White Black Saddle Shoe for Boys –Perfect shoe for the holidays

Since 1917, the Willit Shoe Company has been manufacturing and distributing children shoes in the United States.  Based in Halifax, Pennsylvania, Willit’s Shoe Company gained a solid reputation for high quality all-leather footwear. That reputation and original dedication to detail, quality and service was responsible for the company’s growth over the years. 

 

Willits is a Children’s Footwear Supplier offering traditional children’s shoe styles that range in sizes from toddler sizes to child size 12.  From this company, we offer our traditional white/black saddle oxford with matching saddle stitch featuring a full-grain leather upper, quarter leather lining and flexible slab outsole. The white/black saddle is the ideal toddler shoe for that short pant formal outfit you purchased for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. 

 

 The white/black saddle shoe is available in sizes toddler 5 to child 12 in medium, wide and extra-wide widths.  In fitting this shoe in our Stride Rite retail store since 1985, we know that this shoe runs large.  Please order sizes smaller than your child’s current sneaker size, typically ½ of a shoe size smaller than a sneaker size, for the best fit.

 

You can order the white/black saddle shoe online by clicking on Tootsies Stride Rite, or by calling us toll free at 1-866-235-0626.

Introducing the Boys Sport Seamless Sock by Stride Rite

No-show comfort seam cotton socks with assorted colors in denim or grey for boys including colored collars and heels, stripes, etc., all by Stride Rite with a “kid friendly” comfort seam toe in 6 pairs per package. Comfort seam or seamless socks have a hand-link stitch over the toes of the sock which flattens out when put on, and therefore will eliminate the challenge of your child putting on their socks. This sock is constructed of 75 percent cotton for breathability and comfort and 22 percent nylon and 3 percent spandex to maintain shape even after many machine washings. No seam socks have become extremely popular over the past 5 years as many kids are experiencing challenges with the ridge of a seamed sock over the toes. These seamless socks will eliminate in many cases daily frustrations for both parent and child.

Seamless socks for kids are available online at Tootsies Stride Rite.  For more information or to order, either click on our store name or call us at 1-866-235-0626.

When to Buy New Shoes for Your Child

Unlike many adults, kids don’t really enjoy shopping for children shoes. But at the rate they outgrow them, trying shoes on is absolutely essential for growing feet. Here are some tips that will help you be certain that your children’s shoes fit properly, and remove some of the nightmare elements of shopping for kids’ shoes.

When to Buy New Shoes for Your Child

Unless your child complains that they are uncomfortable, you may not know when it’s time for a new pair of shoes.It’s a good idea to periodically check your children’s shoe size to make sure what they’re wearing still fits appropriately.

 

Look for particularly worn areas, or stressed seams. If the sides are bulging or wearing out more quickly than the rest of the shoe, then they may not be wide enough. Toes that bend upwards are also a sign your child’s shoes don’t fit properly, and worn out toes or heels can also mean it’s time for a new pair of children shoes.

 

 Tootsies Stride Rite has been fitting children shoes in Richmond, Virginia since 1985.  Over the past 23 years, we have acquired a reputation as being the most knowledgeable children shoe experts in the area, and now bring that fitting knowledge and experience to our online business. 

 

Tootsies Stride Rite has been online for over 5 years, and gives fitting advice on every product we offer online.  For more information on Tootsies, go to our web site at http://www.tootsiesstriderite.com

Advancing your child beyond recreational soccer

Quality soccer training programs for young players are in short supply but high demand. While the number of children soccer players continues to grow, there are relatively few educated, professional coaches available. Well-meaning parents and school P.E. coaches may be able to teach your child the basics in soccer, but high-level competitive skills can only be obtained from an expert.

If your child has ambitions beyond recreational soccer, the wrong training can be devastating. Unbalanced training can leave your player lacking in crucial areas. Coaches who are either brutal or unmotivated in their methods can damage a young player’s self esteem and sportsmanship, dulling the competitive edge.

