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1. A pair of classic Crocs if you're like me, and swore you'd never buy a pair until you became a parent. Easy to get on and get off! Cleanup is a breeze! Virtually indestructible!
2. A pair of waterproof snow boots with a cozy faux fur lining that'll keep those toesies toasty even after ~hours~ of sledding or building a snowman. What more could you ask for?
3. A pair of soft Old Navy jellies that'll make you ~jelly~ of your mini-me because they'll remind you of the sandals you wore as a child — only these don't cause blisters and smell divinely fruity.
4. A pair of machine-washable, slip-on Hey Dude loafers for any little dude or lady who wants to rock the preppy look à la the Gossip Girl reboot without torturing their feet. (Reviewers say these feel like they're walking on a cloud of marshmallows).
5. Stylish and lightweight Plae sneakers I can personally vouch for as my 4-year-old's fave EVER (so she says). She loves that she can put them on herself thanks to the double Velcro straps. And, I love that I can just pop them in the wash when they get muddy — oh, and they've stood up to her rough-and-tumble play without getting worn out.
6. A pair of splurge-worthy Keen Newport sandals that'll basically pay for themselves (and then some) after a few summers. They boast a closed toe to protect little feet from injury during hikes, trips to the beach, or at summer camp.
7. Soft-soled hightop sneakers, a total Converse dupe, so your little one can have infinitely more punk rock swag than you ever will.
8. And a pair of fleece booties with grippy bottoms to ensure little bubbas don't go slipping and sliding on hardwood floors.
9. A pair of cult status Native slip-ons, basically the ultimate ~wear-everywhere~ shoe. The only downside is when winter comes, you'll find yourself trying to convince your kiddo that "wearing them with socks *isn't* a better alternative to boots."
10. High-quality vegan leather Ten Little Everyday Original sneakers because every pair comes with a pack of stickers so your little can customize their shoes to match their big personality.
11. A pair of water shoes that reviewers swear are not only the next best thing to being barefoot but they'll *also* protect your feet from all the boo-boos that can occur at the beach, pool or waterpark.
12. A pair of Felix & Flora Mary Janes, practically perfect special occasion shoes that won't break the bank. Prepare to take approx. a million selfies of your little nugget looking cute on a whole other level, y'all.
13. A pair of Adidas Superstar sneakers for any child looking for cool kicks that'll make their classmates seriously ~starstruck~ and envious.
14. Toddler-sized Saucony sneakers boasting superb traction to ensure your little daredevil can run, jump, and perform heart-stopping stunts on the playground without slips and falls.
15. A pair of OG Stride Rite Elliot Leather sneakers because they've provided countless wobbly new walkers with stability over the years, while managing to look très chic.
16. Timeless Vans Checkerboard slip-ons that are so comfy one reviewer described them as "the quintessential outdoor slipper." Not to mention, they won't go out of style any time soon!
17. A pair of See Kai Run Peyton high-tops with a roomy toe area fit for future influencers who walk into preschool like they're strutting the runway.
18. Nike Flex Runner shoes designed with flexible mesh and easy-on pull tabs that'll not only level up your kids' fashion game but will also cement your status as coolest parent aka gift giver of the year.
19. A pair of waterproof rubber boots with handles to keep munchkins dry as they gleefully jump up and down in muddy puddles. Cue Peppa Pig singing, Splish, splash, splosh, splish, splash.
20. A pair of classic Toms canvas espadrilles guaranteed to become any kiddo's everyday shoes making you wonder why you haven't bought the adult version for yourself (just like the reviewer below).
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