Think back to your childhood. What shoes did you wear? For me, it was SKECHERS. They were stylish, comfortable and affordable. It was pretty much the only branded shoe I could convince my parents to buy me. I loved them so much that I wore them well into my early adulthood. In fact, I wore SKECHERS (that didn’t have shoelaces) for my first half-marathon over 10 years ago!! While not advisable, I made it to the end!
That being said, I haven’t worn SKECHERS since then but I know the brand is as popular as ever so I was excited to receive a pair for everyone in my family. I honestly didn’t realize how many different styles and looks were available. There were even some great options for running! I probably spent a good hour just perusing the website to select a pair for myself. In fact, I couldn’t narrow it down to just one.
I also took it upon myself to select a new pair for my sons. While I would normally ask my kids for their input to ensure that they like something and will wear it, I figured that if it lights up when you walk and comes in bright colours, or includes anything Star Wars, they would like it.
Of course I was right. Even though these were meant to be their new back-to-school shoes, the boys insist on wearing them EVERY DAY! Even if it’s 30+ degrees. Kids are funny, but they know what they want and like!
On a serious note, I will admit that I don’t often buy branded shoes for my kids. After they wreck the second pair only a few months into the new year, I can’t be bothered to spend a large amount of money to replace their shoes. But I do want to get them at least one good quality pair at the beginning of each school year. I really believe that wearing a good pair of quality shoes makes a big difference to their developing feet. That’s why I was eager to partner up with SKECHERS. While we haven’t had much time to test them out, the best indicator for me has been the fact that my kids want to wear their new shoes every day, without exception. They’re obviously comfortable and fun!
Did I mention that my husband got a pair too? I think his SKECHERS Sycamore might be my favourite, but it’s hard to choose; They are all so unique.
Finally I have to mention how comfortable my shoes are. As a busy mom, that is always on the go, comfort is key. It helps that the shoes are super cute too. They fit great immediately and I didn’t need to “wear them in” (aka no blisters). Another bonus is that my SKECHERS burst – alter ego will take me from Summer through Fall (yay for savings)!
My love affair with SKECHERS has officially been rekindled. Now the hardest part will be choosing which pair to get next!
GIVEAWAY
To help you with your back-to-school shoe shopping, I’ve teamed up with my friends at SKECHERS to give away 4 pairs of shoes to one very lucky family! All you need to worry about if you win is which ones you’ll choose (and trust me, it’s not an easy decision). Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter (please give it a few seconds to load). Contest is open to all residents of Canada. Contest ends Wednesday September 14, 2016
DISCLOSURE: I received 5 free pairs of shoes from SKECHERS for review. However, the shoes selected and opinions expressed are my own!
I typically buy my child about 4 pairs of shoes a year.My daughter loves her Skechers.
I buy about 6 pairs per year, that’s for 2 kids with indoor, outdoor school shoes plus a summer slip-on shoe. If we count rain boots & winter boots that goes up to 10!
I would say about 5 to 6 pairs a year!
I usually buy 2, one for dress and one pair of sneakers for each child
Sorry, am not from Canada so please delete
1 in door, 1 out door, 2 pair of sandals, 1 pair of winter boots, and depending on how fast their feet grow it might be times 2
We tend to buy 2 pairs per season I would say… it changes though depending on what she needs.
As I have no kids I have no idea. I think my nieces and nephews have about 4 each. It adds up! One niece INSISTS on flipflops. all summer long. You can eat dirt but she wouldn’t wear anything else. I can’t wait for winter to see what she’ll do. 😉
I buy usually 2-3 pairs for year. They keep outgrowing their shoes!
No kids of my own but I know my nieces/nephews go through 4-5 pairs a year so the cost does add up. Those little feet grow quick! For my husband and I it is usually 2 pairs each a year.
I dont have kids. But I buy at least 2 pairs each year.
I buy sneakers for the grandchildren at the beginning of the school year. I buy 4 pairs a year.
Its usually between 5 and 6
Mine is a teen and a shoe freak so many pairs can’t count 😟
I usually buy 2 pairs as well as sandals and winter boots. It gets expensive!
I buy about 2-3 pairs a year.
3 pairs of shoes, plus boots.
It really depends how much their feet grow in a given year but it is a minimum of 1 pair and sometimes up to 3 a year (plus boots).
My grandchildren usually get about 4 pair or more each year. It really depends on how quickly the feet grow.
My kids having been going through shoes like crazy! We have gone through 5 pairs just this year.
I think I would get 4 per year.
