boots and raingear

[juliansmom]

anyone know good brands or where to get quality raingear for toddlers?? I don't mean the cutsie decorative stuff but puddle stomp and stay dry stuff. I looked at the REI website and their reviews for the boots are variable: one person says they are durable and the other says that the boots lasted 4 days and I'm like "huh? are we talking about the same product here?" And anyone else notice that the girls' gear is super cute and the boys' stuff is boring! :(

[meeg124]

I bought Caden's rainboots from last year from REI... they seemed to hold up fine and they actually had a couple of cute styles for little boys. REI has a great return policy, so I would imagine that if they fell apart after a couple of days, they would take them back.

[lornabrown]

We've always been able to get good boots at our local nursery. Sometimes the hardware stores carry them too. I'd make a couple phone calls. Maybe Garrets Hardware?

[Lorah]

I went to 5 stores yesterday looking for boot for me....and no one seems to have them yet....

I do know that L.L. Bean has Puddle Stompers online ....that's where MIL got Mav's....they were delivered here on Friday. Perfect timing...he has been living in them since they arrived. They seem to work really well! I think they run about $26-$28.

Dh said he saw kids rainboots at Costco yesterday, not sure on the designs or cost though.

[Brookepanda]

the kids rainboots at costco are just that....for kids...not for toddlers.....I beleive they start at size 1 :crap

We too are on the hunt for rain boots for our little lady...

good thread topic :thumb

[Luckylove]

I have 2 pairs from Ava last year that I dont think fit anymore. Let me make sure and then if they dont fit someone can have them.

[Brookepanda]

What size are they Kathleen....that would be awesome!

[Luckylove]

They are both size 6. One still fits with room even though she is in a size 7 tennies. The other she fits into but her toe is right at the top. I would be willing to give away the smaller one. They are pink with flowers and bees. I got them at Toys R Us last year. Oh and they have Ava's name written on the inside because I bought them for her daycare.

[Luckylove]

To answer your post, we got Ava these last year http://www.rei.com/product/749400 and they have held up well. My only complaint is that the insole comes out easily when she takes them off. She never wore them everyday but maybe 15 + times.

[Maritza]

Mathias have some Clarks and Aigle rainboots. I really love the Aigle because they are very light and natural rubber. Great quality!
I really like the Kiba rainwear but I am not sure if you can find it here, though http://www.kibawear.dk/
Llbean has some cute rainwear too ;)

[Brookepanda]

To answer your post, we got Ava these last year http://www.rei.com/product/749400 and they have held up well. My only complaint is that the insole comes out easily when she takes them off. She never wore them everyday but maybe 15 + times.

OK thanks for the info :) a 6 is too smal for Madelynn she's in a 7.5 :(

We're going to head out in a little while and see if we can find some at one of the places you ladies suggested!

[juliansmom]

Mathias have some Clarks and Aigle rainboots. I really love the Aigle because they are very light and natural rubber. Great quality!
I really like the Kiba rainwear but I am not sure if you can find it here, though http://www.kibawear.dk/
Llbean has some cute rainwear too ;)


That is some serious raingair. I suppose if you lived where it rained as much as it does in England, the choices for rainy weather wear would be really good!

[wyattsmama]

i have heard really good things about pluie pluie. they are technically the "cutesy" type, but i've heard they hold up well. no actual experience with them though.

[TaivensMama]

oooh kathleen size siix would fit skye, her size 5 ladybug boots won't make it through the rain as she is in a 5 now...i think maders wears a 7 but she called first, so if they don't fit her then I want to be next in line :) is it wrong to put a boy in red ladybug boots or should i offer them up when skye outgrows them????

but i do recall the petaluma baby wearhouse has kids rain gear :) i think they have frog boots for boys like this
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Chief-Toddler-Little-Frog/dp/B000E4AG4W

[wyattsmama]

but i do recall the petaluma baby wearhouse has kids rain gear :) i think they have frog boots for boys like this
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Chief-Toddler-Little-Frog/dp/B000E4AG4W

i think you're probably thinking of the kidorable (http://www.kidorable.com/index.php?content=collections&subpage=splashpage) stuff, seasyn. that seems to be the popular brand for that stuff most retailers around here have. super cute but not very durable from what i've heard?? i don't know if anyone has any experience with them, but i just haven't heard raving reviews.

