OHbaby! Forums : First Shoes for Babies https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:43:31 +0000 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:05:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15483 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : You could try HoofThey have great...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=365834&title=first-shoes-for-babies#365834 Author: rachael-nick
Subject: 15483
Posted: 25 April 2008 at 12:05pm

You could try HoofThey have great shoes for crawlers and new walkers.

Also have great seconds sales, and from what I have heard the seconds are just like the good ones.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:05:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=365834&title=first-shoes-for-babies#365834 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : nikkiwhyte wrote:No Kate, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=358946&title=first-shoes-for-babies#358946 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 15483
Posted: 18 April 2008 at 7:38am

Originally posted by nikkiwhyte nikkiwhyte wrote:

No Kate, but I'm guessing it'd be in the UK as that's where they are from.

I know there's one in Street in somerset/dorset. But might make it expensive with airfares ]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:38:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=358946&title=first-shoes-for-babies#358946 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : charli has just got her first...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=358861&title=first-shoes-for-babies#358861 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 15483
Posted: 17 April 2008 at 10:37pm

charli has just got her first pair of 'hard' sole shoes yesterday and she's been walking since 13mths. i usually get her shoes from tnt or the warehouse because i can't justify spending a huge amount on something she'll grow out of so quickly. she's had about 6-7 pairs of shoes so i'm glad i only paid $5-10 for each of them

the tnt soft sole shoes are easy to get on. as are the warehouse ones. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:37:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=358861&title=first-shoes-for-babies#358861 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : No Kate, but I&#039;m guessing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=358056&title=first-shoes-for-babies#358056 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 15483
Posted: 17 April 2008 at 12:23pm

No Kate, but I'm guessing it'd be in the UK as that's where they are from.]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:23:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=358056&title=first-shoes-for-babies#358056 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Does anyone out there know if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=357976&title=first-shoes-for-babies#357976 Author: katesmum
Subject: 15483
Posted: 17 April 2008 at 11:14am

Does anyone out there know if Clarks Shoes has a factory shop?]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:14:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=357976&title=first-shoes-for-babies#357976 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Trademe! I got heaps on there,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=333980&title=first-shoes-for-babies#333980 Author: emz
Subject: 15483
Posted: 25 March 2008 at 1:00am

Trademe! I got heaps on there, had the first steps ones etc. This is weird, but I already put Jack in shoes as he loves to stand all day and would wear out his socks. Plus he fits mainly 6 months shoes, some 6-12 months in smaller fittings I fear for him having clown feet! Eek! I got two pairs of first steps ones with soft soles (but not the material, they're gripping rubber stuff) for $5 on TM the other day. Score...]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:00:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=333980&title=first-shoes-for-babies#333980 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Scarecrow Farm Have two brands...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=332657&title=first-shoes-for-babies#332657 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 15483
Posted: 22 March 2008 at 10:58pm

Scarecrow Farm Have two brands of soft soled baby / toddler shoes that I really like, 'Cute Baby Shoes' and 'Shoo Shoos' - ours have lasted really well, even through a few trips into the washing machine and drier! We've had Bobux in the past but the fit wasn't quite right, and we haven't really put her into hard soled shoes until reasonably recently.

Hoof does some good shoes too, and often have a good selection in their seconds area.]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:58:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=332657&title=first-shoes-for-babies#332657 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : I&#039;m not sure how much you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=332293&title=first-shoes-for-babies#332293 Author: lottieandharry
Subject: 15483
Posted: 22 March 2008 at 4:01pm

I'm not sure how much you want to pay but I bought 2feettall shoes for Charlotte. They are $40 a pair but they have a sturdy but flexible sole and she has worn and worn them and they have been fantastic. We are onto our second pair and they are super cute. We currently have red ones with coloured spots!! I didn't find them until she had been walking for a few months but I would recommend them. A friend had the wee sneakers for her wee boy and they were great too.
2feettall ]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:01:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=332293&title=first-shoes-for-babies#332293 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : i have this problem too! Luke...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331900&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331900 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 15483
Posted: 21 March 2008 at 4:42pm

i have this problem too! Luke is crawling everywhere and pulling to stand so he needs shoes especially crawling on concrete. Got a pair from the warehouse hopeless!! Kmart is better or No 1 shoe they have soft soles and thet stay on.
He only wears them at daycare, when he's crawling outside.]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:42:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331900&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331900 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : I found the Pitter Patter ones...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331812&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331812 Author: Andie
Subject: 15483
Posted: 21 March 2008 at 12:40pm

I found the Pitter Patter ones (from Farmers and Baby City - just under $20 a pair) GREAT!  Ella lived in them when she began walking, because they gave her traction on hard floors and I was sick of her slipping over & crying the minute she wandered into the kitchen.  They're much like Bobux, but I actually think they're a little better - comfier on Ella, and a better price.  100% Leather.  Only thing is, if the child wants to walk around outside in them they'll have a far shorter life.   I wanted to leave it as long as I could before putting her in rigid shoes, as their feet bones are still developing for so long - the less they're in shoes, the better.  (Try telling that to Miss Ella and her shoe obsession though). 

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:40:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331812&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331812 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : I&#039;ve recently bought Kryssi...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331452&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331452 Author: busymum
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 9:03pm

I've recently bought Kryssi some from Warehouse. She's still not walking, except around furniture, so it's more to keep her warm (with socks) and look fashionable Always go for a very soft sole until they have mastered walking in shoes. ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:03:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331452&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331452 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Has anyone tried the Moose brand?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331404&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331404 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 8:43pm

Has anyone tried the Moose brand? just saw them at Farmers this evening and they look very similar to Bobux.

