Toys in shoes.

Money_maker

We've had a couple of pairs with the toys in and on no occasion did the assistant mention them. Was a bit of a surprise with the first pair as we had no idea they were there. IMHO they are not using them as a sales aid.

Mrs_Imp

DD265 wrote: »

When I was a little girl, I had some shoes from Clarks with a keyhole in

http://observationdeck.kinja.com/an-epic-80s-childrens-fantasy-with-shoes-1555492845

I really really really wanted a pair of those as a child, but despite all the posters claiming that they were 'available in all sizes' it was a lie and they didn't do them in a narrow fitting. I never got my Magic Steps shoes and I was very sad

eta: so it wasn't just me that was upset Callie? I completely understand your disappointment.

SingleSue

Youngest had several pairs of these as he was growing up...several because it spanned years rather than because they were bad.

They were absolutely fine and lasted very well and believe me they got used as his feet didn't (and still don't - almost 18, not quite 5ft and still a size 4) grow at the same rate as others so we didn't get to experience the grown out of the new shoes before they had been broken in stage. His shoes were well and truly broken in and only had to be replaced yearly or if the miracle of his feet growing had finally happened.

It was a bit of a trauma though when he would misplace the car....absolute blooming nightmare if that happened.

Lunar_Eclipse

Yep, they were the only pair that fitted DD2 once.

The shoes were fine. She was horrified by the discrimination though, wanting the car that boys got, instead of the doll! She was 6 and this has always seriously annoyed her. Future lawyer in the making ...

MallyGirl

my DD's primary school banned the toys in shoes as the kids kept getting them out and playing with them, or losing them.

Fireflyaway

My daughter had these a few years back because they were the only ones that fit properly.

I think its a bad idea though. Kids might get upset if they lose the toy or might start fiddling with their shoes in lessons etc. Its a sneaky marketing trick and I don;t think its nice. Some kids parents might not be able to afford them and then the kids get upset.

bylromarha

Kids in my classes through the years learn very quickly the toy stays in the shoe in school, or it migrates to my "you know you arent allowed toys in school" shelf where it sits for a while.

frooglefraggle

southoftheriver wrote: »

Well I'm 30 and I still want shoes with lights on them. This has no relevance to anything, but thanks for reminding me!

I only have size 3 feet.... I got sketchers twinkle toe trainers when the kids got theirs! :j I turn the lights off shut the curtains pop the music and me and the kids have a dance around! :rotfl: I have yet to wear these out! I never had these as a child as my parents did not have the money! dreams can come true, I'm 31 lol