High Heels for Kids: OK or No Way?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/06/21 20:56:33

Related Topics: Fashion, High Heels, Heels, Kids

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These fashionable wedge heels look perfect for summer. Only problem is, they’re for toddlers. Yes, that's right: Michael Kors has unveiled the Keely Wedge in sizes 1-5 Youth. You no longer have to wait for your teen years to be stylish.

The description for the heels read: “Geometric cutouts and shimmering rhinestone studs combine to offer the fashion forward Keely wedge from KORS Michael Kors Kids. This spunky sandal sports a zip heel for easy dressing, and elasticized straps for ultimate comfort. A covered wedge heel adds chic sophistication.”

Sophistication? For an eight-year-old? Parenting blog Babble compares them to “stripper shoes,” but we think they are going a bit too far. These shoes are pretty cute, and could even work for a tween. But for little girls, they are a bit ridiculous. What do you think?

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sglmom 2012/06/21 21:35:25

No way

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1. Obviously .. the 'designer' is completely detached from the REALITY of Toddlerhood .. which is running about .. enjoying playtime .. growing and living lives ..
2. BONES in toddlers are definitely in the formative stages .. these HEELS .. even in adulthood .. are a strain on one's back and legs .. (I don't even wear heels .. and I'm in my elder years .. they are far too painful indeed)

Just INSANE ..
TODDLERS do not give one bit of CARE about 'sophistication' ..
and are more interested in playing with the BOX ..
taking the rhinestones out to glue onto cards for grandparents and parents ..
having FUN playing ..
than about how one 'looks' ..
(trust me .. there's no toddler I know that would even TOLERATE these on them .. )

Just wondering .. is this pandering to the "TODDLERS and Tiaras" crowd?
(Shudder)
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MiSsGlOoMyBeAr 2012/06/22 16:52:01

No way

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no! it will bugger up their spines! their ankles are not made for high heels yet god damn it! what is wrong with some parents today! they need to be shook!

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Stan Kapusta 2012/06/22 16:32:05

No way

+1
Their bodies are still growing.

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JohnT 2012/06/22 16:26:49

No way

I don't think so they are growing and learning to walk with regular shoes don't need their arches messed up.

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Nicki 2012/06/22 16:25:45

No way

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My daughter is 2 and the only high heels she has are MINE and she plays dress up in the house with them... Let these babies be babies people!

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Jules 2012/06/22 16:19:10

No way

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Honestly I am all for heels BUT this is just a little ridiculous. I mean that child is 8 years old! What does she really need to wear heels for, who is she trying to impress?? And besides, heels are REALLY bad for you're feet and can mess up the way you walk and give you bad posture, especially when you're older. I really don't think that imposing that on our children when their really young is a good idea. The shoes are cute, just not cool for a toddler/young one to wear.

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silverhorn 2012/06/22 16:10:09

No way

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bad for the achilles tendons for anyone much less a child

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Ron in Oregon 2012/06/22 15:55:56

No way

Do parents have so much money in the Obamanation that they can afford something like this.

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Syl 2012/06/22 15:43:23

No way

Bad bad bad, people who's feet are still growing should not wear heels.

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Skrill.mau5 2012/06/22 15:38:03

No way

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Don't think kids should be able to wear high heels. .... Dumb idea.

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John Wilkinson 2012/06/22 15:34:25

No way

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They are not okay for adults either. Bad for feet and posture.

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the judgebigdogeagle 2012/06/22 15:28:06

No way

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Those are for adult women.Not Toddlers

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BJFuller☥ 2012/06/22 15:27:32

No way

Uh no

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CoolRanch 2012/06/22 15:19:55

No way

High heels accentuate a females butt. There is no need for that when it come to little girls.

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Bulanova (Team Hargitay) 2012/06/22 15:19:30

No way

They are not stripper shoes, sheesh. But they are inappropriate for little girls simply because of how they could mess up the foot as it develops. Heels aren't pleasant for fully developed feet, and they could kiss recess goodbye. That said, I would have looooooooooooved a pair of these when I was 8.

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wenyong to Bulanov... 2012/07/08 15:37:01

right

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KristinMullens 2012/06/22 15:16:40 (edited)

No way

Just no way I would put my daughter that's three or two or whatever age as a toddler in heels!

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Katelin Rose Harris 2012/06/22 15:10:41

No way

speacial occasions are ok for kids over 7 but toddlers are way too young
they probably don't even know what high heels are and probably know them as "mommy's shoe"

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☆ QueenAline 2012/06/22 15:00:18

No way

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next you'll see g strings for little girls..bad enough they make bras for little girls who don't even need them......wake up AMERICA....don't do this to our young innocents.

