Do you like these for a 5 year old?

bigSmile

Mon, Aug 25 2014, 7:40 pm

She will be in Pre-1A this year (the year before first grade), and has a uniform with navy blue in it. I'm not sure if I like them or not...

http://www.6pm.com/primigi-kid.....lue-1

debsey

Mon, Aug 25 2014, 7:45 pm

To me, they look too shabbosdik for school shoes! Don't you want something a bit more sturdy for daily wear?

mummiedearest

Mon, Aug 25 2014, 7:48 pm

when I was little, I wore shoes like those to school and for shabbos. I think they're fine either way.

chanee

Mon, Aug 25 2014, 8:12 pm

They are classic girl shoes. Meaning that for vochen with a uniform it's probably a more of a neat look than a detailed venittini style. definitely can be used for both, vochen and shabbos.

MamaBear

Mon, Aug 25 2014, 8:15 pm

The look very nice but will they be as comfortable as a more sneaker type for so many hours, running around etc? I'd choose comfort over appearance at that age...heck, any age?

bigSmile

Mon, Aug 25 2014, 8:33 pm

I'm thinking of going with these instead in the end. They're black, but her uniform is very dark navy and I think it'll be ok. Umi is a good brand, right?

http://www.6pm.com/umi-kids-mo.....-napa

MamaBear

Mon, Aug 25 2014, 10:25 pm

The sole on the second one is much better. I think it'll look fine plus it'll match so many other things.

IMHopinion

Mon, Aug 25 2014, 11:19 pm

They both look great IMO.
The navy ones a bit classier though?

OMG!

Mon, Aug 25 2014, 11:33 pm

If you really want navy I got these for 5 yo. Very strong leather.
http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/p.....67453

ra_mom

Tue, Aug 26 2014, 12:41 am

bigSmile wrote:

I'm thinking of going with these instead in the end. They're black, but her uniform is very dark navy and I think it'll be ok. Umi is a good brand, right?

http://www.6pm.com/umi-kids-mo.....-napa

They do come in navy patent and actually look really nice
http://www.6pm.com/umi-kids-mo.....atent

MamaBear

Tue, Aug 26 2014, 8:19 am

I like the navy patent the best.

Clarks makes great quality comfort shoes. They're a very well know brand but they are not trendy in the ridiculous (and stupid) frum world of fashion. I actually just bought a pair of clarks kids for my daughter so I don't yet know firsthand about the kids line but I've owned a few pairs myself. (they are generally not that trendy but some are stylish)

Honestly, if you're worried about something holding up, buy it from a place like Nordstrom's where they'll take it back if it fell apart in an unreasonable amt of time.

mummiedearest

Tue, Aug 26 2014, 8:26 am

bigSmile wrote:

I'm thinking of going with these instead in the end. They're black, but her uniform is very dark navy and I think it'll be ok. Umi is a good brand, right?

http://www.6pm.com/umi-kids-mo.....-napa

we've had those shoes (in neon pink with yellow soles) and they held up well. however, we just bought some umi flats a couple of weeks ago, and the soles are coming off after five wears. buy them from a site with free returns just in case.

mummiedearest

Tue, Aug 26 2014, 8:28 am

Amelia Bedelia wrote:

What's Clark 's quality like?

their kids shoes are great. my kids always outgrow them before there's any structural issue. I don't hand shoes down, so I can't tell you exactly how long they'll last, but they should certainly be good for the year.

Amelia Bedelia

Tue, Aug 26 2014, 8:28 am

Thank you, MamaBear. I may consider Clark's for ds.

I assume the navy Umi shoes are not available in bigSmile 's daughter' s size, or she would've considered the navy instead of the black.

mummiedearest

Tue, Aug 26 2014, 8:32 am

Amelia Bedelia wrote:

Thank you, MamaBear. I may consider Clark's for ds.

I assume the navy Umi shoes are not available in bigSmile 's daughter' s size, or she would've considered the navy instead of the black.

different sellers may stock different sizes. it's worth it to look around.

imaima

Tue, Aug 26 2014, 3:50 pm

Amelia Bedelia wrote:

What's Clark 's quality like?

It's great! Very sturdy, and nice designs.

Maya

Tue, Aug 26 2014, 7:25 pm

I buy my kids at least one pair of Clark's per season. They hold up well.