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Daffy’s
Visit daffys.com
for store locations
A wonderful resource for cute discount kids’ shoes.
Pretty much all of the footwear falls in the $19.99 to $39.99
range. Sizes infant to 6.
East
Side Kids
1298 Madison Ave., at 92nd St.
212-360-5000
The cartoons and classic movies blaring on this shop’s
television will distract the kids while you inspect the enormous
selection of dress and athletic shoes—plenty of Nike
and Keds ($22–$100), Elefanten ($23 to $70), and Polo
($18 to $80).
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Color Me Keds
800-680-0966
keds.com
This spring, Keds launched a new line of leather
sneakers that come with five nontoxic washable markers.
Kids can personalize the shoes, then easily wash
off their designs with soap and water ($29.99).
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Geox
595 Madison Ave., near 58th St.
212-319-4243
This Italian footwear company’s new U.S. flagship location
features adorable tan suede boots with embroidered flowers,
velcro sneakers (from $60), and orange suede wrestling boots
($63). All are equipped with the brand’s signature microholes,
which keep heat and moisture to a minimum. There’s a
play area, too.
Great
Feet by Stride Rite
212-249-0551
striderite.com
There’s only a smattering of name-brand stuff here from
Nike, Sketchers, New Balance, and Keds (from $20). The real
reason to come is the large selection of well-priced Stride
Rite-label shoes. A leather baby bootie with a scalloped top
line (from $41) is a stylish choice for wobbly toddlers.
Gymboree
See gymboree.com
for locations
This cheery chain store has gotten more fashionable over the
years. Expect to see stylish twists on classic shoes, such
as zebra-print Mary Janes with lime green straps ($24) and
faux-shearling powder blue snow boots ($36).
Harry’s
Shoes
2299 Broadway, at 83rd St.
212-874-2035
harrys-shoes.com
This place is a must for cool kids’ shoes—you’ll
find a terrific selection from Elefanten, Jumping Jacks, Aster,
and virtually every other brand you can name (from $30).
Ibiza
Kidz
56 University Place, at 10th St.
212-375-9984
A small shop with a lot to offer: Everything from prewalkers
by Elefanten and Babybotte ($32–$80) to the Primigi
Italian collection ($45–$75), up to size-7 kids’
shoes. There are some great French fashion-forward styles
here, including chic little Mod 8 shoes ($60–$90).
Juno
543 Broadway, near Prince St.
212-625-2560
Here you’ll find cool shoes for cool kids, sold with
hip-hop music blaring. Standouts this year: house-brand leather
sneakers ($68–$88). Sizes run from 0 to 13.
Kids’
Foot Locker
Call 800-991-6685 for store locations
footlocker.com
You can find last-minute deals ($25–$50) on last season’s
hot sneakers from brands like Nike, Reebok, and Converse alongside
the latest offerings. There’s also tons of pint-size
athleticwear from your child’s favorite sports team.
Kmart
250 W. 34th St., at Seventh Ave.
212-760-1188
770 Broadway, at Astor Pl.
212-673-1540
kmart.com
This is knock-off heaven for stylish kids. Timberland-like
hiking boots and Ugg-style botties from Route 66 and Thom
McAn are only $14.99 to $19.99. They also carry Thalia Sodi’s
line, which includes black chunky loafers with charm details
($12.99).
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