[howardvm]

We went to the mall yesterday and went to every store to look for some. We could not find anything for baby/toddler. So, after some searching online, DH ended up ordering from kidskiandrain.com.

[Luckylove]

They're all yours Seasyn!! Just let me know how/when you want to exchange them!

[TaivensMama]

awesome thanks kathleen!!!!

[MARIBEL]

We just order these boots for Julian http://www.rainydaykids.com/p-116-chooka-kids-dueling-skulls-rain-boots.aspx they carry a lot of different cute styles too :)

I need to find out where to buy these ones for Viv http://creatingcupcakes.blogspot.com/2008/04/rain-boots.html for next year :)

[Luckylove]

here you go Maribel http://www.trumpette.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=112

[MARIBEL]

Heheh thanks Kathleen you're fast...... yayyyyyy

[Maritza]

That is some serious raingair. I suppose if you lived where it rained as much as it does in England, the choices for rainy weather wear would be really good!
Yup, that's where it came from and I really like the quality:D

[Brookepanda]

We just got back from REI, we got Madelynn the rain boots with the polka dots that you posted a link to Kathleen!
We got the last pair in stock! :D

[lmfike]

I have a pair here that anyone is welcome to. Tehy are basic black with redish sole. Bottom says size 9. Jules wore them last year. Right now she's in a size 11 shoe I think it is.

[Lorah]

We just got back from REI, we got Madelynn the rain boots with the polka dots that you posted a link to Kathleen!
We got the last pair in stock! :D

Did you happen to notice if they had adult sizes ??? andif so the cost?

[meeg124]

Did you happen to notice if they had adult sizes ??? andif so the cost?

Here is a link to their women's rainboots online. You can usually get free shipping, if you have it shipped to the store.

http://www.rei.com/category/4501329

[TaivensMama]

Did you happen to notice if they had adult sizes ??? andif so the cost?

We got some for Taiven's camping trip at walmart they were like 15 bucks, they had kids ones as cheap as 8 and adult ones from 11-22 dollar range...they are really durable too...he is VERY hard in his shoes and these are still brand new looking after many wears :)
(we got them in the windsor location on the back wall of the shoe section, so I am not sure where exactly they are at the RP store, you might have to ask if you can't see em...)

[Stacey]

Wow. I feel really outta the loop here. I've never in my life owned a pair of rain boots or a rain jacket. It hadn't even crossed my mind that I should get them for Jackson. 'Course I'm the kind of person who won't open an umbrella unless it's pouring cats and dogs AND I have to be out in it for more than a couple minutes.

When would you use them? I mean, just to put on to walk from the car to the store? Or for walks in the rain (which actually sounds lovely and worth buying them just so I could do!)? Oh, I bet they'd be useful for going to the park AFTER it's been raining and then they don't get wet feet. Sorry to sound like a dumbass on this, it's just new to me :)

[KaisaG]

I got Little Eman's rainboots from REI last year and they never fell apart- and they were cute as heck!! They were Western Chiefs.

[Brookepanda]

Wow. I feel really outta the loop here. I've never in my life owned a pair of rain boots or a rain jacket. It hadn't even crossed my mind that I should get them for Jackson. 'Course I'm the kind of person who won't open an umbrella unless it's pouring cats and dogs AND I have to be out in it for more than a couple minutes.