For the grandkids I buy about 4/5 per child per year. So 6 grandkids times 4/5 =24/30 pairs of shoes
When my 2 kids were at home I would buy about 3 pairs of shoes each per year.
We usually buy about 4-6 pairs a year between the two of them
Between summer sandals, back to school runners, winter boots and flip flops… for 2 kids and myself… I’d say I probably buy 12 pairs a year MINIMUM!!!!!
usually 2: one for inside and one for outside
Usually 2, one for indoors and one for outdoors
My boys are four (five in two weeks) and six years old. They will both be in school this year so they need inside and outside sneakers, winter boots, rain boots, sandals, dress shoes and then if their feet grow (and they always do) they need even more! We live in a small, rural town, so finding good quality, affordable, comfortable shoes that the boys will actually wear can be tough!
My niece and nephew get about 6 pairs of shoes throughout the year.
When my girls were teenagers……….oh, about 10 a year, but for non teenagers about 4 would be right!
For my 6, 7 and 9 year old son’s I typically buy 3-4 pairs of shoes for them EACH per year, my 19 year old normally gets 1-2.
Use to be predictable – 12 year old son Evan, still growing. I bought sneakers 2 months ago to prepare him for Grade 8 this Thursday – the shoes are too small. Ideally – 3 pairs usually suffice – 1 for in class, 1 for gym and a pair of dress shoes for concerts and special events.
I usually buy 4 pairs as it seem mid way through the year their feet have grown
I buy them 2 pairs each.
Usually 4 pairs per year for each girl, outdoor shoes, indoor shoes, gym shoes and a pair of good shoes, got quite expensive!
It’s at least 2 pairs…
My older child seems to only go up one shoe size per year, so for her I usually buy about 9 pairs per year – 1 pair of flip flops (or 2 if I get a really good deal), 1 pair of dress shoes, 1 pair of winter boots, 1 pair of running shoes, 1 pair of rain boots, 2 pairs of casual sneakers, 1 pair of sandals, and 1 pair of basketball shoes. My younger daughter goes through at least 2 sizes a year though – her feet are so big compared to what her sister’s were at the same age!! I don’t buy that much for her though – she wears her sister’s hand me downs for the sandals, dress shoes and winter boots since they don’t get worn much, and so far the same goes for the rain boots (the bigger sizes I will have to buy her new ones though since once her sister went to school they got more worn out). She doesn’t wear flip flops yet, so really I just buy her 2 pairs of sneakers in each size each year.
usually it is about 3 pairs each but may be more depending on situation, weather or growth spurt
On an average about 4 pairs a year but it can be more or less depending on the need.
My kids each get two pairs to start the school year and then two more pairs at Easter (unless there’s a growth spurt in between)
~Jonnie
gosh! i have a teenaged girl! and she loves shoes! however, i am quite frugal (aka cheap) so i usually say NO; probably 4-5 pairs of shoes/boots per year.
Typically 2 -3 pairs.
1 per season unless they are going thru a growth spurt then could be more.
One pair of runners and one pair of boots or sandals per kid per year… So 6 pairs a year for the kids.
I used to buy my boys three pairs of shoes and a pair of boots each.
3 pair
no kids to buy for, but I love shoes – I’ve bought 2 pairs this week alone!
I usally buy my niece and nephew once a year their favorite pair they want!
When the kids were home about 4 pair
i think we average about 4-5 pair of shoes during the year for my 3 year old – growth spurts happen fast!
I would say about 6 pairs a year. My son wears them out, but my daughter likes the different styles.
I typically by my children 4 or 5 pairs of shoes a years.
Not including winter and rain boots and sandles, I would say I average about 4 pairs of shoes per kid. Although this past year my son has outgrown more sizes than usual and i think Im at 6 at least.
About 4 or 5 pairs a year.
I buy 4-6 pairs of shoes a year for the kiddos plus winter boots
I buy about 6-8 per year. I have two daughters who are very active and love to be outside. For school they need one outdoor and indoor shoes, dress shoes, boots/rain boots and because they are so young they tend to out grow the before the year is up.
A about 6 pairs. She grows fast
Indoor, outdoor, boots for rain & snow, “church” shoes, sandals.. and that’s just what we “have to” get!
I buy 3 pairs usually a year for him.
I usually buy about 3 pairs of shoes per year for each of my children.
My son seems to go through running shoes every 3-4 months! It sure gets expensive!
I buy 2 pairs per kid at minimum, plus a new pair for Hubby and I! We love Skechers!
