Tough kids can still have sparkly toes

Move over, princess shoes. We've found the cutest sparkle sneakers that have a date with the monkey bars. For years we've loved shoes by See Kai Run for their combination of durability, fit, and looks. The new Adalynn sneaker with Mary J…

Tough kids can still have sparkly toes

Move over, princess shoes. We've found the cutest sparkle sneakers that have a date with the monkey bars.

For years we've loved shoes by See Kai Run for their combination of durability, fit, and looks. The new Adalynn sneaker with Mary Jane styling adds a fun dash of glitter to the mix for little kids.

The flexible rubber sole means they're comfy, good for growing feet, and equally fantastic for hiking the backyard, hiking Disneyworld, or hiking up a Rapunzel dress at the tea party.

They'd also look gorgeous for some of the coolest Halloween costumes this year--Twilight Sparkle or Lumpy Space Princess, anyone? Yeah, when you're 4, Purple and silver never go out of style. -Delilah

Find the new Adalynn sneaker at See Kai Run. They're currently on sale!

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