POSTED BY
Nicole
on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 8:30 PM
TAGGED Clothing/Shoes, Family Review Network, Giveaway
TAGGED Clothing/Shoes, Family Review Network, Giveaway
I vividly remember giving my parents grief when I was in junior high about absolutely needing a Forenza sweater or maybe even an Argyle. That's what all the cool girls had and even most of the not-as-cool girls. At my old school, fashion wasn't as big of a deal. At this school...very.
When I hit high school, I kind of cared but not as much. When they bought me a denim jacket for my birthday, I embraced it. Wasn't in fashion, but I loved it and that's what mattered. (I still have it all these years later, too.)
Once my own kids came along, I bought new clothes on sale or gladly shopped at garage sales. Geez, they grow so fast, why not? And when fashion fads come along, I'm just not swayed.
When I hit high school, I kind of cared but not as much. When they bought me a denim jacket for my birthday, I embraced it. Wasn't in fashion, but I loved it and that's what mattered. (I still have it all these years later, too.)
Once my own kids came along, I bought new clothes on sale or gladly shopped at garage sales. Geez, they grow so fast, why not? And when fashion fads come along, I'm just not swayed.
Somehow fate kind of slaps you in the face and says "Wake up." Through a Family Review Network opportunity, I was able to test out the new Polliwalks shoes. Let me rephrase... I was able to outfit my girls in some totally cool (way beyond cute) shoes. My budding photographer, Miss M, insisted on taking a photo of her new Camo Gators for me! Miss K is the proud new owner of some very flashy, literally, Pink Firefly Polliwalks. As the name implies, the Firefly has a 'tail' that lights up.
So what sold me on Polliwalks? Well, once I had them in hand, I saw that they weren't just flimsy flip flop shoes. They were sturdy with built-in arch support and deep heel cups. They are designed to be fun, but are fitted so kids can actually run and play in them. And how they made my girls' faces light up... it was heart-warming. They were so excited about them and about showing them to their friends. What I was surprised by is that kids they don't even know well have walked up and said "I like your flip flops." or "Those are neat shoes." I am glad that these shoes crossed our path because they are adorable. While I can't compare them to other brands because we don't own any of the other brands, I can honestly say that I've never seen any type of molded shoe that is shaped like an animal. Polliwalks current line includes a Puppy, Kitty, Gator, Duck, Frog and Ladybug. Their new Spring styles include the Firefly that we received, along with "Fish Lips". "Fish Lips" is a fish-shaped sandal with squishy lips that change color when exposed to UV rays!
To be fair, the only problem I had with these is finding the right size. Since I've never purchased anything like this before, I ordered the same sizes of regular shoes that they wear. Unfortunately, they ran a little bigger than I expected. Bright side is that they should fit perfect when the warm weather hits.
Whether you're a stingy, go-against-the grain mom like me or a fashion junkie, Polliwalks are worth checking out. Their current line is available at Amazon
, other online stores or at select retailers. The new spring styles (Firefly and Fish) are exclusively available for early holiday release at select Dillard's stores and on Zappos.com. You'll be able to get your hands on them additional locations in January and February. But if you're anxious to try these out, here's your chance!
The PrizeOne pair of Polliwalks (approx value $35). Winner will choose from puppy, kitty, gator, duck, frog or ladybug.
Rules:Participants -
...must provide an email in the first comment, email me directly with an email address or have email accessible from their profile. Winner has 72 hours from posting/notification to respond. If winner cannot be contacted, I will move on to the second random selection.
Sometime on December 14th, a winner will be chosen at random (using random.org) from all comments left. Winner will be posted PRIZEYWinners.
How to enter:For the first entry -
(1) Check out Polliwalks.
(2) Come back here and comment on which one of their styles your child would love.
For additional entries -
(a) Earn an additional entry by adding my button to your sidebar. Come back here and leave a comment stating that you did so.
(b) Link to the Polliwalks website. Come back here and leave an additional comment stating that you did so.
