Ugg boots for kids

[MickeySP]

So I just bought the new UGGS fo rmyeself and they had a new hot pink color in littles ones.


So............

 

[duffy]

A three-year old that knows about and cares about labels? That's sad and wrong.

I would expect a three-year old to want TOYS, not shoes or boots. A three-year old who does want shoes or boots must come from a very poor family, and that's sad. But one who wants UGG boots and only UGG boots is just as sad. It's not the 3-year old who wants them, it's Mom.

I let my daughter pick out clothes and shoes for her daughter. I'm Grandma, and Grandma buys fun toys. Not things that my granddaughter doesn't care about. I want her to be delighted with her gift from me. That means toys.

 

[duffy]

I'd also tell my daughter, if she is "not poor by any means", and wants $120 shoes for her daughter, she is not getting it from me. If she can't afford them, too bad.

I also can afford $120 for one pair of shoes for a 3-year old, but I won't buy them. That's ridiculous.

If my daughter is so status-conscious that she wants them, then she can buy them. And I'd tell her she's a fool for doing so, but then that would be the end of it.

 

[MickeySP]

A three-year old that knows about and cares about labels? That's sad and wrong.

I would expect a three-year old to want TOYS, not shoes or boots. A three-year old who does want shoes or boots must come from a very poor family, and that's sad. But one who wants UGG boots and only UGG boots is just as sad. It's not the 3-year old who wants them, it's Mom.

I let my daughter pick out clothes and shoes for her daughter. I'm Grandma, and Grandma buys fun toys. Not things that my granddaughter doesn't care about. I want her to be delighted with her gift from me. That means toys.

I'd also tell my daughter, if she is "not poor by any means", and wants $120 shoes for her daughter, she is not getting it from me. If she can't afford them, too bad.

I also can afford $120 for one pair of shoes for a 3-year old, but I won't buy them. That's ridiculous.

If my daughter is so status-conscious that she wants them, then she can buy them. And I'd tell her she's a fool for doing so, but then that would be the end of it.

ITA if the 3 yo knows brands - kinda sad.

BUT... I don't thinks it's ridiculous if I want to doit. I would never call anyone ridiculous if they don't want to so I see no need to name call.

I did not have a daughter so never got to do the dress up stuff, I do buys clothes, shoes, bows, etc.... My DGD loves to play dress up & loves clothes, just the way she is. I also buy baseballs, footballs, basketballs & other fun things, cause she also loves to get dirty.

Again I don't see why anyone has any problem with someone who can afford to buy it buying it. I am not taking money from anyone's pocket but my own.

Oh & no, neither my DS or DW ask for anything, and if they didn't like it I would bring it back. Their child.

 

[duffy]

ITA if the 3 yo knows brands - kinda sad.

BUT... I don't thinks it's ridiculous if I want to doit. I would never call anyone ridiculous if they don't want to so I see no need to name call.

It's not name-calling, because my daughter would never be so foolish. But if she became so status-conscious that she wants them for her granddaughter, my response would be, "buy them yourself."

If she says, "we're not poor by any means but I can't afford $120 for one pair of shoes," I'd say, "too bad. Spend $12 on one pair," even though I can afford it.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

My daughter has had two pair of Uggs and I won't buy another. I was so happy she's be willing to wear boots in the winter, but they don't last. She's very heavy on shoes and wore the soles out in no time and now her duck walk is even worse. There is no support in those boots at all.

As far as a 3 year old wanting them, I don't thing 3 year olds should even know about labels other than Sesame Street, Disney, Barney, Barbie.... If you've got the money and want to spend it, go ahead, not my business.

 

[punkin]

I'd also tell my daughter, if she is "not poor by any means", and wants $120 shoes for her daughter, she is not getting it from me. If she can't afford them, too bad.

I also can afford $120 for one pair of shoes for a 3-year old, but I won't buy them. That's ridiculous.

If my daughter is so status-conscious that she wants them, then she can buy them. And I'd tell her she's a fool for doing so, but then that would be the end of it.

You have the right to spend your money any way you want. OP has the same right. I don't find her decision any more or less ridiculous than the decisions of many people on this board who post that they spend literally thousands of dollars on Christmas gifts.

I read the OP as a vent about sticker shock at the price. The vitriol in this thread direct at OP by some posters (and I am not singling you out) is very strange.

 

[Tinkermommy]

I tend to spend more money on my daughter's shoes. She has very wide feet and a high instep so she is extremely limited on what she can even wear and it usually ends up being expensive (European brands).

I won't buy just on brand. I buy on fit, comfort and support and most times I pay a premium for it.

My daughter has EMUs (also made in Australia) and I bought them last year for $60 and she is wearing them again this winter.

That said, if you want to spend the money go ahead.

I would rather put more money in my kids college fund than on their feet.

 

[duffy]

I can afford to spend $1,000 on one pair of shoes for a 3-year old, too. Heck, I could spend $5,000 on one pair if I want to. Cash, of course. Even $10,000.

Why would I? Why would anyone? Of course it's your money. Do what you want with it. But, I'll still think you're a fool if you do. I will not be impressed.

 

[bellebud]

I bought my dd her first pair of UGGs when her feet were the same size as mine

good thinking mom!! My dd12 has already passed my shoe size - which stinks!! I got about 3 months worth of 'sharing' our shoes and then I got her hand-me-downs once, and that was it.

