Umi: Fall Shoes for Kids- Review

Over the last year or so I’ve reviewed several pairs of Umi shoes. Umi. I don’t know what it means or what it stands for but I’m sure it has something to do with great quality children’s shoes. Umi shoes are made from the highest quality nappa and nubuck leather and go through more than twenty quality control checks to ensure that each and every shoe meets Umi’s high standards. Umi shoes are stylish, supportive, flexible and built to last.

Umi, as a company, is committed to the environment. They use recycled materials in their packaging and environmentally sound practices to manage their waste. Umi shoes are made from non-toxic materials and are healthy for kids and our planet.

Umi uses a European sizing system that includes sizes from 19 to 38 (a US equivalent of infants size 1 to adult size 6).  Prices range from about $15 on sale to around $80 for full price current season styles.

This time around I selected a pair of shoes for my 1 1/2 year old daughter McKinley.  She’s a very active little girl and it was hard for me to get a picture of her in her new shoes.  These were the best I could get:

For a better visual, here is the “stock” photo:

I think this is my favorite pair of Umi shoes yet.  The inside is comfortably cushioned while the Velcro strap makes them easy to put on while keeping them securely on little feet.  The rubber sole extends a little over the tip of the toe which really prevents these shoes for appearing “worn” even when they are.  Most shoes get really scuffed on the toes after only a few wears.  McKinley has played outside in this pair quite a few times and they still look brand new.  I believe this is because of the shoe’s design- brilliant!  If you are looking for a quality pair of shoes for back to school, I can confidently recommend Umi for shoes that will last and wear well.