(c) Earn three additional entries if you publish a post regarding this contest and link back to it. Come back here and leave a comment providing the link to your post.
(d) Leave an extra comment if you subscribe to my feed.
(e) Follow me using the Blogger feature at the top of the next column. Of course, don't forget to leave a comment.
Special thanks to Polliwalks for opening my eyes to the fact that some fads are that for a reason... and for providing the prize for this giveaway. Also, thanks to Family Review Network for allowing me the opportunity to review these "Fun for Feet" shoes.
i like the gator ones! Thanks for the chance! :)
i follow you!
your button is up on my blog!
Pretty sure the gators in purple would be a big hit with my 7-year-old.
I subscribe to your feed too!
i liek the gators for my little toddler
charm32 @ YMAIL . com
i have your button in my sidebar
i have linked polliwalks website in this post: http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?p=616
1- i have blogged this giveaway!
http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?p=616
2- i have blogged this giveaway!
http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?p=616
3- i have blogged this giveaway!
http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?p=616
im a subscriber thru google reader
I'd love the Gator ones for my little boy! Thanks for the chance!
treflea4 at gmail dot com
I suscribe. Thanks!
treflea4 at gmail dot com
Pink Ladybug :)
Got button on blog.
subsribed
Blogged this contest and added link to Polliwalks. -
Follower of your blog too. :) TY
Merry Christmas to all.
We'd love the Army Gators over here!
I like the cherry ladybugs!
I added your button to my blog!
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My fav is the Ladybug clog in Bubblegum pink (size 9, please:) These shoes/clogs are just perfect for toddlers. They have a neat "Firefly" shoe that has a little light in the back, but they are in limited quantity, but they're really neat:)
maggie@mannwieler.com
I'm a subscriber to your feed by email :)
maggie@mannwieler.com
I lke the lime frog, too cute! :)
stormraven at gmail dot com
I would love to get a pair of puppys in Navy so my son leaves his sister's pink puppys alone. lol It drives his daddy bonkers to see his son wearing pink shoes.
I really love the Fuchsia Kitty shoes
for my granddaughter. Thank you so much!
I'm a subscriber.
I love the Puppy in navy...adorable!
andraya3 at yahoo dot com
I subscribe to your feed!
and I put your button up!
I love the grey puppy, so adorable!
I have your button up.
And I'm a follower of your blog, thanks!
My daughter would love the kitty polliwalks!
The frogs are a favorite here!
urchiken at gmail dot com
My niece would love the kitty shoes. Thanks! They are so cute!
OMG, the puppy dog shoes are ADORABLE!!!
Love them! Thanks for the giveaway!
Hi there - I've posted your button on my reviews blog:
http://dawniemom.com/reviews/
I've also posted a blog entry about it at http://dawniemom.com/reviews/2008/12/05/polliwalks/
and in the blog post, I linked to polliwalks! :)
http://dawniemom.com/reviews/2008/12/05/polliwalks/
I've also subscribed!
and I've followed you :)
My son would look so cute in the Frog shoes!
frog123 (at) cyipcom (dot) net
They are all so cute, but I love the frog and puppy!
I am following you!
My son would definitely look cute in the Army Gators!!
missblondie919 (at)gmail (dot)com
i have your button on my sidebar!
missblondie919(at)gmail(dot)com
My son would love the grey puppy shoes.
samsakara@twcny.rr.com
Would love the pink kitty ones!
I love raspberry pearl gators.
livlifelov at yahoo dot com
Count me in!
1- I like the Kitty ones. Very cute.
Count me in!
2- I've got your button on my blog.
Count me in!
3- Linking to the Polliwalks site on my blog.
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4- Blogged about this contest.
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5- Blogged about this contest.
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6- Blogged about this contest.
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I like the puppy in gray. Very cute!
I also subscribed to your feed in my Google reader!
I'm also following you in Blogger!
My nephew would love the camo gators! Thanks! srdeans at gamil dot com
I subscribed! Thanks! srdeans at gmail dot com
I follow you!