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Kristin... to ☆ Queen... 2012/06/22 15:19:15

That's when I'll start protesting and so will all my friends who are young mothers too.

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☆ Queen... to Kristin... 2012/06/22 15:39:00

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don't let it get to that point.....morals have to be re-instilled in this generation of young people....and it's up to parents to do that...

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Kingarthurup 2012/06/22 14:59:16

No way

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This is as bad as piercing a 2 year old's ears... Good parents are few and far between.

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☆ Queen... to Kingart... 2012/06/22 15:00:49

yes they are....but this is the indoctrinated world that it has become...so sad

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Mel Mar... to Kingart... 2012/06/22 15:06:08

Though most parents who pierce their kids' ears that early often say it's so they don't remember the pain. My niece had studs in from 18 months onwards and they never bought her fancy earrings till she was old enough to ask for them herself...about 13 or 14.

I, on the other hand, got my ears pierced when I was 9. It's 50/50 I suppose. If we have a daughter next, we might wait a while only because we see no need for it and believe remembering the pain sort of discourages getting the whole ear studded up later.
This can surely backfire of course...but one can only hope.

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Riku Xander 2012/06/22 14:56:47

No way

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That's just as sick as Toddlers and Tiaras.

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tori 2012/06/22 14:53:49

No way

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Are you kidding? Not only is it dangerous for clumsy kids to be wearing heels, but the point of heels is to make your legs look sexy. What parent wants their young child to look sexy?

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KrSpo 2012/06/22 14:47:17

No way

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no, nope, nada, nien! No reason to all children to wear high heels.

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Isha Dwesar 2012/06/22 14:45:44

No way

why would any parent let their toddler wear heels!!! im fourteen and i have worn heels maybe three times? and that was for special parties. toddlers and small choldren need time to be kids, and the media is trying to make them grow up way too fast.

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Rdtourist 2012/06/22 14:39:27

No way

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The little nubby heels for dress up and maybe going to church, etc. are not too bad but platforms and tall wedgies are really pushing common sense to the side. It is common to see kids in these things all too often though, can't have the kid making a scene about being FORCED to wear their Mary Janes or other sensible shoes or sneakers, that would force parents to be - - - PARENTS.

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RC68 2012/06/22 14:31:26

No way

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NO FLIGHT FOR YOU! -Southwest Airlines.

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fortycal_sig 2012/06/22 14:18:28

No way

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Little girls have plenty of time to grow up. Or should have.

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☆ Queen... to fortyca... 2012/06/22 15:01:56

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yes, this kind of stuff is STEALING their youth

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cat 2012/06/22 14:16:34 (edited)

No way

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Heels can damage an adults feet. As children are still growing this could be a disaster. The way the clothing industry is working today, kids look lke tramps by the time they are 6. These are too old looking for kids and will only make it worse,

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Racefish 2012/06/22 14:08:23

No way

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16 and over, OK. Younger? Still trying to grow and these would be detrimental. It would be as bad as foot binding

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Kat Thirt33n 2012/06/22 14:04:24

No way

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NO!! when your a kid your supposed to run around in a pair of sneakers or something and run around until you get tired!! or was that just me as a kid?

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Beate Zuernt 2012/06/22 13:59:04

No way

high heels are nothing for cycling

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Laura 2012/06/22 13:37:54

No way

High heels are supposed to be sexy and show your legs. Kids look stupid in them. It just looks like they are trying on their mum's clothes.

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Aingean 2012/06/22 12:55:47 (edited)

No way

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I saw a girl in heels the other day, and Im talking HEELS not the cute shoes with barely anything there dress shoes for church or special occasion. I couldn't help but wonder what he parents were thinking. Parents are letting their kids grow up to fast. Letting them dress and behave like they are older then they are. Its a big come hither to the freaks out there. Let kids be kids.

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Luke 2012/06/22 12:28:39

No way

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Heels are no good for anybody....but they rock on a great pair of legs....

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FlyAway 2012/06/22 12:27:03

No way

Let children be children. They have plenty of time to wear them when they're older. High heels are not a good idea for children.

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D D 2012/06/22 11:09:52

No way

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I see lots of young girls wearing them. When I was young I wanted heels. My parents only allowed flats. I would let my daughter (if I had one) wear low heels. The girls grow up fast enough these days, save heels for later. I have stopped wearing heels because they hurt. I do not miss them.

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