When would you use them? I mean, just to put on to walk from the car to the store? Or for walks in the rain (which actually sounds lovely and worth buying them just so I could do!)? Oh, I bet they'd be useful for going to the park AFTER it's been raining and then they don't get wet feet. Sorry to sound like a dumbass on this, it's just new to me :)

For *us* we get this giant sized puddle in front of our house that is really deep....and so I need to have her wear them just to leave the house :lol

as far as an umbrella....the girl got her own umbrella this week....we *must* use it whenever we leave the house :rolleyes (raining or not :giggle)

Here's a cell phone pic I took today of her walking with her umbrella this afternoon on our way to get her rain boots....notice the lack of rain :rofl

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2996452933_03c70ac998.jpg

[jellybeanmichelle]

here you go Maribel http://www.trumpette.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=112

Ahhh...But cheaper here: http://www.chasing-fireflies.com/prodinfo.asp?number=23706&top=

[Stacey]

For *us* we get this giant sized puddle in front of our house that is really deep....and so I need to have her wear them just to leave the house :lol

as far as an umbrella....the girl got her own umbrella this week....we *must* use it whenever we leave the house :rolleyes (raining or not :giggle)

Here's a cell phone pic I took today of her walking with her umbrella this afternoon on our way to get her rain boots....notice the lack of rain :rofl

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2996452933_03c70ac998.jpg

:lol That's adorable!

[Luckylove]

We just got back from REI, we got Madelynn the rain boots with the polka dots that you posted a link to Kathleen!
We got the last pair in stock! :D

First the polka dot bathing suit and now polka dot rain boots... I'm noticing a pattern here :giggle

[Kellie_MO5]

I have a pair here that anyone is welcome to. Tehy are basic black with redish sole. Bottom says size 9.
Hey Lorrie, I'd love em, if you still have them! They'd fit Lukey perfectly...

[lmfike]

Kellie-They are all yours.

[Shanta]

Hey are these too girly for a boy?
http://www.rainydaykids.com/p-66-fun-dog-rain-boot-by-hatley.aspx

[Brookepanda]

Hey are these too girly for a boy?
http://www.rainydaykids.com/p-66-fun-dog-rain-boot-by-hatley.aspx

Not girly at all :)

[Theresa]

I got Caty's boots from Target last year. They are blue with red cherries and 7/8. So far she's stuffing her foot in them and not complaining, but she's in a 9. I will measure her foot later. They are still in good condition, but show some wear. She wore them almost everyday last winter. So easy to put on and take off! She just had them on with her pettiskirt earlier today. :lol

[Colleen&Kail]

i was JUST wondering about this!

ps- i went to walmart and they have nothing. no help here but i am looking too!

[Brookepanda]

She just had them on with her pettiskirt earlier today. :lol

Now there's an idea I hadn't thought of yet :D

[Shanta]

:giggle
ok just had to order the dogs.... Thanks for the thread I never seem to remember to get this and sooooo needed them :)

[Lynette]

Stacey- no, I never got rain gear for my girls either but this year will be the first year because of their after school situation.

[meeg124]

amazon.com is having 20% off two pairs of boots... anyone interested in going in on an order with me? Their prices seem to be match/beat any of the sites I've been looking at online too.

[Stacey]

Stacey- no, I never got rain gear for my girls either but this year will be the first year because of their after school situation.

Yeah, that makes sense!

[Lynette]

amazon.com is having 20% off two pairs of boots... anyone interested in going in on an order with me? Their prices seem to be match/beat any of the sites I've been looking at online too.

Yeah, let me check them out and see if Salina wants/needs some too :)

[becky]

i never thought of getting rain boots either but since myah and shelsea love the rain these sound like fun. I know kayla needs some though since she is out in the rain (when it rains after school) and poor girl is soaked by the time I pick her up

[weg'smom]

i think you're probably thinking of the kidorable (http://www.kidorable.com/index.php?content=collections&subpage=splashpage) stuff, seasyn. that seems to be the popular brand for that stuff most retailers around here have. super cute but not very durable from what i've heard?? i don't know if anyone has any experience with them, but i just haven't heard raving reviews.