I like the lime frog.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
The Gators in Army are awesome!
katiekarr at gmail dot com
How cute! I like the gator ones
My daughter would love the pink camo gators!
kelli at pfrog dot net
My daughter would love the cherry ladybug polliwalks!
weberheather@me.com
These are too cute! My son would love the puppy in grey or blue! Thanks!
ericbrooks75(at)yahoo(dot)com
My son would like the gator ones. Thanks
I love the gator in navy... or the puppy... or the frog... they're all just so darn cute! :)
gitrecca (at) gmail (dot) com
I like that they are so easy to clean and you don't have to worry about shoe laces. I like the cherry lady bug one.
I like the ladybugs
I have your button on my blog.
wow, my daughter would love the kitty shoes. We can't get a rel cat right now, so she's obsessed with anything "kitty-like" she can bring into the house
I love the ladybug and the puppy ones. They are so cute and something to think about just buying.
My son would love the gator ones!
smiley_2516@yahoo.com
I think my 4 year old son would love the Puppy ones!
sabrina_lawrence@yahoo.com
The Kitty Ones!
I like the dogs or the frogs best of all! Super cute!
Thanks for the giveaway...
mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca
The frog shoes are my favorite! So cute. My kids would love them.
LOVE the ladybug ones!! We had a ladybug birthday party this year...I think these would be a huge hit!!!
tbmroberts at yahoo dot com
I like the ladybug in bubblegum, these are so cute!
mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com
I have your button on my blog: Here
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I am a subscriber!
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legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com
I blogged about this giveaway: Here
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I am a follower!
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I linked to Polliwalks: Here
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elissa at huebert dot org
My son would LOVE the gator shoes!
I follow your blog!
I like the ladybug polliwalks in the color cherry
Your site Button is on my sidebar
here
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net
I'm subscribed to the feed
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net
I'm a follower
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net
Entry 1 blogged this giveaway
http://nanja-nansplace.blogspot.com/2008/12/sahm-review-and-giveaway-polliwalks.html
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Entry 2 blogged this giveaway
http://nanja-nansplace.blogspot.com/2008/12/sahm-review-and-giveaway-polliwalks.html
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Entry 3 blogged this giveaway
http://nanja-nansplace.blogspot.com/2008/12/sahm-review-and-giveaway-polliwalks.html
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I love either the gator or frog. My son would love these.......they are sooooo cute!
I love the navy Puppy! I think my boy would, too!
I would like the gator ones in army for my son.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I am a subscriber.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I am a follower.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I put your button on my blog.
donna444444@yahoo.com
we love the pink camo gators ones soo cute
collyn23@hotmail.com
toni jensen
we are a follower
collyn23@hotmail.com
toni jensen
I like the navy blue puppy the best.
I am a follower.
I have added your button to my blog.
mylifesahoot.blogspot.com
I love the lilac puppy
I am a subscriber
I follow your blog
We love the pink ladybug polliwalks!
We blogged :)
http://www.lovingheartmommy.com/2008/12/holiday-giveaways-for-thursday.html
We have your button!
We subscribe!
We follow!
My oldest LOVES alligators, so he'd love the army gators!
garyandalesha@cox.net
I have your button!
I follow you
garyandalesha@cox.net
We like the lime frogs - classic and super fun! Thanks for a great giveaway.
laurachilton {at} hotmail.com
I'm following you: Laura
laurachilton {at} hotmail.com
I think the frog shoes are too cute! rebolsen at gmail dot com
Love the puppy ones in navy they are so cute!
The Kitty! In bubblegum.
bubblegum kitty! miss E or miss N would love these (miss E 11 and Miss N 12)
I am a subscriber!
you lead, I follow!
blogged! http://bloggysweeps.blogspot.com/2008/12/sahm-reviews-poliwalks.html
my post that I blogged links to the polliwalks site. Also email is in my profile
My grand daughter would love the furry Lilac Kitty style.
Thank you,
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I subscribed to feed in google reader.
seeclouise@gmail.com
Started following your blog.
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