Tuesday, June 30, 2009

See Kai Run Review and Giveaway

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Please check out our FAQ in the left sidebar. We know you're all going to be excited about this week's sponsor! Because what parent isn't interested in putting their child in quality shoes that will stand up to heavy play and still look great. We're all concerned about putting the right shoes on our kid's feet so that they are protected but can still develope and grow as they should.

So Why Wear See Kai Run?

According to their website, See Kai Run is the right choice for you because:
See Kai Run and Smaller promote healthy development of babies' and children's feet with their ultra-flexible soles, soft leather and wide toe box. Our footwear meets the American Podiatric Medical Association's rigorous standards for foot health and functionality and has been awarded the APMA's prestigious Seal of Acceptance.

Healthy Fit
  • Very flexible soles are healthy for developing feet.
  • Wide opening and toe box accommodate even the chubbiest little feet.
  • Velcro closure allows for adjustable fit and easy on and off.
  • Leather lining is breathable and durable.
  • Padded collar adds comfort and helps our shoes stay on little feet.
  • Quality Construction

    • Leather used for our footwear meets the most stringent available U.S. and international guidelines.
    • Sheepskin leather uppers are butter-soft and more durable by weight than cow leather used by many other brands.
    • Durable construction and rubber sole stand up to heavy play indoors and out.

    Urban Style

    • Hip, urban styles in modern color palettes.
    • Bold designs and detailing.
    • Modern takes on classic styles.

    When I first learned about See Kai Run, I thought wow all those features sound great, but buying kid's shoes online? Do I really want to make a purchase without my child trying them on? Trying on See Kai Run shoes is as simple print out their sizing chart and lining up your child's foot on it. We got a great fit that way and the right sized shoe. It was all so quick and easy. Plus, I found out that even if I was still nervous about the fit, there are several stores in my area that carry See Kai Run.

    We received this beautiful pair of Celeste shoes to review. I loved the combination of leaf green, sunshine yellow, and rose pink the moment I saw them on See Kai Run's site. The Mary Jane design is sturdy but still feminine. They keep little toes covered up so they don't get scraped up during active play, and still keep out yucky things like rocks and wood chips from the playground. Those are the bane of my toddler's existance. There is nothing worse than to have to stop playing to dig out uncomfortable things from one's shoes!

    The colors are very pretty and soft. They match practically everything in my daughter's spring and summer wardrobe and the leather is so soft. I think they might be the nicest shoes in the entire house, including all of mine and my husbands! She wears a lot of dresses and skirts and they look so pretty with them. I like knowing that while she looks, in her words, "All fancy," she's also in comfortable shoes and her little toes don't have to suffer to look good. There's time enough for that once she starts wearing heels, right ladies?
    This pair has the following features:

    • Handcrafted from butter-soft sheepskin leather
    • Flexible rubber sole – healthy for developing feet but sturdy enough for outdoor play!
    • Generous width and wide toe box for plenty of wiggle room!
    • Adjustable Velcro closures make shoes easy to get on and ensure a great fit
    • Breathable leather insole and lining
    Win It!
    One lucky ABC & 123 reader will win a pair of shoes from either the See Kai Run or Smaller line of shoes! Giveaway open to US and Canadian residents only.

    To Enter:
    Go over to See Kai Run for your first and mandatory entry. Browse their selection of shoes and then leave us a comment telling us which shoe style and size you'd pick if you won. Pick carefully, as that's the pair of shoe's you'll win if chosen!

    For Additional Entries: Leave us an additional comment for EACH extra entry.
    • Sign Up for See Kai Run's email list, find it at the bottom of their home page
    • Tell us which two shoe features you consider the most important when choosing shoes for your child.
    • Tell us the name of one of the charities See Kai Run supports.
    • Leave us the name of a local See Kai Run retailer that you could visit to check out See Kai Run shoes in person.
    • Follow ABC & 123
    • Follow us on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, leave a link to tweet in your comment.
    • Add us to your blogroll.
    Good luck! Giveaway open until next Monday, July 6th at 12 midnight EST. Winner will be announced next Tuesday.

    Disclaimer: We received our review product from
    See Kai Run, free of charge in return for writing a review of their products and hosting a giveaway on our blog. We want to stress that our opinions are genuine and no effort was made to influence them by the company.

    128 Comments:

    Kim said...

    LOVE Forrest in size 6

    Kim said...

    I get their newsletter too

    Kim said...

    SKR supports UNICEF

    Kim said...

    I follow u

    Kim said...

    these 2 features RULE: # Adjustable Velcro closures make shoes easy to get on and ensure a great fit
    # Breathable leather insole and lining

    The Harris Family said...

    Kadence in size 12-18 months. So Cute!

    The Harris Family said...

    I follow your blog

    The Harris Family said...

    YOu are on my blogroll.

    kbloems27 said...

    I love forrest in a 9!

    kbloems27 said...

    You are on my blogroll!

    kbloems27 said...

    I follow you!!! And love your blog by the way!!!

    kbloems27 said...

    Soles4Souls is a charity they partner with.

    Crunchy and Green said...

    Definitely love the Yuna in a 7, every girl needs a pair of red shoes!

