Find of the Week: Shoes from Minor Steps
Purchasing shoes for kids can be tricky. If they’re on the wallet-friendly side, they’re usually not altogether great for little feet. If they’re supportive and made of uber-soft materials they frequently cost more than what we’d spend on our own peds. Then you get that whole middle of the road thing – reasonably priced, supportive and flexy, but they just hurt your eyes with their unflattering design.
Enter, Minor Steps. This fab new online boutique stocks adorable footwear by Brazilian brand, Pimpolho, for kids aged between 0-3. They tip toe the line between comfort, cost and cute perfectly. Ranging between $39.95 to $89.95 and with three age groups on offer, it’s a pretty extensive selection that will your little ones putting their best foot forward.
0-7 Months
Before they start walking, babies don’t really need shoes. That said, keeping their feet protected and warm when you’re out and about is important, so anti-perspirant, lightweight, and flexible baby shoes are a great alternative to socks and booties.
Kit your baby boy out in these suede Arco Iris Premium sandals with cute train charms. If you’re looking for covered shoes, go preppy with the chequered Star Baby or sporty with the Bebê. For your tiny princess, we like the white-and-silver combination of the Fofura Sapato and the red floral ruffle of the Arco-Iris. Or treat her feet to the baby-pink Baby Classic, made entirely with genuine leather.
4-9 Months
Your little one is starting to coordinate all those limbs and is possibly on the way to becoming an expert crawler. They might even be able to pull to a stand, so anti-slip and flexible shoes are a good choice when heading out. We love all the blues and greys that Minor Steps offer for boys in the age group: the cute buckled Joy Sandalia sandals are perfect for hot days, and either the Charme or the Diversão for a closed option.
Bows are definitely the theme here for little girls aged 4-9 months. The Encanto, with the ever-popular combination of white and pink, and the Doçura Sapato (probably the go-to shoes for a party) make sweet additions to her wardrobe. For a more playful look, opt for the zebra-print Doçura Sandalia.
9 Months – 3 Years
Kids between 9months and 3 years old old will be learning to walk or walking already, so you can count on Minor Steps having more supportive shoes for this age group. We think your little man would look adorbs in the huarache-style Franciscana or really smart in a pair of laced-up Sport Casual. The little ladies would appreciate prettier and more fancy designs, like the bright and cheery Menina Moça, as well as the more sophisticated Summer sandals.
There are loads of other options, so check out the Minor Steps online store. They offer free shipping within Singapore for orders above $100.
This article was sponsored by Minor Steps.