Just dropped $95 on a pair of New Balances for my 10yo because his old ones are literally falling apart. And I KNOW he's gonna outgrow them in like 8 months. This can't be sustainable. Do other parents just buy the cheapest shoes they can find? What's your strategy here because my feet are gonna be broke by the time he stops growing.
The 8 month growing cycle is SO real. my 9yo has grown a full size in like 6 months. I've started just accepting it as a cost and trying to find sales
Check Facebook marketplace/Poshmark. Tons of gently worn kids shoes because yeah, they outgrow them too fast. I got my oldest a pair of barely-worn Nike Dunks for $25.
The 8-month outgrow timeline is the real killer. I started buying slightly bigger sizes so there's actual runway before they stop fitting. Costs more upfront but stretches the usage.
lol same exact situation here, literally same shoe brand. I feel like they make them fall apart on purpose so you HAVE to buy new ones every season
yeah $95 for 8 months of wear is brutal. have you tried checking outlet stores or waiting for back to school sales? sometimes you can catch decent shoes at 30-40% off
this is one of those things nobody tells you about parenting. shoes are like a mandatory monthly payment once they're in elementary school
$95 for 8 months of wear is brutal. Have you tried Costco? Their sneakers are way cheaper and my 9yo has gone through like 3 pairs without falling apart immediately.
This is why I hit up the clearance racks in off-seasons. Grabbed two pairs of Nike for $40 total last month. Gotta hunt but it beats full price.
New Balances hold up though—I've found my kids' pairs last longer than cheaper brands even accounting for the outgrowing. Still sucks on the wallet but at least they're durable.
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Try Costco for shoes if you have a membership. Their kids' shoes are usually $35-50 and decent quality. and they have the return policy so if something goes wrong