Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:honestly, i think "Why spend so much money on shoes for a kid."

Insecure mommies.

agree

I hate Uggs, although I'll agree that they're comfortable. But when feet grow so quickly, it's a waste to spend so much money - unless you can pass them down to younger sibs.

Anonymous wrote:You asked, so here it goes -

I wouldn't think much about the cost of the boots. I would just question your taste. They were ugly when they became popular years ago. They seem to have actually gotten worse over the years.

I think simple models in classic colors look cute on kids. I only wear slippers (at home) myself. They are also easy to put on and off.

Ive been wondering the same. My mil is giving my 3 yr old daughter uggs for Christmas, and it makes me uncomfortable. I'm sure she'll look darling, but it seems extravagant for that age. I'm afraid people will make assumptions about our values, etc.

It's amazing to me that people would notice the brand of shoes a kid is wearing. I pay attention to the brands I buy for my kid so they last, but I've never noticed what brand someone else's child is wearing.

So, I guess, OP that my thought would be "cute" or "looks warm" if I saw the style, but I would never even be aware that they are Uggs.

When my now 13 year old was about 3 or 4 years old, I found some little Uggs at Marshalls or Nordstrom Rack or some other discount store, at a very reasonable price. They even looked to be a fairly current style, at the time, so I'm not sure what they were doing there--but I scooped them up!

I would think "wow, another selfish person teaching her child to not care about other living creatures too".

Google how uggs are made and joe cruel it is to the sheep, then hopefully you'll decide your little princess can wear something else.

You asked, so here it goes -

I wouldn't think much about the cost of the boots. I would just question your taste. They were ugly when they became popular years ago. They seem to have actually gotten worse over the years.

Personally, as a rule I won't spend that much money on shoes for a little kid. My daughter wears the fake uggs from old navy and they do the job and were $25. I have to deliberate very carefully before spending $100 on shoes for me so no way am I buying her $120 boots. That being said, OP, do what you want and don't worry about other people's judgements. It's their problem, not yours.

My 3 year old has them. I have to admit the thought of what other people think has shot through my mind. Then I remind myself that she got them as hand me downs (together with all of her other designer clothes and coats) so what the hell should I care about what other people think. Let them think what they want. Those boot are made well enough to make it through both of my kids and they were free.

Get what you want. People will judge you regardless of your choices.

Anonymous wrote:honestly, i think "Why spend so much money on shoes for a kid."

Insecure mommies.

honestly, i think "Why spend so much money on shoes for a kid."

We are on year 3 of our Target Fuggs. Still going strong. We really haven't had snow over these years so maybe that is it? Can't imagine spending money on real Uggs-- even for myself.

I see lots of kids with them. It wouldn't make me even look twice.

My dd got a pair last year at 6, but leather, with a zipper, not suede. Still wears them this year. They were only 80$ and are in excellent condition. Great in snow or rain.

My kids get one pair of Uggs every winter and wear them literally everyday. They are easy to get on and off and keep their feet and legs toasty. One year I tried to cheap out on imitation ones and it wasn't the same- not as soft and hard to break in. My kids are all under 5. If you can afford them why not.