[amyfk]

Hi,

We have consistently bought my dd shoes from Stride Rite because I have only heard good things about them from other parents(more experienced than me).
One time earlier this summer my dd saw a pair of cookie monster sneakers put out by New Balance(sold at children's foot locker). She wore them briefly. The first pair we had to return. The second pair she developed blisters on the back of her feet. So basically we stopped using them.
I know times are hard financially, but you may want to cut back in other areas and not on the shoes.
I do admit though I am not familiar with other children's shoe lines because since that incident we have stood with Stride Rite.
Good luck,
Amy K, NJ