Start-Rite Girls First Walking Shoes.

Product Tested By Russell Berry – Daughter 3 Years

Russell Awarded The Start-Rite Girls First Walking Shoes 5/5

These arrived well packaged. The design was very nice and shoes looked well presented. I found the size chart easy to use and understand. Perfect fit for our daughter, right size and width. These were very easy for our daughter to put on. They were also very easy for her to take off. These shoes were supportive as the strap holds them on her feet very well. Our daughter found these comfortable to wear and she loved having them on. The T-Bar style works very well. The smart grippy sole style is very good when out on walks or playing at the park. These shoes make fitting very easy and plenty of growing room in them. Our daughter was very excited to open these and they are now her new pretty shoes. She has been wearing these every day. She would wear them in the house and out and about. These are ideal first walking shoes as they are nice a delicate and not clumpy on her felt like other shoes. Our daughter loved the colour and being able to take them off and put them on herself. We liked the fact they are well designed and fit well on her feet. Good quality and a clean tidy shoe. For the money they are very good value. We would buy again. We are looking at her next pair already. We would recommend and already have as they are a very nice fitting shoe. Well packaged and a very good style. Very happy with the shoes from delivery updates and the smile on our girls face as she loves to have them on. Russell Berry – Daughter 3 Years

Product Tested By Rhianydd Wray – Maia 3 Years

Rhianydd Awarded The Start-Rite Girls First Walking Shoes 4/5

The shoes looked very sturdy and high quality! Loved the unique metallic pink colour and they looked tough so have obviously been designed to a high standard! I was already aware of my little girls shoe size so I didn’t need to use size chart but it is a great tool to have when buying shoes so you don’t have to get them measured in a store! The shoes fitted perfectly and are flexible for movement. My child sometimes struggles to loosen the shoe to put on initially but otherwise can put them on fine! She found them very easy to take off. I was impressed by these as they were so sturdy I worried that they might cause blisters when walking for an extended period of time but they have been fine! We have had no complaints about wearing these at all as she loved them. The shoes are very supportive and comfortable. The smart grippy sole was ideal. The sole is not too thick they are not clunky and she has more control and doesn’t catch her toe on heels/steps etc. as can happen with clunkier boots and trainers. Sometimes the T Bar style shoes can be too tight and leave an indent on the feet but these are flexible enough that my daughter remains comfortable even when walking and playing for long periods of time. Maia loves the metallic design and thinks they are princess shoes that she wants to wear for her birthday! Much more practical than other “fashion” kids shoes like jelly shoes and sandals. My daughter liked to wear these as much as possible but obviously I did not want to ruin them as they are decent and expensive to replace so she wore them when she would not be likely to damage them! Maia wore these most for walks to the shops and on trips out! We generally did not wear these to go play at the park etc. as I did not them to be damaged or scuffed. These are ideal first walking shoes. My little girl is 3 so been walking for over 2 years but they are very sturdy and comfortable for her from the first wear so I would be confident to use them as first walking shoes. My child loves the way the shoes look, she calls them her birthday shoes as she wants to wear them for her birthday. She thinks they make her look like a princess. I liked that they were the best of both between fashion and play shoes! They are much more attractive than trainers but more practical and higher quality than sandals or other fashion shoes for kids! I absolutely love the quality of these shoes they still look brand new after wearing for play in the garden and on walks. I would not consider these good value personally as I usually buy supermarket shoes for my little girl as she does play and get dirty and scuff up her shoes and I find supermarket shoes are cheaper but still very sturdy and good quality as opposed to high street brands. I’m not sure I would consider these good value due to the competition and as the child would soon grow out of them. I would consider them good value if they would last years as per adult shoes but unfortunately that is not the case with children’s shoes as they soon grow out of them but these can obviously be passed down to siblings etc. I would probably spend £30 max on a product like this for a child! I would not consider buying this product purely because I do not spend that much on my child’s shoes! I prefer to buy second hand high quality or study supermarket brands! I also choose not to contribute to the production of real leather so I would not buy leather shoes new! I would recommend these shoes to a friend who did not have a budget, maybe for an event but probably not for day to day just due to the price. Absolutely love the product and the quality it’s the price that loses the 1 mark. Overall we absolutely love the shoes for their design and the quality, as mentioned above they are a good combination of practicality and fashion which with other brands you would have to choose between. We would like to see a vegan option added to the selection from the brand as many companies are doing this now and we do try to stay away from animal products where possible. However as previously mentioned the price is not for our budget but I’m sure there are many families who this product will be great for. Thanks so much for letting us review. Rhianydd Wray – Maia 3 Years

Product Tested By Simone Paynter – Sian 2 Years

Simone Awarded The Start-Rite Girls First Walking Shoes 4.7/5

Was impressed how quicky they arrived and how well presented and packaged they were. The design was lovely and Sian could not wait to put them on. I already knew the size of her foot as get these measured in store regularly so we can ensure ideal fit. The size was a good fit and the ideal width. She cannot put them on herself just yet, so we put them on when she brings them to us and asks us to put them on. However, she can reach down when in the car and undo the T-Bar strap herself. We found these quick and easy to put on and take off. The design is very supportive for her feet and the T-Bar is adjustable so we have room to ensure always comfortable when on. The smart grippy sole is ideal for all surfaces and gave her traction when walking. Ideal for out and about, in the park and generally walking around town. These shoes move easily and are flexible so gave Sian comfort and freedom when wearing outside. Sian loved these and keeps picking them up asking us to put them on. These have been worn throughout the week when out and about and when playing in the park. Sian started walking at about 12 months and I do agree these are the ideal first walking shoes as flexible fit and supportive for her when walking. Sian loved the colour and the fit, they are her favourite shoes now. I liked the support and how well they fitted her. The quality is very good, cannot fault quality at all. The price is a bit high for first walking shoes as their feet grow so quickly. Once she grows out of these I would look to buy another pair but would look for ones on special offer. I would recommend as I must admit I was impressed with style, quality and fit. These shoes were loved by our daughter and so comfy for her to wear. Just the price is a bit high, but would buy every now and again when on offer as they worked so well and she loved walking in these. Simone Paynter – Sian 2 Years