I’d say 5 pairs per year for my son and daughter.
Im at 3 or 4 right now since they are outgrowing them
Usually 4 pairs of sneakers, 2 pairs of boots, 2 pairs of summer shoes and 1 pair of dress shoes.
This year unfortunately they will be starting school with their falling apart summer ones as things are extremely tough right now.
Thanks for the opportunity! Good luck everyone!
I usually buy 3-5 pairs a year… my oldest son seriously wears his shoes hard! Like you I try to invest in one good quality pair at the beginning and then see what happens from there 🙂
Im going to say about 4 pairs of sneakers , 1/2 sandals ,1 rubber boots and one winter boots … oh how endless it is , although I have to say the longest lasting shoes my daughter had were skechers and she loved those soooo much
Per child: 1 winter boot, 1 flip flop, 1 dress shoe for my son, 2 dress shoes for the girls, 1 indoor sneaker, 1 outdoor sneaker. Maybe one fashion boot for a girl.
I usually buy 3 – 4 pairs of shoes for each of my kids each year
I usually buy 2 pairs a year.
I buy 3 pairs of shoes for my child a year.
A million is seems. My 5 year old is so hard on her shoes. She however really loves Sketchers!
5 or 6 per year depending on how fast my little ones grow!
2 to 4 pairs a year, indoor and outdoor for school and new one if they outgrow them before schools over!
I would say I buy about 7 pairs per child (fall shoes, winter boots, indoor shoes, dress up shoes, rain boots, summer runners and flip flops). WOW! With three kids that’s a ton of shoes!
I probably buy my son 5-6 pairs and my daughter about double that (runners, party shoes, boots, rain boots, summer shoes, casual shoes). Now that she is older and not growing as much I’m trying not to give into my love of shopping.
I buy them around 4-5 pairs each per year. More if they grow too fast.
For both of my boys, 2 pairs of runners and 2 pairs of sandals.
I would say about 5-6
I buy at least 2 pairs!
Son is grown now, but I would say 3 pairs a year.
I’d say we buy two pairs per kid.
I probably buy my girls at least 6 pairs each of shoes a year – much less for me ;).
I generally buy two pairs of shoes for my son each year.
Between both kids I’d say I buy 6-7 pairs a year!
well, they are on an elevator system with the other kids. so actual shoes for them is maybe 4 pairs.
i would say about 5 pairs a year
I probably buy anywhere from 5-6 pairs for my daughter.
About 5
4 Pairs! 1 indoor, 1 outdoor, 1 boots, 1 dress shoes. Thank you for this giveaway!
I am terrible because I usually buy about 6-7 pairs for my Daughter including winter boots and rain boots.
I usually do 3-4 a year… i’m with you on buying good quality shoes for their little feet. I’m lucky that mine takes very good care of her shoes and we are able to give them as hand me downs to friends when she outgrows them 😀 Haven’t tried sketchers out so would love to give this one a go…my go to’s are See Kai Run and European imports found in little Italy or little Portugal
Runners x2, indoor shoes, sandals, boots=5 x3 kids=15 pairs! Yikes
At least four but it depends upon growth spurts.
I would say about 4 pairs a year per child
thankfully i usually buy 1-2 pairs/kid lol Thank you for the chance !
i buy 2-3 pairs
about 3 pairs a year per child
I typically buy my child about 4 pairs of shoes a year
We’re averaging 3 shoes per year.
Around 3 pairs.
I’d say I buy my kids 2-3 pairs of shoes each per year. That adds up!!
It all depends on their growth spur but around 5-6 pairs
I usually buy 2-3 pairs per child plus rain boots and boots.
Usually at least 4 pairs….minimum and sketchers are a definite go to brand 😀
Indoor, Outdoor, “Crocs”, Rain and Snow boots per kid! Wow, it really adds up! At least 10 pair a year!
way too many! she has lots of shoes just like her mama! right now about 8-9
5 (:
WOW! I have absolutely no idea how many shoes each year each of my three kids needs! Their feet are growing so fast that I need multiple pairs for the same purpose! No longer will one pair of indoor shoes fit for the whole year. You should see this year’s choice for indoor shoes – Sketchers, of course!
kids all buy their own now.. but it would depend on how quickly their feet were growing!
I usually buy 3 or 4 pairs of shoes for my daughter per year.
Usually about 4. Need an indoor and outdoor pair for school. Plus his feet grow so fast!
I buy 5 pairs of shoes a year for my child
Approximately 4 pairs!
