Carter offers this tip for prolonging the useful life of Robeez, the super-cute leather slip-on shoes. Brilliant in its simplicity:
When the soles of the kid's Robeez start getting too slick, just give them a once over with some medium-grit sandpaper. It roughs them up enough to restore traction.
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For the bargain hunter -- most Target Stores now carry Robeez knock-offs at half the price.
Posted by: Sara in Austin | 20 February 2006 at 01:35 PM
That's what the Robeez company recommends as well - it's written in their new catalog. They also pass along a laundering tip - re-shape the toe of the slippers with a soup spoon while they're still damp.
Posted by: laura | 21 February 2006 at 08:17 AM
a grater works too, as does a few scores or scrapes with a paring knife.
Posted by: kittenpie | 22 February 2006 at 12:26 PM
Remember that you can go to consignment shops/sale and get them at a reasonable price as well as help some family out with a little pocket change.
Reduce/Reuse/Recyle
Posted by: Mika | 24 September 2008 at 02:53 PM