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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]3 yo DS has torn holes in his Saucony shoes after less than 2 weeks.  It's something about the way he drags his toes when he rides his plasma car, scooters, etc...

Anyone in a similar boat and have a recommendation for shoes for a kid who is really tough on his shoes?
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On a side note, anyone have success getting Stride Rite to refund or replace shoes that have lasted such a short amount of time?  [/b]I realize it's the way he's riding his toys that is causing this but at the same time these are pretty normal preschooler activities.

Thanks.[/quote]

No - this isn't normal wear and tear.  I have two boys who play pretty hard, but they have never torn holes in shoes.[/quote]

I used to work there (for about 10 years).  Generally in store, to keep the customer happy, we would exchange for either an identical pair, or apply the money spent toward another pair (same size).  If you had a receipt or were in the system, so we could see when the shoes were actually purchased.  But really, after that, you're on your own.  Do the shoes still function?  Does he actually have HOLES in the shoes after less than two weeks?  I've seen a lot, and I find it surprising that a child tore actual holes in his shoes after fewer than 14 days.

I don't have rec for a brand, but look for a style with (surprise) a reinforced toe.  For example, something like this:[url]http://www.striderite.com/en/ride-sneaker/12124B.html?ref=saucony&dwvar_12124B_color=ST53741#q=saucony&start=1[/url]  instead of something like this: [url]http://www.striderite.com/en/jazz-hook-%26-loop-sneaker/12051B.html?ref=saucony&dwvar_12051B_color=ST35410A#q=saucony&start=1[/url]

If you already have sneakers with reinforced toe, then your solution is to understand that your child goes through shoes quickly and you have to replace them often, and/or teach him to stop dragging his toes when he rides his toys.[/quote]

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