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My kids need new shoes.

The rate at which this event occurs is quite phenomenal. Their tiny baby-paws have transformed, seemingly overnight, into surfboard-length big-girl feet.

I’ve got to say that I’d rather go to the park with my kids than go shopping. They have only ever been present at one shoe shopping event, in which we came away with gumboots 2 sizes too big ‘cos they loved them so much

Needless to say, whenever I need anything for my kids (or anything at all!) I turn to the interweb.

The most recent news to hand on the shoe front is that Betts Kids - www.bettskids.com.au, as of only a few weeks ago, are now selling shoes for kids from infancy to teens online.

Betts Kids have everything from pre-walkers to casual shoes to dress shoes, sports shoes, slippers and gumboots. Brands available include Skechers, Keds, Osh Kosh, Airflex, Dakota, Patrick, and their own Betts Kids label.

They’re all presented to perfection on their beautifully designed and easy to use site. The site is a joy to behold: it is very clear on what colours and sizes are available, and there are multiple views of shoes so you can really see what you’re buying.

To celebrate their launch, Betts Kids are giving you FREE postage when you purchase shoes to the value of $69.95 or more until 8 June.

To give you extra confidence to buy, Betts Kids are also offering free returns or exchange until 8 June too. If you are concerned about ordering the wrong size you can buy both sizes and return the incorrect size (for free!), and have your credit card refunded for the returned pair - nice move, Betts Kids! Read the low-down on these offers here.

In addition to this great offer, Betts Kids also have a great competition running until May 30: Tell them the stickiest situation you’ve found yourself in, and go into the draw to win 1 of 5 Little Chipipi Wall Sticker sets.

These wall stickers are great quality, and are easily removable and repositionable. What’s more they are Australian designed, owned and made. (Read about Sam, designer of Little Chipipi here). No purchase is necessary to enter, and you’ve got to be in it to win it, so give it a whirl!

Ok, here are my hot picks to kick things off for you. Enjoy!

Note that I’ve just covered casual shoes here, because that’s my pace, but there are heaps and heaps of dress, sports, etc. going on, so if that’s what you need you’re well covered. Also there are quite a few mark-downs on the site, so have a browse, and happy shopping!

Dig these girls shoes!

Clockwise from top left:

Skechers Dilly Dally Junior Shoe in White $59.99 - Goes great with Euro-fashion like Oilily: lap it up!
Betts Kids Emma Infant Shoe in Fuschia $49.99 (also available in dark brown on special for $34.99) - How cute are these? Doesn’t break the bank, either!
Betts Kids Anita Pre-Walker in Fushia $39.99 (also available in Pink and Champagne) - Neat ruched heel for stay-on appeal for little bebes.
Keds Lacey S Senior Shoe in Berry $49.99 - *Love* the Keds Skimmers for their cool prints and easy slip-on value!

And, Mums of little men rejoice: groovy footwear for boys!

Clockwise from top left:

Betts Kids Marauder Junior Shoe in Khaki $59.99 SALE $30.00 (also available in Brown) - Cute as!
Betts Kids Atom Pre-Walker in Khaki $39.99 (also available in Grey and Navy) - These are Miki’s favourites
Betts Kids Dynamite Infant Shoe in Black Combo $59.99 SALE $41.99 (also available in Brown Combo) Cool bowling-shoe styling. Great attention to detail here.
Patrick Halfpipe Senior Shoe in Black $49.99 - Fab shoe for bigger boys. Will wear oh-so-well, too!

Head on over to Betts Kids for joy now!

Betts Kids charge $10.00 for postage Australia-wide. FREE postage for purchases over $69.95 is available until May 18, 2008. Check the Shopping Info page for full details.