Getting Active with this pair of boy's footwear from Skechers

This pair of Equalizer 2.0 Perfect Game Skechers boy's shoes are perfect for preschool and grade school children. My son likes how comfortable, lightweight, flexible, and "cushiony" these shoes feel. He enjoys wearing them, and feel that they are perfect for running, jumping, and to do a variety of different sports. 

Exceptional pediped® Boots for Children

I love pediped® shoes and boots for my children. pediped® is an award-winning children’s footwear company that sells its footwear in over 2,500 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 150 designs for boys and girls between its three lines. Their Originals® are soft-soled flexible infant shoes for newborn to 24 months, Grip ‘n’ Go™ available in sizes 19-23 are perfect shoes for active toddlers transitioning from early walking to a confident stride, and Flex® footwear are for established walkers in sizes 22-38. I like the exceptional quality and the comfort of the distinct pediped® styles.

New Balance shoes: Perfect for Walking and Training

As I am on my feet a lot, having comfy shoes are important to me. The quality of shoes, and how long they last determines if I will buy the brand again. Due to my previous experience of how long New Balance shoes last with everyday active use, I trust the brand. Recently, I got a pair of WX711 Heathered Cush+ New Balance shoes to use and I have been enjoying wearing them for walking and training. I like this pair because its forefoot flex grooves allow me to move freely. 

Summer Feet in TOMS Shoes

With every pair of TOMS that we purchase, TOMS will donate a new pair of shoes to a child in need. To date, TOMS has given over 35 million pairs of new shoes to children in need in 60 countries around the world. We love TOMS shoes because they are perfect for the summer, as it is lightweight and comfortable to wear all day long. These shoes go well for any occasion. My children love the classic suede insole with rubber cushion that provide comfort, and the durable cupsole allows the shoes to be flexible. These shoes have the TOMS elastic V for easy on and off.  

UNEEK Sports Sandals

UNEEK is the latest innovative concept from KEEN. Its design is simple, as it only features two cords and a sole. I love that it is comfortable for long wear, and is very light and airy. The non-stretch, water repellent polyester cords in the sandals perfectly hugs to the natural shape of our feet allowing us to easily flex and move; when we remove the shoes we can see the imprints of the cords for a few seconds :) 

Win Your Own Pair Shoe/ Sandal from Yengo

I have been enjoying a stylish pair of Jambu Sandal from Yengo. Yengo has a variety of different brands of shoes from around the world on their site. They have been in Canada for over 60 years, and know about the importance of quality and fit. Since their motive is to make comfortable and stylish footwear available for Canadians, their customer service representatives are very helpful by phone, text or email so we can ask them our shoe related questions.

TOMS for Kids and The One for One Movement

My children like the look and feel of the lightweight, comfortable pair of TOMS classic shoes. They both enjoy wearing these shoes for long periods of time. These classic shoes go well with all types of clothing and would be wonderful to wear for any occasion in spring and summer. I like how these shoes look on my children, and the ease of putting it on. 

Crocs For My Little Crocs

With so many activities to do in the summer and places to explore, having proper footwear is very important. There are many choices of stylish, comfortable crocs for children that it becomes hard to choose just one. Both my children like wearing their lightweight, slip resistant, functional Crocs™ summer shoes. 

Comfy Relaxing Crocs for Adults

If you thought Crocs were only clogs, then think again! There are so many fabulous styles and colours of Crocs shoes and sandals that it is difficult to pick just one. Crocs offer stylish footwear for the entire family.

Making Old Things New: Up-cycling shoes

Giving a new look to my old belonging is something I enjoy doing. I have done many projects such as recycling containers to make other crafts, giving old chairs a new look with fabric, using fabric to make yarn and many more. 

Up-cycling these comfy pair of old shoes with fabric is my recent project. 

Cushe® footwear makes us happy

Cushe® pronounced "cushy" says "happiness" to me :) We are definitely happy with these shoes, as they are comfortable, cozy, modern and unique. I like the detailed artistic designs on their shoes, which I can't stop admiring.

Cushe® footwear has a wide range of designs for men and women. These shoes conform our foot's natural shape that makes it comfortable to wear for long hours. The quality and stability of the footwear makes it a good investment.  

Change the world with Chooze

Inspire spin style Chooze

My daughter enjoys wearing these unique pair of colourful shoes from Chooze.  These shoes are comfortable to wear for long periods of time.  The durable outsoles make it a wonderful pair for active play.  They have a variety of choices and beautiful designs of shoes for boys, girls and women.  

There is a reason why these shoes are sold in a pair that matches, but are not the same because Chooze are created to make a difference and impact a change.  The profits from the sales of Chooze are invested in anti-poverty loan programs that enable women in developing countries to lift their families out of extreme poverty.  This is more helpful than giving a donation, as the company believes this gives a hand-up rather than a hand-out.