Wilson has kidorable boots that he got from his noona (Grandma). They seem fine to us, we haven't had any problems with them. I think she bought them at Reverie Baby in Montgomery Village.

[tggrr2]

We got ours at Costco and they were a size 8. Had cupcakes on them. My sister also bought her pair at Cupcake. She brought the pair from Cupcake and was stomping in puddles last night and her feet were dry.

[Brookepanda]

We got ours at Costco and they were a size 8. Had cupcakes on them. My sister also bought her pair at Cupcake. She brought the pair from Cupcake and was stomping in puddles last night and her feet were dry.

each time I looked at Costco they only had size 1's for the smallest. :mecry

[surmick]

oooh kathleen size siix would fit skye, her size 5 ladybug boots won't make it through the rain as she is in a 5 now...i think maders wears a 7 but she called first, so if they don't fit her then I want to be next in line :) is it wrong to put a boy in red ladybug boots or should i offer them up when skye outgrows them????

but i do recall the petaluma baby wearhouse has kids rain gear :) i think they have frog boots for boys like this
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Chief-Toddler-Little-Frog/dp/B000E4AG4W

Are those the ladybug boots from Target?

[PixiesPlayhouse]

We live across the street from Trianna's school. With a huge.......think lake......puddle at the end of our driveway. Thanks for this thread......we need to invest in a good pair of boots too. Anyone seen anything good for older kids.....size 2 or so? I would like something cute and girly........for my girly girl

[Brookepanda]

We live across the street from Trianna's school. With a huge.......think lake......puddle at the end of our driveway. Thanks for this thread......we need to invest in a good pair of boots too. Anyone seen anything good for older kids.....size 2 or so? I would like something cute and girly........for my girly girl

the cupcake ditties from costco are super cute! I wanted them for Maders but they were all too big :mecry

[surmick]

Did REI have any 4s? Amelia has tiny little feet and the only things I ever find in her size don't have any really kind of sole.

[Brookepanda]

Did REI have any 4s? Amelia has tiny little feet and the only things I ever find in her size don't have any really kind of sole.

we got the last pair in stock...but the display model (still there) was a 5 :giggle

the guy said a shipment iwll be there this Friday of more

[Brookepanda]

oh and they run big.....at least there.....

Madelynn wears a 7 -7.5 (depending on the brand)
and we had to get her a size 6 boot! just FYI

[surmick]

oh and they run big.....at least there.....

Madelynn wears a 7 -7.5 (depending on the brand)
and we had to get her a size 6 boot! just FYI

Is it because they figure you are going to put like 3 pair of socks on or something? She is still wearing a 3 so chances are if they are running that big then we would need a 2. I would guess that they won't have that.

Last year at Target they had some raingear in the infant sizes but I only bought the 6-12 month and they are too small. Maybe they will carry them again. Baby Reverie only had size 5s.

[tggrr2]

Stride Rite at the Petaluma outlets had them. I was there several weeks ago.

[Brookepanda]

Is it because they figure you are going to put like 3 pair of socks on or something?
The salesman said it’s because they can be worn with your shoe inside of them so they are made wider/bigger for the size…..

After he said that I remembered as a kid we always wore our shoes and then the rain boots over them….

[surmick]

Did you get them to wear with her shoes or without?

[Brookepanda]

Did you get them to wear with her shoes or without?

with out so that's why we got her a smaller size

[TaivensMama]

the ladybug ones Skye has are tiny...Skye also has tiny feet at 18 montsh wears a 4 or 5...the 5's were big when we got them and it didn't seem to bother her...I noticed A's Nike's at the halloween party, what size were those, they seemed bigger than skye's...her Kswiss are 4's (what she was wearing with her cheer costume) we normally put her in robeez, pedipeds and see kai runs since she seems to do better without the thick sole of regular tennies

[FTM2Hannah]

They have some rain boots and coats at the new kid's consignment store in Santa Rosa called Eleven 11. I sold Hannah's strawberry rainjacket and adorable rainboots from Whole Foods there.

