A few months prior to my son’s birth in 2010, we were introduced to the Japanese original footwear for kids, Tsukihoshi.
Every year since then, we have been invited to review their back-to-school line and every year I’ve said yes because these are the only shoes that actually last my kids all through an entire school year. (The only reason we have had to move the kids out of a pair is because they’ve outgrown the same.)
Shoes average between $28-$66 a pair, dependent on the size, design, color you choose and while a $50 shoe for a child may seem a lot, I can assure you that these shoes are worth every penny you spend.
There are so many reasons why these are shoes our family loves. So many!
Foot support is primary. These shoes hold your child’s foot while supporting the arch, heel and ankle.
That being said the shoes aren’t clunky but comfortable and when given a choice, I see my kids automatically reaching out to put on their Tsukihoshis over their other pairs. We now have a rule at home that they need to alternate their active-wear shoes for school else my son would be wearing his Tsukihoshis everyday.
In case your child does plan to wear these on a daily basis, you will be relieved to know that the shoes are machine washable.
Each shoe comes with an inbuilt antibacterial insole coated with Green-Tea Polyphenol to cut the odor of stinky feet, after a long day at school.
Most often than not, Hubs is in charge of helping the kids pick the right shoes for school and these passed his approval 4 years ago after testing these out on counts of comfort, flexibility and support.
My 6 month old has just begun holding onto furniture and pulling herself up onto her feet. I know it will only be a matter of time before she starts creeping, holding onto furniture and cruising. While at home we keep her barefoot but when we go out I do like to ensure she wears shoes. Not for style alone but more so for protection and with cruising in the near future, support too.
I love that Tsukihoshi even has shoes for babies and considering they’re light-weight, don’t come in the way of a mobile baby!
On a side note, these shoes will not get damaged if your child chooses to run through the water sprinklers in your backyard or decides to puddle hop during the rains.
So there you have it…
all the reasons why we choose Tsukihoshi shoes for our active kids!
What do you look for while shopping for shoes for your kids?
These shoes look great! This is my first time ever hearing of this brand.
Shoes that actually last is a big thing. I buy kiddos shoes just a tad big so that she can actually enjoy them.
What fun colors! My boys would like that they don’t have to tie their shoes!
I love that these shoes are machine washable. My kids seemed to get their shoes dirty every time I turned around.
We look for support and quality. I’m more concerned with fit and support than pricing
I look for shoes that are durable, look great and can withstand my son. I also need something affordable – he grows out of them every time I turn around!
I’ve never heard about these shoes before. They have super cute styles. Support and fit are most important to me!
These look awesome. I love super comfortable shoes for my kids.
I’ve never heard of this brand. The shoes are so pretty, love the color combo’s
I hate to admit it but we go for affordable because the kids are at an age that they burn through shoes (outgrow). We do, however, invest in ones that they need – like for the track team. These are adorable and seem pretty affordable.
These are super cute and love that can last so long. I like that they have an inbuilt antibacterial insole coated with Green-Tea Polyphenol to cut the odor of stinky feet.
I have never hear of tsuihoshi. But they look like nice looking shoes.
Ooh I’ve never heard of this brand. I loev that the shoes last. Gotta last with active boys.
I hadn’t heard of this brand. Sounds like these are pretty good. I’ll have to check them out.
I look for quality. I like the way these look. Right now I’d love to have them because they have no ties. My son can tie his own shoes, but 3 out of the last 4 days I’ve picked him up, he’s had shoestrings a’flyin’
Wow I’ve never heard of these shoes before, but they are adorable and look really durable. I look for comfort and durability because my kids are REALLY hard on shoes!
I always look for comfort, support and style in shoes for the kids. I love all of the colors this line has, such fabulous colors! Thanks for sharing this brand, it is not one I had ever heard of up until this post!
Those are nice looking shoes. I first look at the price, then the durability and if they are flexible or not.
I look for shoes that will last a long time and will match more than one outfit. Those shoes are adorable and so colorful!
I need shoes that are going to last through scuffs and fall-downs and mud. These shoes look very durable and colorful!
They are so bright and colorful! I know my son would love these styles.
Style and comfort are two of the things i look for when shoe shopping. I love the style and color of these shoes.
I look for shoes that are machine washable and are colorful. The Tsukihoshi shoes certainly meet those requirements. I think the best feature is cutting the odor of stinky feet. Thanks for introducing me to this incredible brand from Japan.
I look for comfort and affordability when I shop for shoes for the kids. Those shoes featured are great looking
Very cute and stylish sneakers! I like the vibrant and fun color combinations they come in.
I look for brands that I trust and styles that I love. Those are really cute!
Oh those are all so cute! Love the bright colors and that they are machine washable! I also loved to hear that they had the inbuilt antibacterial insole! That is so neat!
I love the bright colors on those shoes! Look like some great shoes for the new school year!
I love all the bright colors on the shoes– these look awesome!
Good support is definitely a big part of it. I truly believe a lot of our foot problems as adults stems from wearing crappy shoes as kids. I went barefoot a lot as a child and now I have heel pain a lot. I also think that buying quality is worth it because you can spend cheap on kids shoes but they are so rough on them you have to turn around and buy more sooner.