Livie & Luca shoes score again. And by score, I mean I'd like them all, please.
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Livie & Luca shoes score again. And by score, I mean I'd like them all, please.

After trying more shoes on my daughters than I'd care to admit, I keep coming back to Livie & Luca. These are the handmade, beautifully-styled kids shoes that pretty much make you hate all the other shoes in your kids' wardrobe. They're comfy enough for kids to wear every day with a flexible, durable sole, but the nice leather uppers means they look fantastic even with dressier clothes.

This season, we're just loving the two-toned Laksmhi mary-janes, and for boys, the Emilio loafers (at right) especially in black and taupe. As for my girls, you'll see them sporting their funky little London Boots all over town.

They come in four different colors. Which is perfect. Because I'd like them in four different colors. -Liz

One more reason to love them: Live & Luca has partnered with Art for Humanity to help donate gently worn kids shoes to kids living in poverty and in exchange will offer you a coupon for free ground shipping o their shoes. Click over for details.

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