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My incredibly handsome boy looks super sharp in his new Augustin shoes ($40) by See Kai Run.
The first Sunday he jazzed his toes with these ritzy See Kai Run shoes from their Spring ’10 collection, he dashed ahead of us in the parking lot…and, he scuffed his toe.
Isn’t that the nature of new children’s shoes. They will get a nick or a streak within exactly five minutes of outdoor wear.
Okay, maybe that’s just me and my offspring. I remember, as a child, wearing bright white shoes with bows on the front. I pranced around in them and twirled in my spring dress. Before church was over, I had at least three black scuff marks on them and the glaring eyes of my mother affixed firmly on my forehead.
It just runs in the family. The tendency to scuff shoes…not the glaring eyes. Really.
See Kai Run shoes and soles are super flexible and comfortable for small feet. However, that soft and pliable leather also means they’re a little more susceptible to scrapes and scratches from the regular rough and tumble of little kids.
Honestly, I never noticed the lack of durability in See Kai Run until AFTER I posted a review of the Logan boots last summer. Two weeks after that post published, I noticed the pretty gray toes of his boots were wearing thin to soft brown leather underneath.
See Kai Run children shoes show wear and tear faster than other toddler shoes on the market that were tested by my son. Must be due to the buttery soft sheepskin leather upper. They’re soooo comfortable, but the drawback is that they’re a scuff-magnet.
Honestly, I’d rather have my son wear shoes that attract nicks and scuffs that also provide extreme comfort and flexibility and encourage proper gait patterns, than extra heavy shoes that cause him to walk around like he’s wearing buckets on his feet.
See Kai Run’s Augustin are hands-down my son’s favorite pair of shoes in his closet at present–a top pick among 5 brands and styles!
1) The best thing about See Kai Run? Their unparalleled design aesthetic in children’s shoes. Gorgeous. Stunning.
2) Second best thing is the comfortable, springy design.
In the future, I’d love to see the shoe designers find a more durable surface (brushed suede, perhaps), that takes the beatings of childhood with more grace than the smooth leather of the present line. Other than that, don’t change a thing!
See Kai Run’s Ariana in orange
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
*WIN IT*
I’m sooo excited about spring! I want to help you put some spring into your toddler’s step.Traveling with Baby is teaming up with See Kai Run to offer a reader a pair of the fresh shoes (retail value $40) from Smaller or See Kai Run. Yay Spring! ‘Tis the luck o’ the Irish! Happy Easter!
YOUR TURN: I want to know what See Kai Run or Smaller style and size would you choose for your little one? Also, what do you love about spring?
Extra credit:
FOR A SECOND ENTRY: Blog about this giveaway, then leave a comment with a link to your post.
FOR A THIRD ENTRY: Follow @drdolly and @seekairun and tweet about this giveaway, then leave a second comment telling me that you did with a link to your tweet.
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Note: This giveaway closes at 11:59 PM on March 23rd. Winners will be selected via random.org shortly thereafter.
*I received a sample pair of shoes from See Kai Run for the purpose of this review. Read my full disclosure policy.
*UPDATE: Congratulations to the winner, #9 Jessica!
OK, it isn’t wat you asked but the Finn shoes in the Eleven line are really cute. As for another, the Rebekah girl shoes are really sweet.
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Thanks for adding the email subscribe option. It makes it easy for me to check it and I always know when there’s new content.
Love See Kai Run, didn’t know about “smaller”–I think the Carisa or Hadley styles are adorable! What do I love about spring? The sun glorious sun–I am like a cat, I could just bathe in it all day!
I would pick Cara size 9.. and I love spring because it is the end of all the darkness and gloom!
I can’t help but adore the Marian shoes in size 6 or 7. Isn’t that green delicious?
I love spring because everything is new again. Fresh, like a do-over. And, it smells so darn good!
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I like the Michael in a 9. I love spring flowers, but hate when the deer eat my tulips.
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I love the Keelan shoes in 9 for my little guy. We love taking walks in the spring…to see all the new buds on the trees…and to see all the animals out and about. Thanks for the chance.
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When my Grandson was born I went on a mission to find the perfect shoe for a little fat foot. See Kai Run was by far my best find, super soft leather and adorable styles. When my daughter became pregnant with my granddaughter I filled a basket with 11 pairs of SKR in various sizes for a shower gift! These are the only shoes my grandbabies wear – I am currently adoring the Smaller Carisa for my granddaugher!
What an incredible gift for your grand daughter! Your daughter must’ve been so pleased!
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I would choose the See Kai Run Sara
What I love about Spring is the cool weather
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I just LOOOVVE the Tobias size 18-24 months for my son Connor these are so sweet for spring. The reason that I love spring is it means that the snow is melted and my boys can be in the backyard. All winter my little guys feel so trapped inside and spring means freedom for them.
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i LOVE the Rebekah shoes! adorable!!!
also, i love all the beautiful buds on the trees–my fave aspect of Spring for sure!
i follow both of y’all and tweeted!
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i’m a FB fan of See Kai Run! thank you!
I’d love the Justin in size 6 for my little man! THANKS!
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I am SKR’s 4,031 fan on FB!
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Oh and I love the Spring Flowers, forgot that in my original comment!!
I would love the Samuel in size 9. Thanks for the entry!
I love the Cate – in green! They have the best styles!!
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I forgot to put the size (Size=Toddler 8 Girls)
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I follow See Kai Run on Facebook!
they’re all so cute, I’d choose the Kaila shoes in size 9. thanks for the chance.
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oops in my first comment I need to add that I love so much about Spring! Its my favorite season, I love the warm days and the crisp and cool mornings.
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I would chose the Sara size seven. And what i love about spring is the wonderful weather and opening the windows and lettinging in fresh air.
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I would LOVE Theodore in a size 6 for my son! Very very cute!
What I love about spring is that everyone is just soo happy around me. Everything is brighter and more cheerful and I am so glad to type this on yet another sunny day!:)
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I’d want the hugh shoes in a size 9
I really want the Ashley Maija for my daughter!
I love Spring because it means we finally get more outdoor playtime during the day and less drive-mommy-crazy-inside time!
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