Celebrate Valentine’s Day without the sugar rush. Instead of candy, show your kids some love by surprising them with a pair of holiday-themed shoes. Many of the market’s most popular brands — from Vans to Skechers — are spreading a little cheer with fun and festive styles decorated in floral prints, heart motifs and, of course, plenty of pink and red. Here are some of our favorites to shop now:
1. Dr. Martens Junior 1460 Heart boot
The British brand updates its classic combat boot with a bold heart print.
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2. Vans Valentine Old Skool sneaker
Vans’ iconic Old Skool kicks have been given a fresh bloom with a pretty rose motif.
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3. Freshly Picked Luv moccasins
Let your babies’ feet do the talking with Freshly Picked’s soft-sole moccasins, decorated with a colorful conversation-heart print.
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4. Toms Watercolor Hearts shoes
Toms pays tribute to the holiday with a pretty watercolor print on its classic alpargatas slip-on shoes.
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5. Dolce & Gabbana Love & Heart Patches sneakers
Spread a little love with these Dolce & Gabbana sneakers, accented with bold pops of pink and a touch of sparkle.
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6. Skechers Sidestreet Bloomn sneaker
Skechers glams up this sporty slip-on sneaker with a flourish of fabric flowers.
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7. Mini Melissa Mini Ultragirl Heart shoes
Jelly heart ornaments put a little twinkle in the toes of Mini Melissa’s popular Ultragirl Mary Janes.
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8. Early Days embossed leather baby shoes
A favorite of the British royal family, Early Days celebrates the season with an embossed heart design.
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9. Kamik Kids Scribble rainboot
Brighten up gray, rainy days with this Kamik boot, featuring a colorful, scribble-style heart design.
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10. Native Juniper Print shoe
Native puts a Valentine’s Day spin on its Juniper Mary Jane shoe.
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