This perspective of being different helps us make a positive impact to the world.  These shoes allow children to express their creativity and individuality with confidence.  This initiative helps those in need to better their lives.  It also reminds us of how grateful we should be for having the freedom to make choices because many people in the world don't have this basic human right. 

The company has also thought of a way they could do their share and help the environment as they make their shoe boxes out of recycled cardboard and present it to us has "art boxes" so children can reuse it by colouring and making it their own.  

make a difference so join the journey at choozeshoes.com.  

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Redesigned Old Navy store at the Toronto Eaton Centre

Women's section

We were invited to check out the newly remodeled Old Navy Store at the Toronto Eaton Centre.  The store was brightly redesigned.  The layout made it easy for us to look and shop for things we want and need :)  

Men's section

I liked how the store was spaciously and neatly divided into women, girls, boys, men and baby wear.  There also had an expanded maternity assortment section.  

Maternity and toddler baby section

I was really attracted to the fashionable collection of costume jewelry at the Old Navy store.

Fashion jewelry

I think this redesign is productive because we can find things easily and shop without waiting to ask for assistance.  Having the products easy to browse is helpful when shopping with young children and especially when we are limited with time.  

Shoes for all different seasons

The fitting rooms and the cashiers are in the center of the store, which is convenient and a good meeting place when shopping with friends and family members :)  Old Navy has "pop in" rooms, which is a thoughtful part of the design as we can quickly try the clothes on our children before buying it and don't have to wait for a fitting room to become available. 

Children's section

They also have an interactive play space for the little ones.  At the event my children spent time in this area colouring, which kept them happy and busy. 

My children were making sure to colour inside the lines for a contest

The new signage in the store is clear and lets us know when there are promotions, values and other things happening at the store.  Old Navy has everything from clothes to accessories for the entire family, which makes it easy for us to shop throughout the year.

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Get ready for winter with Pediped

Get ready for winter with reliable boots for children from Pediped. We want our children to be as active as they can during any weather, especially in winter. To be active and enjoy, I think it is important that children have proper footwear.

Pediped meets all the things we as parents demand :) and their shoes are approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Pediped footwear are made with quality products that will keep our children's feet protected, comfortable and warm. Pediped has a variety of boots that are stylish, so children will not refuse to wear :)

I like that Pediped puts a lot of thought into their products as they only make footwear for children's growing feet. This Flex Cruz Pediped boots was my son's first choice because it has his favourite colour red. These boots are waterproof and withstands temperatures as cold as -20C. The cushioned insole makes the boots feel real cozy and protects the feet from frostbites. My son eagerly wears these Pediped boots as the weather has been chilly and windy. 

These shoes are lightweight and durable, which allows children to be active. I found the Flex Fit System in the boots useful as it gives an additional insole that can be inserted for a snug fit and can be removed as our children's feet grow.

I am very happy that these boots have slip-resistant flexible soles, which are not stiff so children can move their feet naturally without trouble. It is also easy to clean and maintain the boots.  

These Pediped boots are made with a combination of water-resistant leather and nylon material. I am glad that the boots have velcro, which makes it easy for my little one to put and remove on his own especially at school. The fabulous collection of Pediped boots can be bought at these retail stores or online. 

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Pediped footwear for boys

Pediped footwear system is separated into three age groups.  0 to 24 months have original first shoes.  9 months to 3 years the grip-go shoes are for active toddlers.  2 to 8 years flex is for confident walkers.  We tested the comfortable stylish Pediped flex shoes for boys.  

My son enjoys wearing this Flex mercury Navy, Red, Silver shoe because of the way it looks, its comfort and it's his favourite colour.  This shoe has a cushioned arch support and soft rubber sole that provides flexibility and promotes healthy foot development. All Pediped shoes, except for sandals and select boots come with the 2mm insole to customize to each child's feet. The child starts with both insoles, then as the feet grows we remove the flex 2mm insole to extend the length of time the shoes can be worn. It is easy to place and remove the soft insoles. The placement of the insole depends if there is space on the width or length of the space in the shoe when the child is wearing it; to test the space feel all around the shoes and place your pinky finger on the back and side.  It should be a snug fit not tight.  Remove the insole as the child's feet grows, I find that with little children the shoe size changes at least every six months :)  I like this neat idea because if the shoe is not snug fit children could trip wearing big shoes.   

One side of the shoe's tongue is attached to the shoes, so it doesn't get pushed when children are trying to wear the shoes on their own.  The velcro strap makes it easy for young children to keep the shoes securely on their feet. These flexible, lightweight shoes are machine washable. The upper part of the shoes has breathable mesh like material.  The shoes are flexible and helps with natural motion.  The sole of the shoes are natural rubber, don't put it in the dryer; just let it air dry.    

The shoes are designed in USA and made in China. American Podiatric Association accepts all the cute Pediped children's footwear.

It is easy to shop online as the products are separated by gender and age group.  We can also shop for the shoes at these retail stores worldwide. 