    Crunchy and Green said...

    My top two features in choosing shoes are flexible soles for climbing and running, and adjustable velcro straps for helping her to put her own shoes on.

    Crunchy and Green said...

    I signed up for their email list.

    Annette said...

    Eleanor in size 7...these are awesome!

    Crunchy and Green said...

    They support Souls4Soles through their Share a Pair program.

    Annette said...

    Soft leather and velcro closures are important features for me!

    Crunchy and Green said...

    Stores near me would be Baby Bliss or Zoe&Jack.

    Crunchy and Green said...

    I follow your site!

    Annette said...

    I could go to BellaBoo store in Lancaster to see some live shoes.

    Annette said...

    They give away shoes through the Soles4Souls program.

    Annette said...

    You are on my blogroll.

    MoziEsmé said...

    The Peggy shoes!

    MoziEsmé said...

    Flexible rubber sole and Breathable leather lining.

    MoziEsmé said...

    And I'm a follower

    Raising a Happy Child said...

    I would choose Kaya shoes in size 7 - really liked their design.

    Raising a Happy Child said...

    I follow your blog

    Raising a Happy Child said...

    They support Unicef

    Raising a Happy Child said...

    Two features in shoes - fit and visual appeal (to me :)).

    Chawksgirl4ever said...

    would love brian size 6

    AG'smoma said...

    I would chose Elaine in size 6

    AG'smoma said...

    I'm a follower

    AG'smoma said...

    ABC and 123 are on my blogroll

    AG'smoma said...

    signed up for their email list

    AG'smoma said...

    features-flexible rubber sole and adjustable velcro closures

    AG'smoma said...

    They support UNICEF

    AG'smoma said...

    I can shop at Little Posh in Memphis, TN to see these shoes

    Amy said...

    Lowena in a size 8 but I love the ones you got too!

    Amy said...

    Two shoe features I consider the most important are comfort and value.

    Amy said...

    I'm a follower

    Amy said...

    See Kai Run supports Souls4Soles

    Amy said...

    I could shop at sassy babies in gardner village

    **Nicole** said...

    I would pick Kaya in size 7

    **Nicole** said...

    I consider comfort and sturdiness the two most important features in shoes for my little girl

    **Nicole** said...

    They support Soles4Souls charity

    **Nicole** said...

    I could visit Globe Kids in Greenville, NC to see them in person.

    **Nicole** said...

    I'm a follower

    **Nicole** said...

    You're on my blogroll

    Jennifer said...

    Love the style Sara in 9. They'll go with anything!

    Jennifer said...

    I love the velcro closures and flexible soles features.

    Jennifer said...

    See Kai Run supports Soles4Souls

    Jennifer said...

    I could shop for See Kai Run at either The Growing Keiki or Little Sprouts

    Julie said...

    I love Forrest in a size 3.

    Julie said...

    Soles4souls is one of the charities.

    Julie said...

    Bugs and Butterflys
    130 E Front St
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    231.392.3487

    That is a shop near us.

    Tonja said...

    I love the 'Dominic' shoes. I have a thing for boots :)

    Tonja said...

    I am now signed up for their emial list

    Tonja said...

    I have to say the most important features when picking shoes is... they have to be comfortable for the kids to wear, if not it's a waste of money and they have to be pretty durable.

    Tonja said...

    See Kai Run supports Soles 4 Souls and they also donates $5 to UNICEF from every T-Shirt sale.

    Tonja said...

    I could go to Lily Bee's when I am in OKC in 2 weeks.

    Meninheira said...

    I love "Becket" soooo beautiful!! I think I need T12-18months :)

    Tonja said...

    I am alreadya follower

    Meninheira said...

    The nearest shop I can visit is this:
    La Casita de Lydia
    San Nicolás 21
    15001 La Coruña

    Meninheira said...

    For me is important that the shoes are made from leather and the sole must be flexible :)

    Meninheira said...

    SKR, donate to United Nation's Children's Fund, that's great!! bravo!! :)

    Meninheira said...

    I'm a follower (and a subscriber) :D

    Meninheira said...

    I have no blogroll but I have your button :)

    gofish74 said...

    Jude size 9

    gofish74 said...

    charity - Soles4Souls

    gofish74 said...

    retailer - endless.com

    Miller Moments said...

    We like the Forrest shoes in size 8.

    Miller Moments said...

    We signed up for the email newsletter.

    Miller Moments said...

    In the past we have bought our see Kai Run shoes from Nordstrom.

    Miller Moments said...

    You have been added to our blog roll. :)

    knit1kids4 said...

    Oh those are stinkin cute shoes! I'm having a hard time deciding... I think the Kaya shoes in a size 7. Although my dd is 3.5 years old, she has a really small foot!

    knit1kids4 said...

    I signed up for the email newsletter from see kai run

    knit1kids4 said...

    Two shoe requirements... covered toes and durability. My children seldom grow out of shoes... so I want them to last.

    knit1kids4 said...

    They donate shoes to Soles4Souls

    knit1kids4 said...

    I'd have to drive about an hour to check them out in person at Nordstorms

    knit1kids4 said...