Probably the greatest danger to your child from poor training is injury. Because children and teens still are developing physically at different times and different rates of growth, excessive training or incorrect technique can cause lasting and serious damage. One injury from bad training could end your child’s future in the game and lead to a lifetime of problems.

Stride Rite Baby Shoes -Stage 3 Walking

Stride Rite, the first name in baby walking shoes, has designed a whole line of toddler shoes around its stage 3 technology.  Included in this series of shoes includes Stride Rite’s traditional baby white shoes, Stride Rite toddler boy sneakers and toddler girl sneakers,  toddler boy dress shoes, toddler girl dress shoes, and toddler sandals.

 

Stride Rite baby shoes, enhanced with their ultra-comfortable Natural Motion System™, Stage 3 is designed to mimic barefoot walking and to give babies the flexible stride path and natural propulsion they need to grow into strong walkers. A center stride path of soft rubber helps disperse pressure evenly across the entire foot as babies take those tentative first steps. 

 

These Stride Rite shoes are constructed to fit babies in sizes toddler 4 through toddler 7, and are available at Tootsies Stride Rite in Midlothian, Virginia, or Tootsies Online shoe store, Tootsies Stride Rite, at http://www.tootsiesstriderite.com

What to Look For When Buying Flower Girls Shoes

No wedding would be complete without the fun and grace of having little girls dressed as flower girls leading you up the isle but as every bride knows it can also spoil a day if these little girls are not comfortable with what there are wearing. It is going to take time to ensure that everything is perfect for them and time is something that most brides don’t have.

Traditionally flower girls are dressed in white or ivory depending on the colour of the brides dress put it is also quite popular for them to be dressed in the same colour as the bridesmaids.

Flower girl shoes are mostly available in white or ivory which fits in to the traditional wedding party very easily but if you have chosen to reflect the bridesmaid’s colours then you will need to find shoes were the company supplies a professionally dying service.

Most wedding shoe companies supply a dying service where they will dye the shoes to a fabric sample. This will be a good point to remember when you buy the dresses because the shop should supply you will a fabric swatch if you request one. It is best to have your shoes dyed by the same company that you have bought the shoes from as they will guarantee the dying service ensuring the dying is perfect.

Your flower girls will also need to be comfortable so you need to select girls dress shoes that are practical as well as complementing the dresses you have bought. Look for design features such as extra padding in side the shoes as well as flat soles. These points are good to remember as the shoes you buy won’t be far off from what they wear every day to the nursery.

You have to remember that little children don’t understand the importance of the day and so anything that feels completely different from what they are us to may cause problems on the day.

Before you order your girls shoes it would be best to find out which sizing chart the shoes are made to for instance Stride Rite shoes are all measured by a Brannock scale sizing chart. To find this information it is best to talk to someone who has experience in those particular shoes. It is best to find websites with a customer service phone number so you can talk direct to the sales team. The team at Tootsies Stride Rite is available from 10AM to 6 PM eastern time from Monday through Saturday, and has been fitting Stride Rite shoes since 1985.

Children being children it would be best to think about the venue and how well the shoes will cope with the terrain. This might be something that is overlooked but it is a important point to consider. Almost all of the flower girls shoes don’t have a grip on the sole which may be fun for them sliding down the isle; it can also be unsafe if they slip. One thing we do advise is to roughen up the soles with some sand paper giving them a little more grip on the church isle.

When you are having a garden wedding it may be an idea to have the satin cover of the shoes waterproofed and sealed. We all know if there is mud your little angels will find it. This coating will allow you to wipe the mud off rather than staining the satin.

Finally the last point to consider is the detail. As a rule we advise most brides to go with a plain simple shoe if the dress is very detailed or has a lot of embellishments. If the dress is very plain then a more detailed pair of girls dress shoes will complement them perfectly.

It is also worth thinking about value for money and choosing a style of girl dress shoe that can be worn again for different occasions.