Back-to-school is quickly approaching, and Stride Rite is having a Back To School sale starting today July 27 through September 6 at participating Stride Rite retail stores and at striderite.com….. Buy One Get One 50% Off All Footwear!!!

You can find a store near you using their Store Locator.  Not heading into the stores?  That’s OK, you can save online too when you use coupon code BTSBOGO.

Stride Rite footwear has always been developed with the highest of standards, backed by the latest research and technology, which moms have come to trust since 1919. Stride Rite is committed to providing a helpful shopping experience that enables moms to make the ‘rite’ shoe decision to meet the developmental needs of their children’s feet among a stylish selection of quality Stride Rite options.

Few parents realize that children’s feet remain vulnerable to ill-fitting shoes right up to the age of 18 years. A survey of 1,132 Moms conducted by Mom Central Consulting (MCC) found:

• 96% of Moms surveyed felt that proper footwear is either very important or important for their child’s overall well-being, although they did not know the critical years for bone development or walking patterns.
• 80% of Moms never discussed the importance of foot development and proper footwear with their child’s pediatrician.
• 69% of the surveyed Moms did not know if their child’s shoes have been tested, even though a quality shoe is the most important factor when making a purchasing decision.
• 44% of Moms don’t know critical bones in the foot aren’t completely formed until age 5.

Fact: Up until age five, a child’s foot is still forming and is mostly cartilage, making it easy for parents to accidentally squeeze feet into ill-fitting shoes. The effects of childhood foot damage can show up in posture and walking gait even in the early 20s. The 20th shoe is just as important as the 1st.

We received a pair of the Glitzy Pets Trixibell sneakers for my oldest.  She’s going into first grade in a month and she’s really into fashion.  She thinks she’s a movie star and likes to sparkle so I knew she’d love these sneakers, and I was right!  Her eyes lite up when they arrived and she told me I was the best mother ever!!  Cute, I know.  😉

These sneakers are truly adorable and they fit her  perfectly.  She can’t wait for the first day of school to show them off to her friends.  I love the sneakers because yes they are cute but they are made well and I know her feet are in a good pair of shoes.   Not to mention they will last longer than the cheaper kinds.  Sometimes it’s worth it to spend a little more up front.   The Glitzy Pet Trixibell sneakers retail for $40.00 and come with a collectible charm.  But if you have two kids you’ll get two pair for only $60 which makes them $30 each.   That’s even better!

Disclosure: I received a free item in exchange for my review. My opinions are 100% mine.