See Kai Run Review and Giveaway (BTSC-Day 30)

Finding the perfect pair of shoes for your child is well...nothing less than a herculean task! You need something that grips the sole well, that is comfortable yet roomy enough for his/her foot to grow out a bit and something that helps support the arch. Oh and how can I forget....it needs to be a shoe that looks trendy and different. Buying shoes for children is especially hard as your little one just can't express what he/she feels with the shoe on!

Cause Haun faced exactly the same shoe struggles while shopping for the perfect footwear for her son Kai. After several unproductive shopping scouts later, she and her husband decided to develop their own line of kids footwear that not only shouted out personality but also boosted the healthy development of little feet. In 2004, the first See Kai Run line was birthed.



See Kai Run shoes are made with ultra flexible soles, butter soft sheepskin leather uppers and wide toe boxes. The shoes have been stamped with the American Podiatric Medical Association's prestigious seal of approval. Earlier this month, See Kai Run shoes have been named one of 2009's most outstanding products by iParenting. (A division of Disney's Interactive Media Group)



Why choose See Kai Run ? In the words of the experts themselves....

Healthy Fit

• Very flexible soles are healthy for developing feet.
• Wide opening and toe box accommodate even the chubbiest little feet.
• Velcro closure allows for adjustable fit and easy on and off.
• Leather lining is breathable and durable.
• Padded collar adds comfort and helps our shoes stay on little feet.

Quality Construction

• Leather used for our footwear meets the most stringent available U.S. and international guidelines.
• Sheepskin leather uppers are butter-soft and more durable by weight than cow leather used by many other brands.
• Durable construction and rubber sole stand up to heavy play indoors and out.

Urban Style

• Hip, urban styles in modern color palettes.
• Bold designs and detailing.
• Modern takes on classic styles.

When we were asked to pick a shoe for Bunny girl to review, I secretly wished I could shrink her feet to a smaller size as some of the patterns I really loved were only available in a smaller size. After 2 days of debating between 3 designs, we finally picked Brenna.

I love that these shoes are leather based with strong flexible soles especially with my energetic, all over the place in a few seconds, Energizer Bunny. The velcro strap ons are strong and easy for Bunny girl to put on and take off by herself. I love that the design is unique and not a replica of a shoe we'd find off the Target shelf. Yes the shoes are a little on the pricey side but then instead of buying 2 pairs of shoes in a 6 month time span, you can buy 1 quality pair that you know will withstand the vigorous activity your little one will put his/her shoes through. (And considering shoes for the wee folk... well the shoes will be savers especially as the shoes won't be put through all the activity!)

I strongly believe that a good pair of shoes is a must for tiny growing feet and See Kai Run definitely gets my recommendation for choice!


Win it:

One reader will win a pair of shoes from either the See Kai Run line (6mos-3 yrs) OR the Smaller line.(0-18 mos)


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Visit the See Kai Run site and leave a comment, telling me which style you thought caught your eye. (Remember, the style you choose would be the one you get if you win....so choose carefully :>)

Additional BTSC entries:

- 2. Become a fan of See Kai Run on facebook.

- 3. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 4. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 5. Tweet about this giveaway and add the hashtag #ebmr at the end.

- 6. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-7. Snag my Blog button (the cute little bunny on the right!) and leave a comment with the link

- 8. Snag the Back to School Carnival button (the cute little bunny on the left!) and leave a comment with the link


This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents, 18 years and above.

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on September 19 2009 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winner's name will be posted thereafter. Please note if the winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.