Shoe PSA! In a good way!

[mamasaurus]

MIL and I went to get Babysaurus her first real pair of walking shoes yesterday. Previously we went to Stride Rite, but she freaked out the whole time and we couldn't find any that fit right before she went nuclear, so we didn't buy any. Our Stride Rite is small-ish, runs out of sizes a lot, is always packed, and has the heat cranked way too high. So, this time we went to Nordstrom.

Wow! Our Nordstrom kid's shoe department is awesome! They have a big custom fish tank with little chairs set up around it so kids can sit and watch, the staff is crazy helpful, you can book an appointment rather than walk in if you like, and get this: if it's your baby's first shoes or first walking shoes, they take a photo of your baby wearing them and give your baby a "Nordy," which is a plush shoe horn. The photo is just a crappy little digital picture in a paper frame, but I was so surprised and pleased about it. Also, Babysaurus loves her Nordy. Who knew a plush shoe horn would be such a hit?

They had great selection and tons of sizes--more in the Stride Rite brand than Stride Rite had! Plus, Baby Tom's! I think we will be regulars now. The only problem is that the prices are a bit steep. If you are having a hard time getting shoes for your LO, I recommend trying Nordstrom.

[TrudyCampbell]

Damn you, NYC! Why don't we have a fucking Nordstrom!!?

[Deleted]

So good to know! I love Nordstrom's so very much!

[AndyCohen]

Apr 11, 2013 9:59:30 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Damn you, NYC! Why don't we have a fucking Nordstrom!!?

Yeah, I don't get this at all!

[eav2c]

PIP! I want to see that cutie in her new shoes!!!

[charlielove]

Apr 11, 2013 9:59:30 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Damn you, NYC! Why don't we have a fucking Nordstrom!!?

WHAT?!? This is shocking to me!

And I'm glad you had such a good experience there, that makes all the difference when you have a baby, really. They do have a great selection too. What shoes did you end up getting?

[rubber pants]

THANK YOU for posting this!

Our stride rite is so small and I have to venture to a different mall than the one I am used to. I'm SO excited to check out Nordstrom next time!

DD needs some sandle-type shoes.

[katie]

I have looked online and they do have a good selection. Glad it went well! I should check them out.

[thedahliharpa]

Apr 11, 2013 9:59:30 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Damn you, NYC! Why don't we have a fucking Nordstrom!!?

Whaaaaaaat???

They are the only West Coast based "major". I wonder if they refuse to go there or if they are locked out by Bloomingdales, Saks, Neimans, etc..

[jaime183]

Apr 11, 2013 9:58:14 GMT -5 mamasaurus said:

MIL and I went to get Babysaurus her first real pair of walking shoes yesterday. Previously we went to Stride Rite, but she freaked out the whole time and we couldn't find any that fit right before she went nuclear, so we didn't buy any. Our Stride Rite is small-ish, runs out of sizes a lot, is always packed, and has the heat cranked way too high. So, this time we went to Nordstrom.

Wow! Our Nordstrom kid's shoe department is awesome! They have a big custom fish tank with little chairs set up around it so kids can sit and watch, the staff is crazy helpful, you can book an appointment rather than walk in if you like, and get this: if it's your baby's first shoes or first walking shoes, they take a photo of your baby wearing them and give your baby a "Nordy," which is a plush shoe horn. The photo is just a crappy little digital picture in a paper frame, but I was so surprised and pleased about it. Also, Babysaurus loves her Nordy. Who knew a plush shoe horn would be such a hit?

They had great selection and tons of sizes--more in the Stride Rite brand than Stride Rite had! Plus, Baby Tom's! I think we will be regulars now. The only problem is that the prices are a bit steep. If you are having a hard time getting shoes for your LO, I recommend trying Nordstrom.

we bought Luke some adidas there because they were soft soles with rubber toes- he kept sliding when pulling up on our hardwood. They told me about the picture and everything for the first pair of walking shoes. they are pricey but I think comparable to stride rite. I love the shoes we got there and will go back!

[mamasaurus]

Apr 11, 2013 10:02:17 GMT -5 charlielove said:

Apr 11, 2013 9:59:30 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Damn you, NYC! Why don't we have a fucking Nordstrom!!?

WHAT?!? This is shocking to me!

And I'm glad you had such a good experience there, that makes all the difference when you have a baby, really. They do have a great selection too. What shoes did you end up getting?

These:

www.striderite.com/store/SiteController/striderite/productdetails?catId=cat1530399SR&subCatId=cat1530650SR&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=BG45490&skuId=***8********BG45490*W030&productId=8-136421&

They seem like they are OK for casual play outfits or nicer, dressy ones.

[charlielove]

Apr 11, 2013 10:35:10 GMT -5 mamasaurus said:

Apr 11, 2013 10:02:17 GMT -5 charlielove said:

WHAT?!? This is shocking to me!

And I'm glad you had such a good experience there, that makes all the difference when you have a baby, really. They do have a great selection too. What shoes did you end up getting?

These:

www.striderite.com/store/SiteController/striderite/productdetails?catId=cat1530399SR&subCatId=cat1530650SR&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=BG45490&skuId=***8********BG45490*W030&productId=8-136421&

They seem like they are OK for casual play outfits or nicer, dressy ones.

I like those, they are perfect because they can be dressed up too. 

[Beener]

Trudy are you serious? Nordstrom is my favorite store and I would die without it.