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Kid Fashion

Walk on! These kids' shoes are a perfect fit for fall styles. by Kelly St. John RegierPublished: September, 2008

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Let’s face it, parents. Shoes are a big-ticket item when it comes to dressing kids. So when it comes to choosing fall footwear, remember the experts’ rules: Fashion is fun, but the most important thing about kids’ shoes is that they fit well. Have your children measured by a professional about every three months to account for growth spurts. As a rule, shoes that fit properly should have about a thumb width between the longest toe and the shoe. What a Croc These slip-ons offer a cozy twist on the Crocs’ typical design, with a washable synthetic fur lining that keeps feet dry and toasty in cool weather. Kid’s Mammoth Croc, $29.99, sizes child 6/7–junior 3 See crocs.com for store locations. Everyone loves Elmo Sneakers are best when it’s time for kids to run, jump and play. So slip on a pair of New Balance’s Sesame Street running shoes, available with Elmo, Cookie Monster or Oscar the Grouch designs. Sesame Street 574 by New Balance, infant sizes, $43; preschool sizes, $53; and grade-school sizes, $65 newbalance.com Available at Kids Foot Locker. See kidsfootlocker.com for store locations. Excellent etnies Skating pro Ryan Sheckler’s signature shoe has one of the best shock-absorbing systems available today. Etnies Kids Sheckler 2, $44.99, child sizes 10-6 See etnies.com for store locations. Boot-scoot boogie Whether your girl is a serious rider or just a cowgirl at heart, Ariat has her number. Its children’s boots have an insert that can be removed when growing feet need more wiggle room before they move up to the next size. Probaby kids girls’ boot by Ariat, $69.95, child sizes 8-13.5 and youth sizes, 1-3, 4 and 5 Available at Boot Barn and other select retailers. See ariat.com for locations. What a hoot! Comfort was never this cute. Livie & Luca’s shoes have flexible soles and adorable barn owls. Whoooo couldn’t resist? Livie & Luca Hoots shoes, $39.50, sizes 4-10 Available at Saige Nicole’s in Santa Ana and other select retailers. See livieandluca.com for more information. On a roll The new Ninja model from Heelys not only has a mega-sized wheel, it glows in the dark. Ninja 7403 by Heelys, $69.99, youth sizes 1-6 and men’s sizes 7-12 See heelys.com for store locations. Play with bubbles Cape Clogs offers a Mothers and Daughters collection, which includes the fun Bubbles clog, a lightweight shoe with a wooden sole and non-skid bottoms. Bubbles clog by Cape Clogs, $50, children’s size 6–kids size 3 Available at Saige Nicole’s in Santa Ana. See capeclogs.com for more information. A hit with Hollywood Celebrity parents from Russell Crowe to Sarah Jessica Parker have been spotted dressing their kids in Geox sandals and sneakers. Sandal Hawk by Geox, $55, baby sizes 17-25 and junior sizes 26-41 (European sizes) Available at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. See geox.com for more information. Flex your fashion muscles Pediped’s Flex collection combines stylish prints with rubber soles that give your growing toddlers’ feet the support they need to jump and play. McKenna by Pediped Flex, $38, child sizes 6-12 Available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergstroms, and other select retailers. See pediped.com for more information. For your tiny diva Unleash your baby’s inner fashion animal with these soft-soled leopard print shoes by Pediped. Lexi by Pediped, $32, infant sizes 0-24 months Available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergstroms, and other select retailers. See  pediped.com for more information. Vans Vibe Orange County’s “it-shoe” is irresistible on the tiniest feet, like this checker print for toddler boys. Big School by Vans, $25, Available in toddler sizes 4-10 See vans.com for store locations. Slip into cool Girls and boys, alike, will love expressing their individuality with Vans’ fun prints on its classic slip-on shoes. Boys’ Classic Slip-on in Multi-Bat, $30, toddler sizes 4-10 and Kids 10.5-3 Girls’ Classic Slip-on in Multi Neon Chex, $30, Available in toddler sizes 4-10 and Kids 10.5-3 See vans.com for store locations. Kelly St. John Regier is a contributing writer.

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