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Anonymous wrote:You asked, so I'm going to tell you the truth.

I wouldn't think anything at all for a child over 3 or 4. Maybe even 2.

Under 2, though, I'd think the parent was a complete idiot for spending that kind of money and that they must be a FTM.

My 2yo son is on his second season with his "baby" Uggs, which are only $50, and he just got a new pair that look like the adult Uggs. I think they are adorable and don't care what anyone else thinks!


BTW, you can buy new shearling footbeds for $10 a piece on the Ugg website.

I can't imagine anyone would have a one-year-old walking around in ill-fitting shoes so I guess what you're saying is your two-year-old's feet haven't grown in a full year. Have you discussed this with the pediatrician? It sounds highly unusual to me.

Lol. But I was more disturbed that she said 2 yo SON!

Oh. Yikes.

Anonymous wrote:My 6 year old really wants an Ugg-like boot. She has a cheapo Target pair last year that she LOVED. Only thing is, they lasted for about 2 weeks and then fell apart.

I'm thinking of spending the $100 and buying her a real pair. She has a younger sister that could wear then and apparently they last a long time and can be handed down (so says a mom I was chatting to at school).

However, this is TOTALLY not my norm and I feel like others will think I'm foolish for spending this $$ on my 6 year old. I'm the opposite of a brand-whore. I hate labels.

YES, I'm WAY over-thinking this. Who cares what others think? But seriously, what are your thoughts?

When I see a six year old in Uggs, I think the parent cares about labels and has money to burn.

My 3 year old has a pair of Uggs. I didn't buy them; a friend of mine's mother bought them for her daughter and by the time the weather got to where her daughter could wear them, she'd completely outgrown that size, so my friend gave them to me brand new. My daughter LOVES them. When people compliment them (they're actually a really pretty plum shade), I make sure to say I didn't buy them. For some reason, the idea that people would think I'd spend $120 on them for a 2 year old embarrasses me. But in reality, they were $120 new and my daughter fits them again this year, so we've gotten 2 winters of use out of them and they have held up great. Still not sure if I could swallow the price myself, but if your six year old really wants them, I can attest that they are a great boot and you will probably get your money out of them.

Anonymous wrote:My seven year old has them. Not the plain ones, but some with a couple of extra bands of leather and some studding, so they were even more expensive. We mail ordered them from Saks.

Why?
1. Because I can.
2. Because she really has a thing for boots. My older daughter couldn't care less about boots in general, and she hates Uggs in particular.

I don't care what people think about this. I don't buy her expensive brands in things she doesn't care about, but I don't blink an eye at nice boots. She actually has three pairs (the other 2 are not Uggs) right now.

If you think your daughter would appreciate them and it isn't just a brand thing, then why not? Sounds like you can afford them from your OP.

I think you just made the case for not buying them.

My seven year old has them. Not the plain ones, but some with a couple of extra bands of leather and some studding, so they were even more expensive. We mail ordered them from Saks.

Why?
1. Because I can.
2. Because she really has a thing for boots. My older daughter couldn't care less about boots in general, and she hates Uggs in particular.

I don't care what people think about this. I don't buy her expensive brands in things she doesn't care about, but I don't blink an eye at nice boots. She actually has three pairs (the other 2 are not Uggs) right now.

If you think your daughter would appreciate them and it isn't just a brand thing, then why not? Sounds like you can afford them from your OP.

As long as you are not living on public assistance to subsidize your brand name taste, I wouldn't care. I say this because a neighbor has done this - bought several pairs living on the dole.

Uggs actually last if you care for them and they are warm.
What's the problem again?

OP, what do you really think is the right message for your kid? Honestly, why would you care at all about what other people think of what's on your child's feet if you think you're doing the right thing?

My DD is 15 now and she asked for Uggs back in 3rd or 4th-grade. For me, the right thing was not to get them at that time. We could easily afford them, but I just thought it was a little extravagant and unnecessary when her feet were still growing (exponentially it seemed at times) and we could buy Fuggs that were just as warm and lasted just as long as Uggs. Additionally, I just don't like my kids to be hung up on labels. She was totally fine with Fuggs up until this year when she saved up enough money (from her allowance, plus dog-walking and baby-sitting )to buy a pair. Because she had been such a good sport about it, I offered to split the cost with her. Now, I think she actually enjoys them more because she paid for half the cost and because she got to look forward to having them. She also learned that she could look cute and have plenty of friends without needing to have a certain label on her body.

Yes, they are are ugly (to me), but the DD loves them and takes very good care of them. She knows they are expensive and something she needs to care for. 9 y. o. Every in her class girl has a pair -- they are treasured.

Anonymous wrote:Oh my god boys can totally wear uggs. People out here are style-less anyway.

Indeed, it seems to be why we're still having discussions about Uggs in 2012. They were ugly in 2000 and they still are. Buy your kid some real boots.

I wouldn't think a thing of it. Go for it.

Every other child in my children's playgroup had Uggs when they were only two years old - boys and girls alike on snowy days. Do what you want. If you can afford it, why not? It's not like you're buying your child prada shoes or something that's not functional.

Also, I bought my daughter hot pink knock-offs for fun a few years ago, and right afterwards I read a horrible article about how the knock-offs have no arch support, etc., and are horrible for growing feet.

Last year I bought her Emu boots, really cute and slightly less expensive than uggs. Have you looked at those?

I wouldn't notice or care if I did what your child has on her feet. Not my business. Get them if you want too.

Oh my god boys can totally wear uggs. People out here are style-less anyway.

My daughter's Old Navy Ugg knockoffs have been very durable. We just sprayed them with waterproofing spray. To me, it seems crazy to spend that much money on a 6 year old's shoes since she'll outgrow them soon enough. But, I wouldn't judge others for making that choice.