I realize I'm a little baby heavy here, and, NO, I don't mean my personal extra padding thankyouverymuch. But babies just need more. For beings so tiny they require an awful lot of "stuff" to keep them healthy, safe, dressed, entertained, fed, loved, transported and so much more. Yet as I panicked today because I couldn't find my very favorite Robeez anywhere I realized this was a post that couldn't wait.
I resisted buying Robeez because, frankly, they are very spendy ($27.95-$38.95 on their website). However, I had so many mommies rave to me about how wonderful Robeez are and how they wouldn't put anything else on their babe's feet that I got sucked in. Still, being me, I went with the cheapest, used, pair I could find on Ebay. Have I mentioned I love Ebay?
My sisters friend had informed me that she loves Robeez because you can just toss them in the washer and then the dryer and... TaDA! Good as new. So I took my Ebay Robeez ($2.99 + $5.95 S+H), tossed them in the washer, and then the dryer and... TaDA! Good as new. Albeit a little worn looking.
Turns out, I too, love Robeez! After six kids I've finally found the secret to keeping socks on babies feet. Robeez! Absolute magic. I needed more. A friend on that wonderful message board I posted about led me to Endless Shoes and their fantastic negative overnight shipping. Plus they had Robeez on sale. I got the above pictured Elephant Robeez for about $17, including free, woooohooo, matching socks and shipping. Still, $17 for a pair of baby shoes seems quite pricey. So I tried the cheaper option too, Ministars by Bobux for Target.
Really it's just because I love Giraffe's, not because I needed them. Plus, they were only $10+tax on sale. They're not bad, but they are not Robeez. While they're leather they are much stiffer, and maybe because of that their shape just doesn't fit baby's feet as well. I'm also not as thrilled with the elastic. These do not stay on like Robeez.
Finally, I also have a pair of Bobux. Not because I'm shoe happy, though I am, for me, not baby, but because my Aunt gave us a pair as a baby gift:
These are better quality leather that their Ministars by Bobux for Target. The price reflects the better quality, $25.50 - $46.00 on their website. I also love how the appliqued designs are facing baby. Not that my baby cares about that, he loves to chew on his Robeez, Ministars, Bobux, whenever I leave them laying within reach, not look at the pretty designs. A bonus with soft-soled baby shoes is their ability to multi-task as a teething ring. However, while these are better quality than the Ministars they still do not hold up as well as Robeez, more importantly they do not stay on as well. Something about the elastic placement, elastic design or even the elastic itself in Robeez allows for a better shoe than Ministars or Bobux.
As a final word of persuasion, for those of you still hesitant to drop the good-sized bundle of dough on Robeez; Robeez have a fantastic resale value on Ebay. Unless you are planning on handing them down to future children, cousins, neighbors, etc. Or bronzing them as my mom wants to do with my first, Ebay-bought, worn Robeez, then reselling them on Ebay will give you a nice chunk of change back on the original purchase price. Certainly something to consider when choosing which brand to go with.
Finally, I also have a pair of Bobux. Not because I'm shoe happy, though I am, for me, not baby, but because my Aunt gave us a pair as a baby gift:
These are better quality leather that their Ministars by Bobux for Target. The price reflects the better quality, $25.50 - $46.00 on their website. I also love how the appliqued designs are facing baby. Not that my baby cares about that, he loves to chew on his Robeez, Ministars, Bobux, whenever I leave them laying within reach, not look at the pretty designs. A bonus with soft-soled baby shoes is their ability to multi-task as a teething ring. However, while these are better quality than the Ministars they still do not hold up as well as Robeez, more importantly they do not stay on as well. Something about the elastic placement, elastic design or even the elastic itself in Robeez allows for a better shoe than Ministars or Bobux.
As a final word of persuasion, for those of you still hesitant to drop the good-sized bundle of dough on Robeez; Robeez have a fantastic resale value on Ebay. Unless you are planning on handing them down to future children, cousins, neighbors, etc. Or bronzing them as my mom wants to do with my first, Ebay-bought, worn Robeez, then reselling them on Ebay will give you a nice chunk of change back on the original purchase price. Certainly something to consider when choosing which brand to go with.
2 comments:
I bought a pair at Target and they wore so well. I threw them inn the washing machine and they came out looking new. At $12.99 they were a bargin and so much cheaper than look alike brand Robeez
I really like your take on the issue. I now have a clear idea on what this matter is all about.. tot shoes
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