Don't throw away as The Little Gym is launching "Big hearts little shoes" a shoe donation campaign.  They are collecting used or outgrown shoes to benefit Soles4Souls an international charity that collects shoes and distributes to people in need around the globe.  

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Drifter ballistic lugz shoes

My husband tested these good looking pair of Drifter ballistic lugz shoes for men. He felt that the shoes were lightweight and stylish so it can be worn to a variety of places. The cushioned insole, padded tongue and collar of the shoes make it comfortable to wear for long periods of time. This tough and durable boots have a unique nylon upper part that keeps the boots strong and breathable.

Check out the selection of Lugz shoes for men, as these trendy and stylish urban footwear are built for the street. The foxing tape looks decorative in the shoes. The shoes have a lug sole, which will not slip.

You can comfortably insert orthotics, if you wear one.

Giveaway:

If you would like to win a pair of these Drifter ballistic lugz shoes, in your size please leave a comment on this post. The giveaway is open to readers in US and ends on August 5th.

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Update: The winner is sophieandmomma

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Twinkle Toes review and giveaway

Twinkle Toes: The Movie is inspired by the best selling Skechers girls' shoe line.  The movie comes to DVD on July 31st.
My children enjoyed watching this fun filled movie.  The sweet adorable Twinkle Toes character overcomes her fears and learns to celebrate her individual energy.
The movie is filled with music, friendship and laughter that parents and children will enjoy.  The story is about courage, self-expression and finding the "sparkle" within.
This animated movie star Grace "Twinkle Toes" Hastings is a fashion icon for girls under 13 years.  
Here is synopsis from my daughter.
Twinkle Toes didn't like dancing in public because of her past embarrassment of making a mistake while she danced at the spring dance.  Although she didn't like dancing in public, she loved dancing in private.  Her teacher realized Twinkle's passion and signed her up for dance classes.  
Twinkle Toes decides to raise money for her school by doing a dancing show.  After this fundraise they were able to save the school from closing.  
Both my children enjoyed the animation and songs throughout the movie.

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Giveaway:
If you like a copy of the DVD, please leave a comment by July 20th on this post.  The giveaway is open to everyone in US.
Please follow my twitter or Facebook or leave the email address for me to contact if you are the winner.
Update: Winner is Devi

Footwear for children
It is important that we put proper footwear for our children to avoid foot problems later on.  I am curious to find out about Pediped footwear.  
It seems like pediped's primary concern is the wellbeing of our children's growing feet as they say their shoes are "the next best thing to bare feet."  Usually when children complain of foot pain we think "growing pains", but we need to think about this a little more because wrong footwear can cause foot problems.  
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Oofos footwear

Oofos footwear is very comfortable and ideal to wear during this season.  These slippers are available in men and women's sizes.  Oofos footwear are anti fatigue and lightweight.  It would be lovely to wear for a causal look.  The slippers have reduced body impact so it can be worn for long periods of time, for shopping and walking.  The underfoot arch support feels good on the feet.  I don't know of any flip flops that orthotics can be inserted to, so having this built in arch support is helpful.  I like that the footwear is flexible.  


These slippers are water resistant, which would be wonderful to have by the swimming pool and wading pools.  It doesn't sweat so keeps the leg well snug in the slippers without slipping off.  The slippers are safe to wear when we are walking, taking the children to the park and playing in the park as it doesn't slip off easily like other flip flops and open sandals. 


I thought it is interesting that this footwear is machine washable in cold wash, I didn't try it because it is easy to wash by hand if necessary.  The slippers cannot be put in the dryer and it doesn't need to either.  Temperatures over 150F might shrink the shoes so don't leave it in the direct sun; which we must remember :)
These durable oofos ooahh slides come in mocha brown and black.  Oofos also has ooriginal thongs that are available in pink, orange, brown and black.  Oofos is sold at all these places in the USA and these countries.


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Dawgs shoes working tracker pro review and giveaway

This time of the year with unpredictable weather here, it is important to be prepared with proper shoes.

I love this reliable working tracker pro Dawg shoes, and I know you will too :)

This shoe has a super resistant outer sole.

The lightweight, soft, ultra comfort shoes make it fashionable to wear it everywhere. The shoes have arch support and removable insoles, so any Orthotics can fit in as well. It is easy to clean the shoes, there are no markings and the shoes are anti-microbial. It also has low heel impact and can be worn with or without socks.

The shoes come in a lovely box with a carry handle, so it can be reused :)

Dawgs, foot's best friend is kindly offering USA and Canadian readers of Createwithmom and Torviewtoronto :) this shoe in your size either in black or white.

To win please leave a comment on this post, follow Dawgs on twitter and Facebook to see their lovely collection of shoes and sandals.

Please follow me on twitter and Facebook so you see the winner announcement and hear about more giveaways/reviews.

This giveaway ends on March 20th.

Updated: The winner is Maryea

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