he must scrape his toes a lot (maybe scooter riding) and the mesh ones get holes after days! So we learned that lesson quickly. He also beats up his natives pretty good and those have hung in so far!</p> <p>These are the ones that are working for us right now:</p> <p><a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/nike-kids-flex-experience-run-7-little-kid-wolf-grey-white-cool-grey/product/8974026/color/250933" rel="nofollow">https://www.zappos.com/p/nike-kids-flex-experience-run-7-little-kid-wolf-grey-white-cool-grey/product/8974026/color/250933</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833370 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:09:28 +0000 lioneyes 2833370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do adidas sambas, nike free runs, and in winter, the gap high tops with velcro. They all seem to last until he outgrows them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833364 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:59:01 +0000 kiddosc 2833364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had really good luck with the stride rite breccen sneaker. E always tears holes in the toes of his shoes, but these lasted the whole school year. </p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stride-Rite-Breccen-Sneaker-Toddler/dp/B01N764CQR/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1531328225&#038;sr=8-5&#038;keywords=stride+rite+boys+sneakers" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Stride-Rite-Breccen-Sneaker-Toddler/dp/B01N764CQR/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1531328225&#038;sr=8-5&#038;keywords=stride+rite+boys+sneakers</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833354 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:39:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 2833354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really want to try Plae shoes- I’m planning to get a pair before school starts. We have the saucony Jazz- not jazz light- I wonder if they are more durable because the sides seem sturdier? They are also a bit wider though, since the light ones were too narrow for my LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833353 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:39:24 +0000 Silva 2833353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our Plae shoes took a real beating at preschool and held up well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833352 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:38:40 +0000 Sams Mom 2833352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have researched this a lot over the last few months because my son is really hard on shoes even though he outgrows them fairly quick. I have narrowed it down to New Balance or Asics, Asics is having their semi-annual sale right now too if you go that route. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833349 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:37:02 +0000 snowjewelz 2833349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had several pairs of New Balance as well since DD was a walker. I stick to sneaker brands that offer velcro and have been very happy with them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833347 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:35:24 +0000 alphagam84 2833347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We really like the Nike toddler shoes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833340 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:22:38 +0000 peachykeen 2833340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 has had good luck with New Balances. I just buy whatever option/color is on sale, so no clue on different types - they've all lasted past the time she outgrew them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/durable-sneakers-for-preschooler#post-2833317 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:09:36 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2833317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have a favorite, durable sneaker for their preschooler? We love the Saucony Jazz Lite, but they only lasted us about 6 months before falling apart, and that was even with us alternating 2 different pairs!<br /> DS is not particularly rough on his clothing, but I would love to find a more durable sneaker for this year. He wears Keen sandals the other 1/2 of the year, and they hold up great. (He will be 4 soon, and is likely a size 10) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-sneakers#post-2254160 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:30:31 +0000 blackbird 2254160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anything that slips on! Like a driving shoe style. I'm ordering E some vans this year </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-sneakers#post-2254150 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:27:45 +0000 Worrywart 2254150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found DD (3 years old) super cute Nikes at Nordstrom Rack. They are the velcro ones and she loves putting them on herself. Perfect for the fall! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-sneakers#post-2254115 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:00:53 +0000 beloved 2254115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the Velcro (no laces) converse . We are on our 3rd pair ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-sneakers#post-2254112 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:00:06 +0000 QueensBee 2254112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Thanks! These are cute and I love payless prices! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-sneakers#post-2252942 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:46:56 +0000 travellingbee 2252942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Actually I just got great ones from Payless that are super easy to put on. They are Champions. Velcro and tongue pulls really far forward.</p> <p>ETA: obviously not slip on but still pretty easy once you prep them but opening Velcro </p> <p>[attach=3175/15/nsiea8.450x600.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-sneakers#post-2252911 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:03:16 +0000 QueensBee 2252911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm searching for a fall sneaker for my son, who is 29 months.<br /> He's been wearing crocs all summer and I love how he can be very independent with them! He knows how to put them on and take them off, and how to tell the right foot from the left foot. </p> <p>Are there any sneakers that are also easy for toddlers to handle on their own? Of course, velcro is way easier than shoelaces but it still adds a layer of complexity. Are there any cute slip-ons that you'd recommend?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fave-toddler-sneakers#post-962725 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:23:13 +0000 regberadaisy 962725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: yes!!! Love Sorels! I've gotten them for nieces and nephews on deal sites and they've been great. They're also in 6pm a lot. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fave-toddler-sneakers#post-962689 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:11:52 +0000 chopsuey 962689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dd loves her nikes. I love them bc they're cute and easy for her to put on and take off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fave-toddler-sneakers#post-962684 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:10:58 +0000 Mrs. Twine 962684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I just wanted to add that we have been through lots of winter boots and we adore Sorel. They stand up to really cold temperatures and rough play. The best is that they have a cinch at the ankle to customize fit and make sure they stay on snugly, and a toggle at the top (so at calf height) to cinch around snowsuit fabric and keep snow out. Ellie freaks if she gets snow inside her boots (I don't much care for the feeling, either), and if we are out playing and it's below zero I prefer her feet to stay dry. They do the trick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fave-toddler-sneakers#post-962676 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:07:59 +0000 Mrs. Twine 962676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: You stole it. But they are the AWESOMEST. Our kids play in poop on the regular (one of the perks of farm life?) and being able to wash shoes so easily is just the best. Mud, smells, you name it, it comes off like a dream and the shoes look brand new. </p> <p>Unfortunately Ellie has discovered light up shoes. We do like Geox (she's had two pair now), but they would be much better if you only ever wore them indoors. They are cute and comfortable and very well made, but a pain in the tush to clean because they are all leather (well, pretty much). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fave-toddler-sneakers#post-962648 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:02:35 +0000 anbanan15 962648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tsukihoshi!!</p> <p>Machine washable, antibacterial insole, hold up REALLY well, fit chunky feet well. We love love love these shoes around here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fave-toddler-sneakers#post-962633 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:56:37 +0000 regberadaisy 962633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: glad to hear you like the Land's End boots. That's def where I will look too. Snow hits around October here so I need to start my boot deal search soon! </p>