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:43:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331404&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331404 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Jack still hasn&#039;t really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331241&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331241 Author: Sarah Beth
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 6:25pm

Jack still hasn't really worn shoes, will most likely get him some for winter though just due to the cold]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:25:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331241&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331241 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Oh oh they sound like what sam...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331237&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331237 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 6:13pm

Oh oh they sound like what sam has. They are gorgeous. I am wondering if they will fit her this winter though, she has only just grown out of her Newborn ones ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:13:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331237&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331237 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : My Mum just bought Lauren her...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331182&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331182 Author: peachy
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 4:56pm

My Mum just bought Lauren her first pair of winter boots. They are Bobux! I can't wait for her to wear them as they are so damn cute, just like minature uggboots!! So cute!!!!!!!]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:56:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331182&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331182 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : We go Bobux here. The factory...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331163&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331163 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 4:43pm

We go Bobux here. The factory shop is fantastic. The most expensive pair of Sam's for winter (the most gorgeous boots) were $20. Worth checking out if you can get to Botany.]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:43:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331163&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331163 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : i think i&#039;m a freak - my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331108&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331108 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 3:49pm

i think i'm a freak - my boys didnt wear shoes till they were way past one... i didnt see a need for them as their feet as still developing.
but i have seengood ones in kmart and occasionally the warehouse - the hi hippo brand seem pretty good. ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:49:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331108&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331108 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : The gremlins have been walking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331026&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331026 Author: Maya
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 2:34pm

The gremlins have been walking now for about 4 months and are still in Bobux, I love that they have nice soft soles. They walk outside in them too no problems at all.]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:34:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=331026&title=first-shoes-for-babies#331026 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Isla has been walking since christmas...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330993&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330993 Author: Kellz
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:52pm

Isla has been walking since christmas and Im still not buying her hard soles. We have a pair from t&t that my bro got her for christmas and i cant even get her feet in them cos the shoes have no flexibility at all. ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:52:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330993&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330993 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Since Daniel isn&#039;t walking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330991&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330991 Author: kebakat
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:49pm

Since Daniel isn't walking I'm not 100% sure but it's all we are going to get him this winter. I don't like the idea of putting a bubba in shoes with hard soles because their feet are still developing and they need to be flexible IMO. And shoes at this age I think are more to protect their feet from standing on bees and stubbing toes etc. If winter is anything like last year Daniel won't be doing lots outdoors anyway and if he is it will be on the lawn or concrete where it's pretty flat.]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:49:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330991&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330991 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Something like bobux would be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330979&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330979 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:44pm

Something like bobux would be fine

But apart from that, I loved Clark's First Steps, but they are a bit on the expensive side (and yes, they do grow out of them within months!)

Edited to fix name of shoes

Edited by nikkiwhyte]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:44:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330979&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330979 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Kebakat- do you think those shoes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330977&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330977 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:43pm

Kebakat- do you think those shoes would be alright for walking in? If they don't have a hardsole wouldn't they be uncorformable for walking in (i.e. you would feel the ground?). they do look really cool through.

Liking the sound of the Fisher Price shoes......

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:43:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330977&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330977 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Oh and for $17, they are cheap!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330971&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330971 Author: kebakat
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:39pm

Oh and for $17, they are cheap!]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:39:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330971&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330971 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : This is the site that we got Daniel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330970&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330970 Author: kebakat
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:39pm

This is the site that we got Daniel last winter.. baby unique They are like bobux, they are soft hard wearing leather so they don't have a hard sole like most bubbas shoes do. They were easy as to put on, you choose the colours and what style and they are hand made for you! They were fab! I'm getting another pair for Daniel when I actually get around to it]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:39:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330970&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330970 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Lots of people think u cant go...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330957&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330957 Author: Kellz
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:31pm

Lots of people think u cant go past Bobux,..but we have never been able to justify the $$. Im not in Auck, but I do know that there is an outlet somewhere u can get them cheaper.
I have found the Fisher Price ones really hard wearing, dont fall about at the seems like cheaper ones do. They come in like a plastic box packaging, and are with the baby socks etc,..not in the general show section of k-mart.]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:31:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330957&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330957 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : Kellz- She has just turned 9 months-...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330949&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330949 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:23pm

Kellz- She has just turned 9 months- isn't walking yet but is always on her feet and don't think it will be long until she is walking.  Cool- we have a kmart not too far from us, so might check them out in the weekend.

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:23:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330949&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330949 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : How old is Ella? I presume shes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330944&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330944 Author: Kellz
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:21pm

How old is Ella? I presume shes walking if your talking about soles wearing out? (Sorry if u have a ticker, but I cant see them).
Best value for $ Ive found is the Fisher Price range at K-mart. Genuine Leather, plastic sort of bit on the sole, hard wearing, cute and they look super comfy. $20!]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:21:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330944&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330944 <![CDATA[First Shoes for Babies : I need to buy Ella her first pair...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15483&PID=330934&title=first-shoes-for-babies#330934 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 15483
Posted: 20 March 2008 at 1:15pm

I need to buy Ella her first pair of shoes (exciting). i have looked in the normal kids shops (PP,JK Farmers etc) but am not impressed by the shoes for babies- some of them look really hard to put on, others don't look very corformable and look like the soles would wear out very quickly.

I don't want to pay a fortune for them (as I am guessing like everything else she will grow out of them quickly)...but can anyone recommend a good place to buy babies shoes from or a particular brand?

TIA

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