We went to Stride Rite in the mall on Saturday. Hannah fell in love with the Western Chief pink pony boots. I bought her an adorable pink palamino raincoat at a g-sale this summer and they coordinate well. SR wanted $30 and we put the last size 10 on hold.

I came home and found the same boots on Zappos.com for $30 I had a $20 credit so they were only $10. Then MIL sent Hannah $5 in the mail so I only paid $5! :) :thumb The boots came today and Hannah will try them on after her nap!

[surmick]

the ladybug ones Skye has are tiny...Skye also has tiny feet at 18 montsh wears a 4 or 5...the 5's were big when we got them and it didn't seem to bother her...I noticed A's Nike's at the halloween party, what size were those, they seemed bigger than skye's...her Kswiss are 4's (what she was wearing with her cheer costume) we normally put her in robeez, pedipeds and see kai runs since she seems to do better without the thick sole of regular tennies

Those were actually the first time that she wore those and they are fours. Most of her other shoes are threes but that is also summer time size which means no sock. I need to get her a new pair of robeez but have not taken the time to go to the store. I like her in those at daycare because they normally leave her in her shoes all day and I want her to be comfortable.

[Brookepanda]

great deal beth!!!!!

[TaivensMama]

Those were actually the first time that she wore those and they are fours. Most of her other shoes are threes but that is also summer time size which means no sock. I need to get her a new pair of robeez but have not taken the time to go to the store. I like her in those at daycare because they normally leave her in her shoes all day and I want her to be comfortable.

You may look into the see kai runs, they have a flexible bottom but are hard soled, with robeez in the rain, her feet would egt wet too...just a thought BUT if you get her rain boots the robeez could still be worn with the boots too...

[surmick]

That was what I was thinking too. I have not tried the see kai runs yet, but that sounds like something that would work. Besides Baby Reverie where can you get them?

[wyattsmama]

you can get see kais at reverie, cupcake, wee three...that's everywhere i can think of at the moment.

[TaivensMama]

Does Kids spot still carry them?

[surmick]

What about online? Any good sites there?

[Luckylove]

OOOHHH, I was meaning to tell you girls about a flier I saw in the doctors office. Its for that eleven place. It gives 10% off if you have WIC.

[Brookepanda]

What about online? Any good sites there?

amazon.com has a pretty big selection but I didn't look for A's size...but check it out :)

[Lorah]

OOOHHH, I was meaning to tell you girls about a flier I saw in the doctors office. Its for that eleven place. It gives 10% off if you have WIC.

Eleven? I think I missed that...can you tell me again???? I like the WIC discount idea!

[Kellie_MO5]

:yeah

[Luckylove]

They have some rain boots and coats at the new kid's consignment store in Santa Rosa called Eleven 11. I sold Hannah's strawberry rainjacket and adorable rainboots from Whole Foods there.

We went to Stride Rite in the mall on Saturday. Hannah fell in love with the Western Chief pink pony boots. I bought her an adorable pink palamino raincoat at a g-sale this summer and they coordinate well. SR wanted $30 and we put the last size 10 on hold.

I came home and found the same boots on Zappos.com for $30 I had a $20 credit so they were only $10. Then MIL sent Hannah $5 in the mail so I only paid $5! :) :thumb The boots came today and Hannah will try them on after her nap!

She mentioned it here. Its a kids consignment shop I think. Let me google real quick

[Luckylove]

http://eleven11kids.com/discounts.html

[Kellie_MO5]

Hey Lorrie, thanks for luke's "new" boots! He put them right on and as soon as we got out of the van promptly begn stomping in puddles :D

[Kellie_MO5]

thanks for the link! I may have to go next week once I have some $$ ;) ;)

[Lorah]

THat place looks great! I'll have to check them out soon! THank you!