Usually buy 4-5 per year.
I used to buy around 3 or 4 pair a year.
2 for each child for school. One outside pair and 1 for gym
Around 4 pairs . They need indoor for school and outdoor.
I make sure they each have 2 pairs of school shoes/runners, 1 pair of boots, 1 pair of sandals and a good pair of shoes…but that doesn’t include soccer shoes, basketball shoes, etc. that they need for their extra-curricular activities. So many shoes with 4 kids!
I probably buy 8-10 at least if you count the running shoes, dress shoes, summer sandals and water shoes, rain boots and winter boots.
probably around 3 or 4 pairs.
My kiddo’s school has a clean shoe policy were they have both indoor and outdoor shoes. They need 2 for school and depending on whether their seasonal shoes still are good then I buy them that too for the year.
Probably one – but that’s because the grandparents like to do it!
I typically but 5 pairs of shoes.
Sophie gets 2 pairs of sneakers for school and 2 for play. Two pairs of dress shoes. Three pairs of boots, Uggs, winter boots, and rain boots.
I usually buy about 3-4 pairs a year.
Around 3-4
at least 5 ‘
about one pair a year
about one per year, and sandals in the summer. … one Good pair at the beginning of the school year, and keep an eye out for good condition/quality/brand shoes at thrift stores
Probably 2-3 pairs of shoes per year!
typically 4 pairs
I still get my adult oldest 2 pairs a year and 2 or 3 for my toddler depending on how fast his feet grow and how much he wears them out .
3 or 4 a year i think… depending on if we have anything formal to go to and how many great sales there are.
about 4 shoes a year
3 or 4 a year – a decent amount
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I just bought my boys the same sketchers your kids are wearing! I buy my kids about 3-4 pairs a shoes/boots a year but this year will be more because we don’t have hand me downs anymore & all of a sudden last week nothing was fitting from rain & snow boots to flip flops & water shoes to the necessary runners for both boys
I have 2 boys so normally in a year I buy at least 3 -4 pairs each!
I buy my kids two pairs a year
I would say 10 per year? That includes boots and summer crocs on top of runners.
i would say 4 a year, 1 running shoe, 1 fancy shoe, 1 boot, 1 water/croc shoe
For my daughter it’s one pair of indoor and a pair of outdoor runners per school year. My son is so hard on his shoes, it’s always more like 4 pairs.
We buy at least 2 pairs of shoes each a year.
– amber y
I buy at least 2 pairs of shoes a year
I’d say 3-4 pairs a year
Probably about 4 per year per kid…so 8 pairs!
Usually 4 pairs each, wow that’s a lot.
I usually buy 1-2 pairs thankfully not too crazy
We buy 2 pairs for my son and 2 pairs for my daughter ! They need indoor and outdoor shoes !
With 4 kids and growing feet this would sure help our family out ! We are buying about 8 pairs for the new school year !
We usually by two pair of shoes for our granddaughters a year
Probably about three per year.
About 3 pairs a year
My grandchildren love their skechers. Usually they have 3 pairs of shoes a season.
I usually end up buying at least 3 pairs of runners 2 pairs of sandals and a pair of winter boots per year per kid . Oh my goodness that’s quite a bit lol
I would love to win this contest for my grandkids son and my husband..
About 6 depending on how fast they grow
At least two pair a year.
Usually 3 – depends on how quickly they grow & wear them out!
1 or 2 pair usually!
This year has been crazy! I just bought my 5th pair of the year! And I am sure I will likely need to buy another pair before the year is done, not to mention winter boots too!
Buy shoes twice a year in June and December. So, roughly every 6 months.
I usually buy 3-4 pairs
I typically buy 6-7 pairs of shoes a year.
I’d definitely say 3-4 pairs.
I don’t have kids, but I usually buy two or three for myself
for my 13 year old daughter its at least 3 and my son is at least 4 plus winter and rubber boots. my kids are active so they wear out fast
I usually buy 2-3 per year.
I buy four pairs of shoes a year, my kids wear them out.
I am a mom of 6! With 3 of them in school I’d say I purchase 9 pairs of sneakers each year…6 pairs of winter boots and 4 pairs of girls dress shoes!
We usualy buy 2 pair, the schools require one pair for indoors and another for gyn
Usually I buy my daugther 4-5 pairs of shoes a year!
Usually a few , a nice pair and then some cheaper ones because they are so hard on them
probably 5 at least
I buy 3-4 a year….love Skechers!!
We usually buy anywhere from 4-6 pairs per year.