https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:21:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614529 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:25:50 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2614529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like them to have play shoes, regular casual shoes and something a bit dressier for church/holidays. So at least 3 to 4 pairs. Which does seem like a lot. It gets so muddy on our property that we really need to separate play shoes if it's been raining. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614522 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:17:20 +0000 KayKay 2614522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last fall/winter for DD1, we had sneakers, riding boots, and snow boots. That seemed like the bare minimum to me. There were definitely a couple times when I wished we regular rain boots, but I'll be honest we don't spend THAT much time outside playing in the cold rain. If it was warm-ish rain in the early fall, she just went barefoot or wore her Natives. And there were several instances when I wished she had something nicer/non-boot (e.g., Christmas party), but her boots were cute enough that it was ultimately fine. </p> <p>This year we had to get some "inside shoes" to wear/leave at school, and I'll also get the rainboots and nicer shoes that I wished I had last year :silly: </p> <p>So I'd say that probably 3 pairs for fall/winter is probably the minimum, but if you want to be a little more prepared, you'll need 5-6? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614516 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:10:03 +0000 Mamaof2 2614516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For fall/winter</p> <p>DS - 2 pairs sneakers<br /> 1 snow boots</p> <p>DD - 1 sneaker<br /> 1 fashion boot<br /> 1 snow boot</p> <p>DD isn't into mary janes or toms or anything else so we stick with the basics - if she was I would buy her 1 additional pair.</p> <p>she loves sandals so she had lots in the summer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614508 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:50:25 +0000 ShootingStar 2614508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With a boy I feel like we need less shoes, but when I add them up it still feels like a lot. </p> <p>Fall/winter:<br /> Sneakers<br /> Rain/slush/light snow boots (Boggs)<br /> Snow boots</p> <p>Summer<br /> 2 pairs of sneakers (one that's better for the sandy playground at daycare, one that's easier to get on/off for non daycare days)<br /> Sandals<br /> Water shoes (these live at daycare)</p> <p>I don't bother with dress shoes as we rarely need them. I do with there was a boys equivalent to Mary Janes though - something comfy and available with a sneaker sole, but still looks a little dressier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614506 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:49:01 +0000 Foodnerd81 2614506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying to figure this out too. Girls definitely need more than boys! I think in your case the Ugg type shoes could replace riding boots though. </p> <p>I'm thinking for my toddler:<br /> Casual sturdy Mary Janes (like stride rite)<br /> Athletic sneakers<br /> Rain/ winter boots (hoping I can get away with just one for both?)<br /> "Fancy" dress shoes- Mary Janes but dressier, I don't mind going cheaper for these</p> <p>I may also get casual boots for her but I did last year and she hardly wanted to wear them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614501 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:39:49 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2614501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't answer in that other thread because I feel like our shoe needs may be different.<br /> Every fall/winter we need:<br /> Snow boots<br /> Rain boots<br /> Indoor shoes for school (easy on off)<br /> Athletic sneakers<br /> Casual sneakers<br /> Flats</p> <p>I usually add a pair of mary Jane sneakers and casual boots. </p> <p>6-8 pairs minimum. it feels excessive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614497 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:36:53 +0000 Adira 2614497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have boys so I don't really buy them anything fancy. They both have a pair of sneakers and a pair of snow boots. I've done warm/non-snow boots in the paste (like Uggs) and they are super cute, but didn't get a lot of wear from my kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614496 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:36:10 +0000 looch 2614496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get my son two pairs of shoes for school, just in case one is dirty/wet, we always have a second pair at the ready.</p> <p>Aside from snow and rain boots, I don't buy other kinds of shoes, but I suppose that is largely because I also don't buy any fancier/dressier clothing. There are times I wish he had a loafer or something, maybe when he gets older. I kind of view it like my husband, who has a black pair, a dress pair, leather sneakers and athletic sneakers. Women and girls need more, I think!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614490 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:29:38 +0000 sandy 2614490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think for school aged kiddos, at a minimum, a pair of sturdy shoes (like athletic or rubber soled shoes for running around the playground) and a pair of boots for rainy and colder weather (for going on field trips to the farm/pumpkin patch)</p> <p>Extra shoes - another pair of rubber soled shoes for dressier outfits, another pair of boots for dressier outfits. And if weather is an issue snow boots if needed </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-different-types-of-shoes-are-necessary#post-2614359 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 07:15:00 +0000 Bao 2614359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am looking around for shoes for LO for this fall and winter. So far I have a pair of athletic shoes and I ordered her a pair of off brand Ugg type boots. I'm thinking she needs a casual pair of shoes and possibly a casual boot that's more for fall and not winter, like riding boots...but is that too much? That just seems like a lot of shoes for one kid, but with the weather changes and different types of outfits it almost seems necessary? </p>