Cute Shoes and Now Adorable Clothing

Robeez aren’t news, are they? Everyone has heard of Robeez’ shoes, or so it seems. But did you know that Robeez is a Canadian company? It all started in 1994 when mom Sandra Wilson was downsized right out of a job. We all love a mom-trepreneur success story, right? Sandra’s story is an inspiration. Living in the great white north (the very southern part of the north, mind you), my babe and his buddies wear the shoes in the spring and summer, and the booties in the winter. Robeez has recently ventured into the apparel market and they’re doing a bang up job of it. Robeez sent my little monkey the monkey apparel gift set for review and it’s awesome!

I know I’m reviewing Robeez’ new apparel line here, but I just have to put a plug in for their footwear as well. I have, in my 8 incredible months of motherhood, received or purchased 6 pairs or Robeez shoes and/or boots and will continue to buy them until my son no longer fits into them. Luckily, that means we get to enjoy them until he’s four years old! They stay on his feet like no other product. In fact, in one of our baby groups we refer to them as “really cute sock holder onners.” I also like that they really fit for the whole 6 months stated on the size tag. They stay on easily when they’re a little large and continue to go on easily as little feet start to fill them to the seams.

The one suggestion I have to regarding the Robeez apparel line? Make it in Canada. It’s made in India. Not that I don’t love the Indians. I do. I even married one. And you can’t beat a good Indian meal. I would prefer, however, to buy a product that is made in Canada by a Canadian company, and would even pay more for it if necessary.

For every pair of shoes or booties purchased on Robeez? websites in North America, Europe, and Australia, a pair of shoes or booties will be donated to a child in need through Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) To date the Robeez? Heart & Sole program has donated over 95,000 pairs of shoes and booties, a donation that would stretch almost 8 miles or 12.5 kilometers ? almost three times the height of Mount Everest ? if laid heel to toe. Robeez regularly provides shoes to children in China, Russia, Romania, Ethiopia, and throughout North America. What’s better than giving while you get some of the cutest outfits available for your kids?