https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:04:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1836212 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:57:32 +0000 ValentineMommy 1836212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: The Stonz boots have flexible soles! </p> [attach=2736/14/nawufw.350x359.stonz.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1835944 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:19:56 +0000 allison 1835944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know about "necessities", but this winter my LO has more shoes than normal, for some reason. We've got "sporty" low-top sneakers (a gift), high-top canvas sneakers, and leather boots. Then I've got to find him some snow boots and some warm moccasins or something for inside. Too many! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1835677 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:35:06 +0000 Silva 1835677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are planning on a cozy classroom shoe (so her feet stay warm but she doesn't slip) to wear at daycare/anywhere else she needs an indoor shoe, a winter boot, and a "dress shoe." It snows a ton and is cold here, so she will just wear the winter boots whenever we go out. At home she is usually just in socks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1835427 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:10:46 +0000 looch 1835427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: Will do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1835158 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:54:00 +0000 allison 1835158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Let me know, please, if you find any snow boots with flexible-ish soles! My LO is 18 months now, and he would do so much better with a boot that's a bit easier to walk in. But being in CO, snow boots are essential. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1835154 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:52:37 +0000 loveisstrange 1835154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say sneakers, snow boots and a pair of dress shoes is kind of the bare necessities. </p> <p>C has casual boots, snow boots, sneakers and dress shoes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1835146 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:50:44 +0000 aegie 1835146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in the north east so snow boots are necessary, especially after last winter. I have igor snow boots plus she wears her TOMS pretty religiously. I have dress shoes for her to wear when we go out. I have a pair of rain boots, but they're still a little too big for her, so I'll probably have her wear them in the spring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834859 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:45:56 +0000 Sparkler 1834859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my son, I just have a pair of sneakers and a pair of snow boots. He just wears sneakers for dress up as we dress up infrequently. For my daughter, we have sneakers, mary janes, fall boots and snow boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834840 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:41:07 +0000 Alivoo01 1834840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like I need to get DS some type of boots this year since he's walking now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834795 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:21:54 +0000 yoursilverlining 1834795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: Depending on what material the rain boots are made out of, they can crack in the colder, snowy temperatures. They are also often not going to be warm enough; your/their feet will get too cold because there isn’t insulation like in winter boots. Also, as others have said, snow will just get inside of rain boots. </p> <p>We have rain boots, snow boots, leather boots, and Ugg boots. The Ugg are least practical, as they can’t really be worn outside when it’s wet or snowy; they do keep toes warm though. Her winter boots are from LL Bean. We also got a pair from Carters last year, but they were more cute than actually good, practical boots. The leather boots were good for days that were not super cold or super snowy because they were somewhat warm, but didn’t get wet in muck and mud/snow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834730 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:57:44 +0000 lamariniere 1834730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our winters are typically cold and snowy (although it didn't snow at all last winter). I bought Sorel boots for DS last year because he goes outside to the park every day with school and I'm always paranoid about him having cold feet. He wore them nearly every day last winter. He has sneakers too, but I don't send him to school in sneakers unless it is warm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834704 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:46:22 +0000 mrsjyw 1834704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sneakers and boots </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834695 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:41:18 +0000 ValentineMommy 1834695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got Stonz boots for this year because they can slip over their actual shoes. I can't wait to have him wear them, they're super cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834661 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:31:15 +0000 hilsy85 1834661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are getting:<br /> 1-2 pairs of sneakers and a pair of bog boots/other water resistant and warm boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834657 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:29:17 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1834657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: @swurlygurl: snow gets into rain boots whereas rain foots fit tightly around the ankle.</p> <p>we have sorels and they are very heavy... but they are waterproof! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834654 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:27:14 +0000 LuLu Mom 1834654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WE stick with: </p> <p>1) tennis shoes (bought 2 pairs of Converse one for daycare, one for at home)<br /> 2) boots (cute but functional for cold days)<br /> 3) dress shoes (for holiday's &amp; church) </p> <p>she's never outside in the snow, but if she shows interest this year in snow play than I will get her some cheap snow boots, since she will hardly use them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834639 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:19:48 +0000 Mamaof2 1834639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: last year they had a 1 day sale with cartwheel - 40% off! Hope they do that again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834634 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:19:00 +0000 Bao 1834634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to get her a pair of off brand uggs and regular playing in the snow boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834630 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:17:50 +0000 swurlygurl 1834630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Okay, good to know, thanks!</p> <p>@Mamaof2: Awesome! Now to wait for some good Target shoe coupons/sales... :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834629 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:17:01 +0000 looch 1834629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: that is our problem as well, it's like he just "marches" instead of walks. I really need something different this year, they go outside for a full hour in all weather at his new preschool.</p> <p>We had been using ones from Lands End. They're good, but not great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834624 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:15:27 +0000 Mamaof2 1834624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: nope - they all held up well! If my kids feet hadn't grown I would be able to use them again!</p> <p>@looch: I have never seen soft sole ones - wish they made them - last year DD did ok when she was almost 3 but before that my kids just stood there because walking in the stiff heavy sole was really hard for them to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834623 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:15:03 +0000 mrs. wagon 1834623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: I have rain boots for the kids since we have 4 seasons... so they sometimes use rain boots in the winter or spring when it's not quite as cold. But when there's snow at all, we usually stick with snow boots since they have the drawstring to keep snow from going down into them. They are clunky but the kids have no problem walking in them! They are also super warm so not ideal for rainy warmer days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834616 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:11:52 +0000 swurlygurl 1834616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: @mrs. wagon: Is the difference in snow and rain boots the comfort factor? I'm assuming like @looch: mentioned that snow boots are more clunky and difficult to walk in, so thinner rain boots are better for when they're not having to tromp through snow?</p> <p>Is my SoCal showing? Haha - I still don't have my own pair of boots...</p> <p>@Mamaof2: Good to hear about Target! Did you notice a difference in longevity? I'd be willing to pay more if they'd last for two kids as opposed to just one season for one kid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834605 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:08:49 +0000 fairy 1834605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! I didn't even think about this yet since LO wasn't walking last winter lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834593 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:05:54 +0000 looch 1834593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am on the hunt for snow boots with a flexible sole, the ones I have been getting are rather clunky and they are difficult to walk in. I also need something that he can learn to put on and take off on his own, any suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834590 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:05:24 +0000 mrs. wagon 1834590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was JUST updating our winter shoe wardrobe!!!</p> <p>For our LOs we need the following for winter:</p> <p>1) Sneakers<br /> 2) Snow Boots<br /> 3) Dress Shoes<br /> 4) Rain Boots (although our snow boots are waterproof as well)<br /> 5) Dress Boots (for LMW)</p> <p>The last two are optional, but we happen to have them for both kids already... I really need dress shoes for both kids. "Dress" meaning like a mary jane for LMW and either a cool Converse or a Timberland low boot for WJ. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834578 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:02:52 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1834578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>last winter it snowed so much, we couldn't have survived without snow boots because they had to walk to school in the snow. in years past we've survived without snow boots, but that means that you can't play in the snow. so we have to have snow boots every winter because they sure love playing in the snow!</p> <p>other than that they need velcro sneakers for daily wear, and you can get by without rainboots, but they're a nice to have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834577 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:02:11 +0000 Mamaof2 1834577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sneakers for DCP/school and winter boots for the snow.</p> <p>In the past I bought LL bean boots and liked them but last year I bought some from Target and they worked great - we got TONS of snow last winter too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-shoes-what-are-your-los-necessities#post-1834563 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 10:58:53 +0000 swurlygurl 1834563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Which kind of shoes do you think are necessary for the winter, especially where it snows?</p> <p>We're boring and practical over here, so I try to get by with as few pair of shoes as possible. Do you think kids need a pair of boots, in addition to their every day pair of tennis shoes?<br /> I think I probably will need to get L a pair of boots since I would cringe if her tennis shoes got too wet/snowy/muddy. Favorite winter boots? </p>