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Kids Are Made 2 Play + 20% Off Stride Rite Made 2 Play Summer Shoes

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stride Rite. All opinions are 100% mine.

For the last five years, we’ve been fans of Stride Rite shoes, because they are comfy and stylish and outlast my sons’ growing feet. Stride Rite shoes are worn here all year round, from leather loafers for school, to athletic sneakers for sports, or durable and fun styles for play. It’s no surprise that mom consistently rate Stride Rite shoes 4.5-5 stars.

Now that summer is coming, my sons will be spending many hours every single day playing…it’s going to be a seriously fun summer. Stride Rite’s Made 2 Play Collection is just right for kids who want to have fun, because they are washable, durable (with a reinforced toe), have memory foam for additional comfort, and are easy for kids to get on and off by themselves.

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I saw the Stride Rite Made 2 Play® Soni Sandal in Navy online, and knew I had to buy them for my son…they are so colorful and sporty. I ordered them on Stride Rite’s website, and they arrived within a few days, ready for him to run and play. He loved them on sight, he immediately started wearing them inside the house and wouldn’t take them off, and I love them too. They are more of a royal blue than navy, very flexible, breathable, and comfortable for him.

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The Made 2 Play® Soni Sandal has velcro grip & go straps that make it really easy for my son to pull his new shoes on and off by himself. The sandals are reinforced all over (particularly the toe) and stitched well with yellow thread against the black and blue canvas. Even the insoles are pretty cool (put the shoes together and you can see a monster). The soles are rubber with good tread, for active boys who run and break, and are even dirt-shedding to prevent those annoying dirt pockets that are tracked into the house.

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There is even an anti-stink (yes, that’s the scientific name) lining to keep shoes odor free. I know my son will jump in puddles and any water he finds with these, and even if he doesn’t, he’ll be running around without sock, so…yeah, that lining will come in handy. Hey, I’m raising boys.

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Stride Rite sells high quality, comfortable, and stylish shoes for children 0 to 8 years old. For more information and style options visit Stride Rite.

20% Off Made 2 Play Shoes Promo Code OASIS20

Use Stride Rite coupon code OASIS20 until June 30th for 20% off any shoes in the Made 2 Play Summer Children Shoes collection.

You can purchase Stride Rite shoes online or at local retail stores. Use the Store Locator tool on Stride Rite to find the nearest store. Find out more about Stride Rite Made 2 Play for boys and Stride Rite Made 2 Play for girls.

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  • Dawn

    Thanks for sharing this code! Stride Rite shoes have always been one of my favorite brands.

  • Donna

    I bought my son several pairs of Stride Rite shoes when he was younger. Such a great shoe brand!

  • Tracy

    Those Stride Rite Sandals are super cute I will have to share with my sister for my nephew!

  • Debbie L

    Stride Rite Made 2 Play shoes look perfect for Davey. He needs a strong shoe to deal with his playing. He goes through shoes fast.

  • aimee fauci

    I do believe we just bought a pair of these for my baby girl. She loves them and they are the cutest and so easy for her to put them on by herself.

  • Jeanine

    Awesome! I know so many people who love stride rite. I haven’t ever tried them on my Littles I really should!

  • Stacey Werner

    Those shoes look nice and comfy. I think Velcro is best when it comes to young kids.

  • Beth

    Great shoes. Perfect so lots of summer fun.

  • Chrystal M

    What cute shoes. I have some of these for myself, husband and kiddo. Well, not exact, but similar active summer shoes.

  • Sabrina

    It seems like my kids are growing out of their shoes before they even wear them!

  • Brandy

    Stride Rite makes some really great shoes. High quality and supportive. These are some really adorable shoes for Summer season. Thanks for sharing the 20 percent off!

  • Angela

    These are super cute and and I love how easy they look to deal with for small hands!

  • Sophie S

    Perfect timing. We were just talking about doing some shoe shopping because everyone needs some.