[wyattsmama]

Does Kids spot still carry them?

they were trying to get rid of what they had when i was there, so unless they changed their mind then i don't think so. but i haven't been there since august, so i'm not sure.

[meghanleigh79]

Target has cute ones ;)

[howardvm]

We ordered this raincoat and boots (http://www.kidskiandrain.com/kidorable-first-coat-butterfly.html) for Caitlin. Should be here next Monday. We really liked the selection!:)

[Brookepanda]

Maribel - Target has some trumpette knock offs in case you're interested
http://www.target.com/Kids-Mary-Jane-Rain-Boots/dp/B0012V2STM/sr=1-4/qid=1225769015/ref=sr_1_4/176-0129086-1351042?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1041972&rh=k%3Arainboot&page=1

[TaivensMama]

ooooh those are cute Brooke! I like the flower!! I might have to snag some *IF* they go on clearance for next year!!!!!!

[Colleen&Kail]

looks like i will be heading to target!!!

[Stacey]

Saw these on Craigslist

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bab/904537976.html

[Colleen&Kail]

what time does target close?

im seriously considering going right now!

[wyattsmama]

so i have been looking at all these sites and no one seems to carry wyatt's size. anyone seen any 3's around? he's definitely a ways away from 4's as of yet but sure is loving getting his feet wet :(

[Shanta]

so i have been looking at all these sites and no one seems to carry wyatt's size. anyone seen any 3's around? he's definitely a ways away from 4's as of yet but sure is loving getting his feet wet :(

Maybe try shoes within the rain boots?

[LessasLashes]

i think you're probably thinking of the kidorable (http://www.kidorable.com/index.php?content=collections&subpage=splashpage) stuff, seasyn. that seems to be the popular brand for that stuff most retailers around here have. super cute but not very durable from what i've heard?? i don't know if anyone has any experience with them, but i just haven't heard raving reviews.

I've have kidorable boots for Alessa the past 3 years and FWIW.. they held up fine.. the antenna's got pulled off the ladybug boots, but the boots themselves lasted well.. but given that kids feet grow so fast.. they didn't have time to fall apart I got mine at the Baby Warehouse in Petaluma.. Also have a kidorable cow printed raincoat

http://www.kidorable.com/

[becky]

Maribel - Target has some trumpette knock offs in case you're interested
http://www.target.com/Kids-Mary-Jane-Rain-Boots/dp/B0012V2STM/sr=1-4/qid=1225769015/ref=sr_1_4/176-0129086-1351042?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1041972&rh=k%3Arainboot&page=1

ooh those are super cute and i love the flower on them

[MARIBEL]

Maribel - Target has some trumpette knock offs in case you're interested
http://www.target.com/Kids-Mary-Jane-Rain-Boots/dp/B0012V2STM/sr=1-4/qid=1225769015/ref=sr_1_4/176-0129086-1351042?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1041972&rh=k%3Arainboot&page=1


OMG how cute.... I wonder if they have them at the store I'm so getting them.... Thanks girly


Here you go Seasyn http://www.target.com/Kids-Mary-Jane-Rain-Boots/dp/B0012V8RXI/sr=1-9/qid=1225783091/ref=sr_1_9/183-8862504-1602063?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3Akids%20rain%20boots&page=1

[MARIBEL]

what time does target close?

im seriously considering going right now!


Oh Colleen you gotta let me know if you find them :D ! I'm going to have to send DH go get them with this stupid cold and fever I can't get out of the house.

[lmfike]

Kellie-Glad the boots fit him. We picked them up at Salvation Army a couple years back for less than $5.

Thats another thing check out thrift stores. I got Jules last pair at Salvation Army. Then her new pair which is pink/purple I got at St Vincents Thrift Store over the summer for less than $2

Target is open 8 am-10 pm except Sundays they close at 9. Not sure when the stay open longer holiday hours start. I believe its the end of Nov

[Colleen&Kail]

i flaked last night but i am going tomorrow for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!