Experimental MumScience + Children = Fun + Mess

 Shoe shopping in our household is a tad tricky; my eldest daughter is just ridiculously fussy and turns delightful girly shopping into such an ordeal I’m tempted to send her to school in wellies. My youngest daughter although much more amenable has strangely wide feet and often there isn’t a single pair of shoes in the local Clarks to fit her.

So when Umi asked if I’d like to review their Autumn collection, I was delighted to say yes and postpone the need to shoe shop for another few months!

The girls were super excited to receive their goodies in the mail and wanted to write their own review, so over to you girls! (Mums thoughts in italics).

Erynn (age 6): Teaberry (Red)

• They are really soft (nice and comfy for wide feet!)
• I really love the colour (so do I)
• They’re not too big Mum (mmm…they are a bit)
• Can I wear them to the party on Friday (okay, then you can put them away till they fit you!)

Freya (age 8): Rhapsody (Black)

• I think they are going to be too narrow (before trying them on)
• They are cooler than the web picture (after closer inspection)
• I like the laces and the flowers pretty cool (progress…they are on the feet now)
• Can I wear them to school tomorrow? (that’ll be a winner then!)

 So very well received by the girls. I too am delighted with the quality and fit of the shoes. The styles are that bit different too.

Umi are branching out into the UK market and are hoping to have a UK stockists link on their website shortly. In the meantime, here is a small selection of the UK stockists: Trotters Stores in London, Little Piggys in Ireland, Maddie and Mark in Edinburgh.

If you fancy winning a pair of Umi children’s shoes, click on their Facebook page, where they run a monthly competition. Good luck!