Did you buy your kids slingers?

giftedmom

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:25 am

So now I finally get floafers and they’re already out? My kids will not be happy.

LovesHashem

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:31 am

Finally Googled floafers. Am I the only one who thinks they are ugly?

amother

Calendula

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:31 am

aah, no wonder why the floafers were on sale. Finally thought my kids would be up with the times for once theyve been begging for floafers. Wait until they realize.

mommy3b2c

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:44 am

I find the scathing remarks on this thread so interesting. Anyway, I think they’re really cute. Going to buy a pair for my son now.

amother

Daylily

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:45 am

My kids don’t even wear sling back style on shabbos. I want their feet to be supported and there are so many other pretty styles to choose from. I can’t see myself buying these things.

amother

Mistyrose

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:47 am

I saw them at local stores, they don't look supportive at all. I can't imagine kids being able to run around or jump around in them without tumbling to the ground.

amother

Daylily

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:48 am

I take it back, I googled and they look like nice slippers for wearing to the pool. It’s not a shoe, irs more of a water slipper. I’ll wait to see how they work out for everyone this year though Smile

https://slingersusa.com/

amother

Candycane

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:51 am

I think they’re cute! Maybe not sensible but definitely cute.

bsy

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:52 am

amother Daylily wrote:

https://slingersusa.com/

I think 42 dollars to walk to the pool is a little much.....

amother

NeonYellow

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:54 am

I think they are kind of cute and look trendy. I don’t think I made any scathing remarks.. I was just commenting on the expensive shipping and returns.. too high of a risk for mw to order and they not work..

amother

Maize

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:55 am

There's a certain mindset, in some communities that if an item is the latest fashion, it's automatically cute.
Personally, I think it's sweet for little kids, but looks rather impractical.

I feel defeated because I just got the cheap floaters first time for my daughter, and thrilled to finally be in fashion. It's annoying to see everyone jump into the next fashion bandwagon.

Btw I live in Lakewood and my kids are dressed fashionably for the most part

amother

Mistyrose

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 10:59 am

amother Maize wrote:

I don't think many kids will be wearing them this season.

amother

Sage

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 11:00 am

amf wrote:

It must be. No one else would have a photo of a sandal with the model wearing knee socks Rolling Laughter

This made me laugh! But where do you see that phone?

amother

Gray

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 11:18 am

Gosh I'm always ten steps behind....I live in Brooklyn and my kids are still up to natives. We didn't even get up to floafers yet

amother

Lime

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 11:18 am

oooh thanks for the link OP, I just ordered. are you getting commission? lol.
I signed up for emails which gets 10% off first order. Its a bit expensive but I think it looks cute and useful. if it doesnt fit I'd try to sell it to a friend rather then return.

amother

Mistyrose

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 11:20 am

amother Lime wrote:

Where do u live? Local stores in tri state area sell them, it's safer to go try on for sizing.

amother

Daylily

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 11:24 am

bsy wrote:

I think 42 dollars to walk to the pool is a little much.....

My older kids only really wear floafers/natives to the pool. Or as a slipper, if they can’t find their shoes. They aren’t running around in them instead of sneakers.

The price is similar to floafers and maybe there will be sales. Like I said I’m not buying them this year. I never like to be the first to anything.

amother

Daylily

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 11:29 am

amother Sage wrote:

This made me laugh! But where do you see that phone?

I agree, it looks like the shop is frum. Good for them!

amother

Papayawhip

Fri, Mar 17 2023, 11:37 am

I wonder if these would be good for narrow feet! Natives don't fit my kids.