    I think I follow your blog... it's in my reader - does that count?

    Jenny said...

    So fun! I love the Lowena in a size 9.

    Jenny said...

    I am a follower.

    Jenny said...

    The flexible sole and the adjustable Velcro straps are the most important features for me.

    Jenny said...

    See Kai Run donates money to UNICEF with their t-shirt sales.

    Jenny said...

    I've seen these shoes at Nordstrom's in West County Mall.

    Mama Pickles said...

    I would pick the Mike ankle boots in size 7.

    Mama Pickles said...

    I just signed up for their mailing list.

    Mama Pickles said...

    For my sons very flexible soles for healthy developing feet and a wide opening and toe box to accommodate even the chubbiest little feet are the most important things.

    Mama Pickles said...

    See Kai Run supports Soles4Souls.

    Mama Pickles said...

    I'd most likely take a trip to the Nordstrom on Michigan Avenue to see the shoes in person.

    Mama Pickles said...

    I follow you in Google Reader.

    jodimichelle said...

    These are amazing shoes! I love the Joaquin size 12 for my daughter. I actually love them all but so many aren't in her size. And their sales are wonderful!!

    jodimichelle said...

    I also follow you in google reader

    email is jodi at jodimichelle dot com

    jodimichelle said...

    And! The two shoe features that are most important to me when shopping for shoes for my kids are: The fit on the instep, can't be too tight as both my kids have very high insteps (adjustable shoes are my fav) and the fit around the heel/fabric used to avoid blisters.

    The girl who painted trees said...

    The Isabella in size 7.

    The girl who painted trees said...

    I joined their email list.

    The girl who painted trees said...

    The most important features: comfort for my daughter, easy to put on, cuteness factor.

    The girl who painted trees said...

    They support Soles4Souls.

    The girl who painted trees said...

    Local retailer I could visit: Baby's Room - Marietta, GA

    The girl who painted trees said...

    I follow.

    The girl who painted trees said...

    You are on my blog roll at http://theadventuresofbear.blogspot.com

    Orange Juice said...

    I love Grayson in size 9 (my lil dude has HUGE feet!)

    Orange Juice said...

    I follow

    Orange Juice said...

    you're on my blogroll

    Orange Juice said...

    Local retailer is Bergstroms!

    Orange Juice said...

    tweeted! http://twitter.com/iheartfrutopia/status/2446258964

    Orange Juice said...

    OH YA! I get newsletter!

    MaryAnne said...

    I would love to win the Carter in size 7 for my son.

    MaryAnne said...

    The breathable leather lining and the flexible rubber sole for outdoor play are the two most important features for me

    MaryAnne said...

    See Kai Run has donated shoes to international, national, and local charities, most notably Soles4Souls

    MaryAnne said...

    There are several retailers within driving distance of my home; one I might visit is Village Belle Stride Rite in Acton

    MaryAnne said...

    I follow your blog :)

    Cassie and Jase said...

    With a little girl on the way, I LOVE Monica in 6-9 months.

    Cassie and Jase said...

    I follow you! =]

    Cassie and Jase said...

    My old favorite store - Chic 'n Little in Wisconsin Rapids carried See Kai Run. Too bad they went out of business =( I loved shopping there. Now, I can go to the Easton Mall instead, which isn't too far away!

    Cassie and Jase said...

    See Kai Run supports Soles4Souls, which matches our purchases with shoes given to those who are less fortunate. What a neat cause!

    mamacakes said...

    If I won, I would love the Sofia shoes in size 7. All of their shoes are too cute!

    sekacamam@gmail.com

    mamacakes said...

    I signed up for See Kai Run's email list

    sekacamam@gmail.com

    mamacakes said...

    The most important shoe features to me are flexible soles & velcro, so my daughter can learn how to put her own shoes on.

    sekacamam@gmail.com

    mamacakes said...

    See Kai Run is a partner with Soles4Souls.

    sekacamam@gmail.com

    mamacakes said...

    The closest store to me is Sike's Children's Shoes in Homewood, AL. I was actually there about a month ago, I'll have to check them out next time I go.

    sekacamam@gmail.com

    mamacakes said...

    I follow your blog :)

    sekacamam@gmail.com

    Valerie said...

    So cute! I would pick Jake in 12-18months

    Valerie

    Kelly, Carrie, Kylie and Zachary said...

    Carrie OVard

    I would pick the boys Jayce shoes size 6 or 7 if they co me in that size.

    caovard@yahoo.com

    Kelly, Carrie, Kylie and Zachary said...

    Carrie OVard

    I think the most important thing for kids shoes are comfort, second would have to be cost. They grow out of the shoes so fast.

    caovard@yhaoo.com

    Kelly, Carrie, Kylie and Zachary said...

    Carrie Ovard

    Kai Run supports Soles4Souls helping to supply thousands of children around the world with desperately needed footwear.

    caovard@yahoo.com

    Kelly, Carrie, Kylie and Zachary said...

    Carrie Ovard

    One of the places that are close to me that I could go and look at the shoes is:

    Nordstrom - Fashion Place
    6191 South State St
    Murray, UT 84107
    801.261.4402

    caovard@yahoo.com

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