toddler shoes?

[Eden'smom]

Can anyone recommend nice flexible shoes for a toddler. I'm familiar with soft star, but they're a little pricey?

Anyone?

Thanks!

[WaitingForKiddos]

I've seen See Kai Run shoes on amazon for $14-20.

[JudiAU]

Even among brands, flexibility varies widely. At various points I've had See Kai Run, Pediped, and Stride Rite that I've liked and I've also seen the same brands have terrible shoes. A toddler shoe should be completely flexible in the hand with enough structure to protect busy feet. It also shouldn't have a wide outsoles (some SKR) or loose fit (Crocs) that causes tripping. Also, shoes for girls are much more likely to be just...dumb in design.

I am taking this listing down (just sold it on ebay) but this is a terrific shoe for a toddler, really well designed, look at the flexibility

http://www.mothering.com/community/t/1325947/new-stride-rite-5-5-myra-brown-and-pink

These are another great shoe for a toddler with lots of flexibility

http://www.zappos.com/stride-rite-srt-carissa-infant-toddler-heather-rose

My son wore a lot of See Kai Run but it seems like they either have stiffer soles than in the past, or my standards have changed or my son just had wider feet. My daughter can't wear them at all.

I'd choose one pair of good shoes, that fit really well, or even gently used than multiple pairs of cheap ill fitiing shoes.