You’ve read that right people. My daughter IS wearing boy shoes according to the packaging, some stores, and Society. Are you asking why I would purchase “boy shoes” for my toddler girl? I’ll tell you…
I paid for these adorable Marvel Stride Rite Canvas shoes because my daughter picked them out herself! There was a wall of shoes with sparkles, colors, lights, and more. Her little finger pointed at the box, I brought it down and she stated “That One!” I asked her if she was sure that she didn’t want the 1st shoes she originally grabbed that were Purple and she told me “NO, I want that one!” If you know Gabby, you can probably hear her voice saying this.
I don’t like to believe in the Gender stereotype that girls can’t wear “boy stuff” or Vice Versa. Same goes for “Boy Toys” and “Boy Shows”. Not saying I completely hate Gender Specific things, I just feel that we can give choices. My daughter is a tough cookie who can defend herself pretty well for a 2.5 year old (Sorry Little Monster, We still love you), but don’t think for one second that she prefers pants over Dresses and skirts.
I even took my daughter to go see Marvel Universe LIVE! last summer. She had an amazing time and even sat with me to watch the Avengers movie a couple of days later.
It’s really not at all about “turning” her into a boy or not “making” her girly… It’s about allowing her to make choices. Letting her express herself. Allowing her to have different likes and styles!
Many of you may not agree with my choices or the way I raise my girl, But I still welcome your personal opinions.
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Unknown
October 21, 2015 at 12:41 pmI bought my daughter boy shoes before. She's at the age where she makes her own choices within reason and as long as she's ok and it's not a danger to her I'm ok with it.
Godly Homemaker (Andrea)
October 22, 2015 at 12:21 pmHey – sometimes I wear "boy shoes" too – i'm at the time in my life where boy shoes (men shoes) fit better on me than ladies shoes! 🙂
Masshole Mommy
October 22, 2015 at 12:21 pmThose are super cute shoes. My little guy would LOVE those 🙂
Unknown
October 22, 2015 at 12:37 pmThose are adorable shoes. I'm all about letting kids make their personal choices too.
Unknown
October 22, 2015 at 10:59 pmI am excited to see that more kids are allowed to make choices in their life and their self-expression. I shopped for a lot of my shirts in the men's department, I am just not that into "pretty" prints.
Six Time Mommy TEST
October 22, 2015 at 11:23 pmSuper cute! My niece prefers boy shoes, so it's all she wears! Whatever works. I know my kiddos would love these! – Jeanine
Brianna George
October 23, 2015 at 3:11 amI bought girl cowboy boots for my son because he loved them. So I am with ya. 🙂
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Mhar Sefcik
October 23, 2015 at 12:59 pmThose shoes look comfortable on her. In addition, they have cute eye-catching characters, too.I don't mind my daughter wearing boy shoes or wearing boy shirt. Sometimes I buy boy shirts that has designs or characters that my daughter likes. She is happy and she enjoyed wearing those, so I don't mind. 🙂 She is just wearing them.
Jasmine Watts
October 23, 2015 at 12:59 pmWow, these are super cute and my little daughter will love these!!
Jen
October 23, 2015 at 2:55 pmIt's silly that these are "boy" shoes! She looks adorable in them. My second child (a girl) is wearing my first child's (a boy) hand-me-downs all the time.
Denise
October 23, 2015 at 3:40 pmI think its easier for girls to wears boys stuff. I wouldn't put any girls stuff on Andre because most are too pink or girly
Shirley Martinez
October 23, 2015 at 3:42 pmThat is actually very true and somewhat sad. I despise some girl clothes due to the amount of sparkles they think it needs, like really people stop!
Unknown
October 24, 2015 at 12:32 amI love those shoes you cannot tell those are boy shoes.
Unknown
October 24, 2015 at 12:33 amLove the shoes, my sister has some boys stuff but as long as they love it that's all the matters.
Lisa RIos
October 24, 2015 at 12:34 pmYou never have to worry if it is a boy shoe, when the shoes looks absolutely cute for your kid. It is good to hear that you have allowed her to chose the one she loves.
Unknown
October 26, 2015 at 4:00 pmI were boy shoes at times also. My grandson noticed and said, "hay gram why are you wearing boy shoes?" I replied-"cause there better!" He thought that was great. I sometimes have a hard time finding shoes that fit snd are comfortable so yes at times boy shoes work. No problem.
Unknown
October 27, 2015 at 4:26 pmThose are really cute shoes. I would put them on my daughter too.
Michelle F.