I just bought myself my first pair of Uggs last week. My sil is a huge Ugg fan because of their comfort and how long they last, so she convinced me to try. I like them a lot, I must say!

I offered to buy my dd a pair, and she says she could care less about the branding (for now...)

 

[epcotprincess]

My dd will be 2 next month. She's had I think 6 pair over the past 2 years (the teeny tiny ones don't start out at $120.) This year she has 2 pair. She wears them pretty much every single day from October to April. They hold up very well and will also have resale value. I am surprised to see that so many people find it ridiculous. We don't struggle financially so I don't see it as a poor decision to purchase them. I get nothing but compliments on her shoes. I agree that entitlement isn't the result of having nice things, but rather the development of an attitude as enabled by parenting.

 

[mefordis]

You guys must not live in Jersey! You see little ones wearing Uggs all the time around here!!!!

Yep, not a big deal. Everyone has them, even 1 year olds (at my dd's dance school i saw a 1 yr old with them on!)

 

[KrysiaG]

No.

I have two daughters (age 3 and 5) and NEITHER really understand the concept of BRAND NAMES at this age anyway. My 5 year old wanted a pair of "Ugg" styled boots, so I went over to Justice and bought her a pair for $25 or so ($50 something and then I had a $25 off J-buck card).

There is no way I would spend $120 on a pair of boots for a 3, 5 or even 8 year old. Teenager, MAYBE (if she wanted that as her big Christmas or birthday gift - something along those lines). But a toddler/youth size - when they have no concept/understanding of brand names? No.

Also, I showed my daughter a bunch of boots at Nordstroms (my 5 year old daughter) and you know which ones she chose?

Pink cowboy boots, HA!
These:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstr.../3115605?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=4752

 

[KrysiaG]

These are the "ugg-styled" boots I got for my 5 year old at Justice, and she gets more compliments on them than you would ever imagine.
http://www.shopjustice.com/girls-clothing/boots/foldover-fur-boot/7031043

These are cute too:
http://www.shopjustice.com/girls-clothing/boots/slouch-boot-with-faux-fur-cuff/7031071

 

[KrysiaG]

It's not the 3-year old who wants them, it's Mom.

 

[U2_rocks!]

I have 3 kids and my clothing budget (for me and for them) is not unlimited. There are plenty of other things that we deem important fighting for our funds. So to blow $120 on one pair of shoes/boots for growing feet just seems extravagant to me. I would spend that on specialty clothing or equipment for a serious sport etc., but not just for fashion. If I keep the individual purchases smaller, I can buy more - if I blow $120 on one pair of boots, there's not much budget left.

Then again, I am not convinced that "brand name" is the only way to get style and value. I think there are plenty of good products out there with fairly obscure names and much lower price tags, and that's mostly what we buy. DS 11 is now getting into brand names with his soccer cleats, but that's because he hears the other boys talk about what they consider to be "good" shoes. He also loves the brightly coloured skinny jeans because his friends are wearing them, but he doesn't have a clue about brand - so I got him a pair that were really nice to look at and fit well but had no "brand" name and he loved them. I am trying to keep my kids mostly unconscious of brand, and for the most part they understand that if I have to pay a high price for some fancy brand name thing, they won't be able to have very much stuff; if they will accept non brand name, they will get so much more! That's not to say that they don't ever get brand name things - they actually love hand me downs from some older/larger friends, and that's how I get a lot of brand name and good quality stuff for free! I do have friends who are almost slaves to brand names, and my kids benefit greatly. Too bad I can't return the favour with these particular friends - they don't have younger/smaller siblings I can hand my kids' stuff down to. I do try to hand down to others instead - pay it forward.

 

[mefordis]

I think people find value in different things. Some people like expensive Disney trips, some people like to buy expensive shoes for their kids, some like expensive food, etc.

It's pointless to critique other's spending because it is a matter of personal preference.

Personally, I'd rather buy one nice, expensive pair of boots and wear the heck out of them than have a few cheap pairs. I have looked into the UGG knockoffs and they are NOT the same. NOt comfy and rather itchy.

 

[YodaGirl]

I think people find value in different things. Some people like expensive Disney trips, some people like to buy expensive shoes for their kids, some like expensive food, etc.

It's pointless to critique other's spending because it is a matter of personal preference.

Personally, I'd rather buy one nice, expensive pair of boots and wear the heck out of them than have a few cheap pairs. I have looked into the UGG knockoffs and they are NOT the same. NOt comfy and rather itchy.

I agree that it is better to have one good pair than several not-so-good pairs.

That being said, a 3 year old isn't really going to "wear the heck out of them". She'll out grow them in about 6 months if she's anything like my DD. I don't see the point in spending the equivalent to $20/month on shoes. But, hey, whatever floats your (general your) boat.

An adult (or teenager who no longer has rapidly growing feet), on the other hand, will wear the heck out of them.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

I have to admit I'm surprised at everyone mentioning how durable Uggs are. As I said, my daughter (16) has had two pair. One she wore down the soles in about two months and the other (with the button on the side) she not only wore down the soles, but the buttons popped off in about the same time. FWIW, the button is for show and she's 16, it's not like she's out playing on the playground in them. I don't see the value in Uggs at all. I'd rather buy her 4 pairs of knock off boots than spend the money on 1 pair of Uggs.