https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:50:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763646 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:11:16 +0000 lilyofthewest 2763646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've kept the ones LO wore from barely walking through size 6.5/7. For those sizes, he didn't stay in the same shoes for more than 3 months at a time. </p> <p>Now, he's more active (and rougher on shoes!) and his feet aren't growing as quickly. I think he's been in the same size shoes for almost 6 months now and doesn't seem close to outgrowing them. I think most of the larger size 7s and everything bigger will be trash by the time he outgrows it (if not before). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763633 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:20:08 +0000 birdofafeather 2763633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>reused all the shoes that we're trashed or i didn't hate the look of. i'll be getting rid of a lot more this time around though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763481 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:44:32 +0000 hellobeeboston 2763481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally! The ones that get overused and worn out I will toss, but so many of my older son's shoes have been worn by my younger son! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763427 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:24:07 +0000 mdf106 2763427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried to reuse, but my second has shorter wider feet, so they have not worked well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763415 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:10:47 +0000 gingerbebe 2763415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept any shoes from DS2 that were in good shape. Especially until age 2, his feet grew SO STINKING FAST that he never wore shoes for more than a few months, sometimes only weeks, before outgrowing them. After 2, I'm a little more selective because he wears them longer and beats them up more with aggressive play. </p> <p>However, I DID buy DS2 brand new Robeez and his own first pair of Stride Rite SRTs so that he had new shoes when he first started walking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763410 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:06:46 +0000 lioneyes 2763410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anything not tottaly trashed, I kept. When/if we have another, I will assess each pair when the time comes, same as clothes. Definitely dress shoes/snow and rain boots will be fine, but some pairs of sneakers might be too broken in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763396 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 09:38:56 +0000 snowjewelz 2763396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 wore hand me down shoes to begin with; DD2 will wear whatever's still in good condition. Obv if something's really worn out I would get new ones but so far I feel comfortable giving her everything DD1 wore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763391 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 09:33:46 +0000 youboots 2763391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We keep anything in decent shape </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763381 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 09:13:19 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2763381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If they're in rough shape, we still reuse for play shoes. The boys were born in the same month, but LO2 is so much smaller than LO1 was, so they're starting to get off season from each other. But things like sneakers when I know they'll be playing after it's just rained, or we'll be going to the park where it's super muddy, I put him in his older brother's hand me downs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763378 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 09:10:33 +0000 sauerkraut 2763378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've gotten a few pairs of hand me down shoes and feel fine using them. I'm also saving shoes that are in good condition for possible #2. I'll shop used for things like snow or rain boots. I wouldn't reuse shoes that were totally worn out, but those things are pricey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763359 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:46:07 +0000 skinnycow 2763359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've held on to almost all of DD's shoes for future babies! She doesn't really trash them with the exception of the shoes she wears to daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763295 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:06:12 +0000 Mamatimes3 2763295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No to everyday shoes. Yes to barely worn shoes like dress shoes. But I'm probably the minority on hellobee. I'm not into hand me downs. DS2 probably only uses about 20% of big brother's old clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763293 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:55:20 +0000 Corduroy 2763293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We reuse. My mom told me she had always been told never to reuse but we're a no shoes house and DCP is no shoes so I figure they aren't in "bad" shoes a large percentage of the time anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763242 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 18:45:30 +0000 Foodnerd81 2763242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even the pretty worn stuff I save as spares for messy days, back up in the car, type of shoes. But I have been trying to buy little sister new everyday shoes at least. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763220 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 17:24:32 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2763220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StrawberryBee: I read you shouldn't reuse shoes. Or kids are too far apart (girl, boy, then another girl five years after the first) to have saved the shoes anyway but I would basically toss anything that has a visible imprint from their foot, so the heavily used stuff. But my kids tend to be the wear the same shoe daily for months kinda of kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763217 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 17:18:29 +0000 LemonJack 2763217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm keeping all of DD1's shoes for DD2. I also already have a lot of hand me down shoes from my nieces that DD1 wears. If they're well worn they are used as spares. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763215 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:53:05 +0000 StrawberryBee 2763215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763205 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 14:56:22 +0000 travellingbee 2763205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We saved them all, pretty much, until he was like 3. DS2 has been wearing them happily! Now though, DS1 is rough on his shoes and they last longer so he generally keeps them until they are falling apart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763196 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 13:32:34 +0000 maddyz 2763196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get new ones for any the it looks like her gait changed the wear. I wore some handed down shoes as a kid and I remember if not doing good to wear someone else's broken in shoes. Things like rain boots, sandles, dress shoes are totally fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763193 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 13:23:46 +0000 yin 2763193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kept them all, and it's nice seeing them worn again on LO2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763189 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:59:25 +0000 Littlebit7 2763189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept all of her shoes. Now that we are having a boy, about two thirds of them should work for him. The pairs in a bit more rough shape will live in the car or stroller as extras. Most of the shoes I purchased for her were pretty gender neutral anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763188 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:49:55 +0000 bhbee 2763188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept anything in good condition in case we have a third or to pass to my niece/nephew. I also kept some that had been worn more but were super cute or more expensive as I'd be less able to repurchase for a third. I definitely find as they get older the shoes get grosser and not worth saving, except special things like boots, dress shoes, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763187 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:49:54 +0000 helloperidot 2763187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept decorative baby shoes (cute little booties DD wore before turning 1 and actually walking) and her jelly shoes, but will buy new trainers and daily wear shoes because they get a lot of wear and tear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763185 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:47:54 +0000 Mamag511 2763185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd reuse all except for sneakers that she wore everyday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763183 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:41:17 +0000 PinkElephant 2763183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept excellent condition baby shoes and things like water shoes, snow boots, rain boots, etc., and a few things like sneakers or jellies to be yard/mud shoes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763148 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:57:40 +0000 Alba4 2763148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept olderbrother's shoes that were in good condition. My DS2 has huge feet and his first pair of shoes at 12 months were size 7. He needed a different brand (Nike) not Stride Rite. I'm still going to try his older bro's shoes as he grows. Maybe they will fit better in time? Otherwise I donate or sell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763146 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:49:06 +0000 Nonimouse 2763146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's my understanding that it's important for shoes to mold to the wearers feet and that used isn't ideal. </p> <p>That said, I kept all DS's shoes and will use them as spares (if the regular shoes are wet, missing, etc) and will definitely reuse rain boots, snow boots, water shoes, anything worn for a short time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763145 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:40:31 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2763145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldnt give it a second thought. We buy gently used shoes whenever we can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763144 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:23:32 +0000 Raspberry 2763144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've tossed all of DS's shoes except for a pair he grew out of after one wear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-keep-shoes-to-reuse#post-2763143 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 09:16:35 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2763143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. So far DD hasn't trashed her shoes so they are being handed down to baby sister. I've also put DD in hand me down shoes from friends. </p>