See Kai Run:
Only a parent could name her brand after watching her child run, or attempt to run, again and again and again. Which is what toddler moms love to do. And what toddlers need are good shoes, made to fit her feet. See Kai Run shoes are made for the growing toddler, with little to no arch, a wide base and SUPER flexible soles, we loved SKRs from the minute our son started walking. And you can't miss the classic style. For a toddler, See Kai Run shoes are the perfect gift pick!

Use code SKR at Dandelion Baby for free shipping on all See Kai Run Shoes.

Pediped Footwear:
These shoes are just SO soft. Pediped(TM) Footwear Baby Soft-soled shoes are made of a soft-pliable leather with a pigskin lining. The soles are two layers of leather, sandwiching a foam cushion to give the baby more comfort and handstitched which allows for ventilation and increases the durability. For ease and comfort, all Pediped(TM) Footwearclose with velcro. That means no elastic bands squeezing those pudgy ankles, plus they're adjustable and Pediped Footwear are appropriate for indoor and outdoor use.

A great gift for babies and toddlers, Pedipeds(TM) Footwear will ship free with code mwsfree.

Rileyroos:
A fairly new product in the soft-soled shoes world, Rileyroos have a little something different. Their soles have small areas of rubber, cushioning the foot in all the right spots. The rubber is framed in an ever-so-soft leather, which is hand-sewn to the top of the shoe, allowing for breath, movement and growth. Elastic laces enable additional growth and movement, and the shoes stay secure with a large velcro strap. Ankles and skin are protected by a thick, cushioned collar. Actually, RileyRoos really combine all my favorite soft-soled elements into one baby shoe.

A bit more for the narrow footed, Rileyroos are available in sizes 6-12 and 12-18 months, with 18-24 slated to arrive in the next few weeks. Select from a sharp and sporty shoe, cute and embellished, moccassins and Caters, boots that will keep babies toes super warm this winter.

Use code MWS15 to save 15% at Bediboo. See the entire line at Rileyroos.com.

Sweet Shoes:
Sweet Shoes rock... and I'm not talking Rock a Bye Baby rock, I mean Rock and Roll with Gene Simmons rock. They're edgy, with velvety leather and bones and lightening-like waves detail. The colors are bright and engaging.

What I love about these soft-soled shoes is that they close with two bands of velcro... so they look just like big brother's. And they slide on SO easily--the tongue opens wide enough to practically place baby's foot right in. They move really easily, allowing lots of room for width adjustment to fit nicely at all the right spots.

For the ultra-cool, living life on the edge, the beach or the city baby, these shoes will be a great gift. And they're now available up to size 24 months (which actually fits my size 7.5 Wide son's feet--with growing room!) Use coupon code MOMS at Kitsel to receive 10% off your entire order.

Robeez:
A big name in baby shoes, Robeez has an embellishment for every occasion. They just introduced a new holiday line, and continue to promote their free limited edition matching socks program. Amongst other new products are the Shoe Bundles, newborn gifts that grow with the baby: a collection of items for baby stages. These soft-soeld leather shoes are super soft, and the elastic keeps the shoes firmly on baby's feet. Robeez shoe sizes range for 0-6 months through 4 years, and we've found that even 4 year olds truly benefit from soft-soles. The most crucial foot development occurs during the earliest stage of walking, but the foot muscles continue to develop through youth, and the longer children wear soft-soels, the better.

A great gift of comfort, cuteness and value, save 10% with promo code MWS10 for 10% of purchases at robeez.com from now through the end of December 2007.

Bobux:
Of all of the soft-soled shoes we've tried, Bobux are the widest, so they slip on easily over all types of socks. I even found myself recommending them to a friend today who was saying that her one-year-old is in double-wide shoes. And while they go on loosely, there's nothing loose about these shoes. The elastic ankle fits snugly, comfortably.

They turned their characters around. The faces face the baby. So when he looks down, there's a cute tiger looking up at him, rather than an upside down tiger that looks cute for the grandparents to oogle over.

Use code MWS2007 good for 10% off your purchase at Bobux USA.

