| Candies shoes are designed for the female teen and | | | | Many parents complain that the brand's lighter shoes |
| teen market - they're young, cute and affordable. | | | | (ballet flats, casual sneakers and sandals) simply don't |
| But, are they comfortable? Will they support your | | | | offer the quality and durability they're looking for. |
| child's foot? Will they last until your kid outgrows | | | | However, their everyday wear models, like sneakers, |
| them? For a brief review of Candies shoe products, | | | | tend to offer better durability and long-term quality. |
| keep reading. | | | | If your child has her heart set on a pair of Candies, |
| Price of Candies | | | | but you're concerned about the quality, buy the |
| Most parents can find Candies' shoes from around | | | | shoes from a reputable retailer with a strong return |
| $20 to $60, depending on where you buy them and | | | | policy. For example, Nordstrom's will take back any |
| the style purchased. Their light-duty shoes and | | | | pair of shoes within a reasonable amount of time if it |
| sandals are typically priced lower than their boots and | | | | fails to live up to basic quality standards. |
| everyday-wear sneakers. | | | | Brand Fashion and Style |
| For children's shoes, they're slightly more expensive | | | | Given that Candies are marketed toward and |
| than other discount brands, but the prices are | | | | designed for young women, the shoes are funky and |
| comparable to other similar items. | | | | cool, but also age appropriate. For a young woman, |
| How Comfortable Are They? | | | | they're perfect. You'll see these shoes advertised and |
| Candies come both small and narrow. They're | | | | featured in popular youth magazines like Teen Beat, |
| designed for a young woman's foot, meaning they'll | | | | Teen People, Seventeen, YM and more. |
| fit smaller and tighter than the same shoe designed | | | | These are not shoes for adult women, nor are they |
| for an older woman. If you have a wide foot, you | | | | appropriate for the workplace. Essentially, they're a |
| may need to try another brand. | | | | great shoe for a younger woman. The company |
| Remember, Candies are designed for style, not | | | | offers a range of styles, with new shoes coming out |
| long-term comfort. They're great for bopping around | | | | every season in keeping with ongoing trends in the |
| school or trips to the mall, but they're not suitable for | | | | youth market. |
| gym class or school field trips. These shoes are | | | | Conclusion |
| fashion statements, not work shoes. | | | | If you want a shoe that's edgy, fun and |
| Brand Durability and Quality | | | | age-appropriate, your daughter would likely love a |
| Because Candies are designed for kids, they're made | | | | pair of Candies shoes. On the other hand, if you are |
| to be fairly durable. If your kids are older, you might | | | | looking for a shoe that's going to last the school year |
| find that they won't last until your child outgrows | | | | and properly support your daughter's growing foot, |
| them, but they will do the trick for about 4 to 8 | | | | you may want to look somewhere else. |
| months, depending on how often they're worn. | | | | |