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The 15 Trendiest Kids’ Shoes to Buy This Holiday Season

There’s something so high-pitched-squeal-worthy about little kids’ shoes (and anything miniature, for that matter). But your mini-me can’t wear just any old kicks. She or he deserves the cream of the crop. Here, the best of the best, from timeless Mary Janes to trendy fur slides.

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Allbirds

Wool Sneakers

For the (pint-sized) sneaker head.

Allbirds ($55, from sizes 5T-10T)

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Puma

Suede Sneakers

Be still our giant-bow-loving hearts.

Puma ($30, from sizes 4T-10T)

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Ugg

Fringe Boots

Because your little one is already a free spirit. 

Ugg ($70, from sizes 12K-13K and 1Y-5Y)

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Native

Drawstring Hi-tops

Who needs laces, anyway?

Native ($70, from sizes 1Y-6Y)

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christian louboutin

Satin Mary Janes

Designer ones, at that. (Beware of the price tag.) 

Christian Louboutin ($250, toddler sizes available on Goop starting Nov. 16)

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Steve Madden

Fur Slides

Like a stuffed animal for her feet. 

Steve Madden ($30, from sizes 13K and 1Y-5Y)

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Toms

Chambray Booties

They’ll give a pair of shoes to a child in need with every purchase. Aww. 

Toms ($40, from sizes 1T-4T)

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Old Navy

Metallic Ankle Boots

Not all princesses wear glass slippers. 

Old Navy ($30, from sizes 11K-13K and 1Y-5Y)

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Gucci

Velcro Sneakers

Only the best for your little style blogger. 

Gucci ($210, from 1T-4T)

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Zara

Velvet Loafers

He’s officially the coolest kid on the block. 

Zara ($40, from sizes 9K-13.5K and 1Y-7Y)

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H&M

Lace-up Boots

So much cooler than those patent leather dress shoes your MIL got him.

H&M ($30, from sizes 7.5K-13K and 1Y-2Y)

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Nordstrom

Suede Boots

They’re not over-the-knee, but it’s only because she’s growing like a beanstalk.

Stuart Weitzman ($36, from sizes 1T-4T)

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J.Crew

Glitter Flats

Getting dressed in the morning? Piece o’ cake with these sparkly babies.

J.Crew ($80, from sizes 8K-13K and 1Y-5Y)

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Old Navy

Floral Combat Boots

A pair she’ll wear well into summer. 

Old Navy ($29, from sizes 11K-13K and 1Y-6Y)

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Zara

Bejeweled Ankle Boots

We’re losing it over here.

Zara ($50, from sizes 9K-13.5K and 1Y-7Y)



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Director, Branded Content + Cohost, Royally Obsessed Podcast

As Director of Branded Content at Gallery Media Group, Roberta helps oversee the ideation and execution of sponsored content and experiential campaigns across PureWow and ONE37pm, including PureWow’s 24 in ’24. She began her career in editorial nine years ago, and has written and edited countless articles on news, trends, fashion, beauty and the royal family. She’s also cohost of the Royally Obsessed podcast, named one of the best royals podcasts by The New York Times and Town & Country. She cowrote the book Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family.