Vincent Shoes

Vincent Shoes has everything: hightops, rainboots, Mary Janes, cowboys boots and classic sneakers. This Euro-shoe maker is becoming uber-popular in the online crowd, and for good reason. The shoes are, according to my 4 year old, very comfortable, and very easy to wear. And you can tell by the images they're also very creative looks!

If you're gifting Vincent, look to the boots or slippers for something a little different from the norm. They offer baby sizes through Child 3.5, so Vincent is a great choice for sending a whole family shoes, but you needed worry about exact fit because exchanges are free.

Use code MWS-HOLIDAY for 20% off your purchase. And receive free shipping when you spend $75.

Oh!Five:
Just the cutest little, little kid shoes. SO flexible, yet their unique rubber dot soles allow for a non-slip gripper, as well as a little lift off the ground, making these shoes great early walkers for quick walks on the sidewalk or a playdate at the park.

Butter soft leather, with a plush, very padded, interior, Oh! Five Sports slip on so easily because of the velcro closure as well as the tongue that flips back, allowing them to "act" like big kid shoes--or even like Mommy's Pumas (notice the resemblance?) And their other shoes are just as "real shoe" looking--check out the Baby Classics for a dress shoe like Daddy's look. If you want to gift shoes that look like a big kid's, the choice is clear.

Use code mommieswithstyle for 15% off your purchase.

For kids and adults:

Gifting shoes to babies is easy... they're all adorable, they're all likely to fit, and they're great accessories. But gifting shoes to big kids and adults... not so simple. Unless you have a specific wish list request which includes size, width, brand, name and color, there's just no easy way to gift shoes.

Or not. We checked out gift certificate programs from several of the leading online shoe outlets.

Zappos: The Gift Certificate arrives in the inbox of the giftee the minute you pay. Both delivery and return shipping is free and easy. The shoes are a little pricier, but there's a great selection and fast service, and they, like all the other sites, offer a price guarantee. If she'll need the shoe this week, send her a Zappos Gift Certificate.

Shoes.com: Offers free shipping and free return shipping through UPS. Shipping takes a bit longer than others, but the shoe prices are fantastic and they offer a 115% price guarantee. Last time we checked, the coupon code luckybreaks7 gave us a 25% discount. Unfortunately, gift cards are not available at shoes.com. According to Jennie in customer service, "you can send items as a gift, but you can't do a gift card."

endless.com: For a limited time, Endless.com is paying you for overnight shipping. Usually, they ship overnight for free, but right now you'll get $5 back when you purchase shoes here. Good deal! We don't know when the special offer ends, so if you're planning to buy shoes, you should act on that right now. Endless Shoes and Handbag's site is very user-friendly with a great selection and elimination process. As for gift certificates, we couldn't find any available on their site. So if you're gifting, skip this one.

piperlime.com: As with all the rest, Piperlime offers free shipping and free returns for the shoes. Piperlime is launching their gift cards on October 31, so your giftee will be amongst the first to receive one If she isn't already on Piperlime's e-mail list, suggest she join. Piperlime offers unique coupon codes via e-mail. To to get a special discount, you must subscribe. A member of the Gap company, Gap gift cards do not yet work here, but Gap is planning to expand the Options Card (currently good at Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic) to include Piperlime by the holidays. Your gift card will be mailed to you via first class mail, so plan appropriately.

shoebuy.com: Again, offering free shipping and free returns as well as a 110% price guarantee. You can also search by width, which is very helpful for the narrow- or wide-footed. When you purchase a shoebuy gift card, you select the exact amount and the date you want to gift certificate to arrive to your giftee.

Nordstrom.com: A Nordstrom card can be purchased in store or on the web, but you'll save by purchasing on the web because standard shipping is free and it arrives in a pretty package. 2-day shipping is available for a $10 fee. Buyers now have the option of purchasing a virtual gift card, which arrives immediately in the giftee's inbox for immediate shopping. Minimum gift card price is $25. This is the only shop on our list where the giftee could order something beyond shoes, athletic-wear and hand-bags. However, she'll also be charged $5 shipping for her shoes, unless Nordstrom is offering a free shipping option.

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