Tears


Big tears this morning from one of my boys when he announced his favorite, well-worn, and much-loved Chuck's were too small. It broke my heart. It broke my heart even more when I realized the cost to replace them. We lucked out buying these (and three more pairs in various sizes) at Marshalls a few years back for under $10 a pair. A new pair is between $24.95 (for kids) and $41.95 (mens). Do you believe that "mens" sizes begin at size 3.5? (I'm sorry, but what man wears a size 3.5 shoe? None that I know.) That's a huge price difference.

Comments

Karyn said…
Oh no, that does sound like a tragedy.

Men's shoes start at 3.5??? What's that all about????
11:41 AM EST
utmommy said…
It is a huge price difference. Both my boys needed new shoes last week. Crazy how much it costs.

I love your story about your oldest snuggling in bed with you. So precious. I'm not ready for mine to grow out of that stage but I fear it's just around the corner.
4:50 PM EST
jessica said…
Oh, my husband would be getting teary right there along with him - he has a special place in his heart for Chucks.
6:50 PM EST
Katie Jean said…
Oh, poor little one!

I know no man that wears a 3.5. I just find that so hard to believe! Just another way for those shoe companies to make more money!!
9:02 PM EST
Heidijayhawk said…
poor sweet boy! those are some awesome chucks too!
10:20 PM EST
kirsten said…
oh, no - not the chucks!
NOT THE CHUCKS!!!

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(stupid google/blogger commenting!)
10:26 PM EST
Little Munchkins said…
Kids shoes cost so much these days don't they? I just bought my daughter a pair of shoes not too long ago (as you saw in my blog) for $70 and last weekend I bought my son a pair of New Balance ones for $80.

I am really a softie when my kids are upset so I think I would be heartbroken too.

Hope you manage to get some replacement ones. Maybe on sale, if you are lucky.
3:42 AM EST
Anonymous said…
oh, my condolences to your sons. and to your checkbook for having to go out and buy new shoes. see? this is why i yell at my kids all the time to "stop growing up!" they never listen and think i'm joking.
7:31 AM EST
Me and Him said…
3.5 is mens sizin! Why? No guy I know wears a 3.5.
10:47 PM EST
Wendy said…
I'm in love with those too. I think I need a pair.
5:59 PM EST
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