Do Babies Need Stride Rite Shoes? If Yes, When?

Babies learn best to walk bare feet, BUT they must be in a protective environment to walk barefoot. What do we mean by protective environment?

We mean inside a home on a warm floor where there are no obstructions with which they can injure their feet. If you baby is going to a sitter's home or a day care, or if you baby is going outside on a cement patio, deck or on the ground, or if it is winter time and your floors inside your home are cold, then a baby shoe, preferably a Stride Rite baby shoe which has been constructed for early walking stages, is required.

Many mom's ask, 'Well, what about my baby just wearing a sock when its cold?' The problem is that socks offer no protection or support when a baby is beginning to walk, so an infant shoe that has been properly constructed for early stages of walking is again best.

For more information on Stride Rite shoes and assistance in fitting your child's feet, please visit us online by clicking on our name, Tootsies Stride Rite, or calling us at 1-866-235-0626

The Stride Rite S.T.E.P. System - Part 2

Stride Rite's new infant walking shoe product line has been given the accronim S.T.E.P. System meeting Scientifically Tested, Everyday Proven. The S.T.E.P. system is a collection of Stride Rite shoes based on the lastest research breakthroughs and technology.

The Stride Rite shoes based on our SRT (Sensory Response Technology) will give your child greater feel of the terrain. Sensory pods on the outsole offer multiple reaction points, increasing your toddlers feel of the ground beneath them. More natural support of the midfoot based on the soles hourglass construction give your toddler's foot support of bones and muscles not fully developed. Untra-flexible design allow your toddler movve to move in many directions so your toddler learns how to adapt to uneven surfaces.

Star Wars by Stride Rite

The Capt Rex Star War light up boys sneaker is the number 1 selling sneaker in the Star Wars line by Stride Rite.

These Star Wars sneakers are at the top of boys property in the market place. This sneaker features our lighted technology that boys love, an adjustable hook and loop closure for easy on and off, and a lightweight, flexible outsole for comfortable all day wear. Available in medium width from a child 10 1/2 to an older child 3 and online at Tootsies Stride Rite.

Stride Rite Slingshot Sneakers

Stride Rite Children's Group said it is unveiling a new collection of kids sneakers aimed at back-to-school shoppers and their children.

The collection is called Slingshot, and these Stride Rite sneakers are "designed with an actual spring and elastic that mimics the mechanics of a slingshot -- all engineered to start a child's day in 'Superhero' style," Lexington-based Stride Rite Children's Group said in a press release.
These children shoe line is comprised of two boy sneaker styles, a double hook and loop closure and a slip on boy sneaker, and one girl sneaker style.

The sizes go from toddler shoe size 8.5 to youth size 3, and the suggested retail price range is $54 to $56, said Stride Rite Children's Group, now a division of Collective Brands Inc.

You can find Stride Rite Slingshot sneakers online at Tootsies Stride Rite. Simply click on our store name to go to our online site, or call us at 1-866-235-0626.

Stride Rite Glitzy Pets

Stride Rite Children's Group, a Lexington-based children's shoe brand, is highlighting its Glitzy Pets by stride rite collection for girls as the first day of the new school year draws near.

"With cool and quirky collectible charms and bright colored prints, every fashionista will sparkle and shine turning school hallways into fashion runways," the company said in a press release.

The sizes range from toddler 7 to youth 3, and the shoes have suggested retail at $38 to $48, the release said.

Stride Rite Glitzy Pets sneakers are available online at Tootsies Stride Rite. To go to our web site, simply click on our store name.

Stride Rite Slingshot

Accelerate your sons or daughters fun with new Slingshot sneakers by stride rite! They will run faster and jump higher with energy return Slingshot technology in the heel and enhanced cushioning in the footbed to keep active feet comfortable.

The Stride Rite Slingshot sneaker is available in a boy's slip-on style that has a hook-and-loop strap for easy on/off and adjustability so nothing will slow him down! Available in medium and wide widths from a Child 10 to an older Child 3.

The Stride Rite Slingshot sneaker is also available in both a boys and girls lace up shoe. All 3 styles of Slingshot sneakers are on sale this week at 20% off Stride Rite's list price and are available by either clicking on our store name, Tootsies Stride Rite, or calling us at 1-866-235-0626.

When Do Babies Need Stride Rite shoes?

Babies learn best to walk bare feet, BUT they must be in a protective environment to walk barefoot. What do we mean by protective environment?

We mean inside a home on a warm floor where there are no obstructions with which they can injure their feet. If you baby is going to a sitter's home or a day care, or if you baby is going outside on a cement patio, deck or on the ground, or if it is winter time and your floors inside your home are cold, then a baby shoe, preferably a Stride Rite baby shoe which has been constructed for early walking stages, is required.

Many mom's ask, 'Well, what about my baby just wearing a sock when its cold?' The problem is that socks offer no protection or support when a baby is beginning to walk, so an infant shoe that has been properly constructed for early stages of walking is again best.

For more information on Stride Rite shoes and assistance in fitting your child's feet, please visit us online by clicking on our name, Tootsies Stride Rite, or calling us at 1-866-235-0626

Did You Know? by Stride Rite

The following is an interesting fact that is brought to you by Stride Rite:

Did you know that children's feet should be measured every 2 to 3 months until at least the age of 3 and every 4 to 6 months from age 3 to age 10. From birth until age 10, children's feet grow about 6 inches.

That is why having you child measured by a Stride Rite trained fitting is extremely cricital to maintain proper fitting kids shoes. During these years, expecially ages 1 to 5, your child will not inform you that their shoes need to be replaced, so you as the parent have to be pro-active.

For more information on Stride Rite shoes and assistance in properly fitting your child, please visit our web site by clicking on the following: Tootsies Stride Rite or call us toll free at 1-866-235-0626.

Did you Know? by Tootsies Stride Rite

The following excerpts are some interesting facts brought to you by Stride Rite:

Did you know that an individual's walking pattern, or gait, is established during the beginning walking stages and that same gait will be with that person for the rest of their lifetime!

That is why proper fitted infant shoes during the first stages of walking that assist an infant in developing the proper walking pattern is so critical. This proper gait will help reduce the amount of bone, back and muscle issues that an individual will face in later life.

For more information on Stride Rite infant shoes and assitance in proper styles and fittings, please visit on web site by clicking on the following: Tootsies Stride Rite or call us toll free at 1-866-235-0626.

The Stride Rite S.T.E.P. System -Part 1

Stride Rite's new infant shoe product line has been given the accronim S.T.E.P. System meeting Scientifically Tested, Everyday Proven. The S.T.E.P. system is a collection of Stride Rite shoes based on the lastest research breakthroughs and technology.

#1. Soft Motion: A thin protective outsole allowing for proper foot development for healthy feet. A soft flexible outsole enables your infant to feel the ground beneath them to assist with learning to walk. Round edges mimic the shape of your baby's foot, which helps to prevent them from cathching an edge.