Sandy's Blog
Tax Free WHEW!
As we recover from the craziness that is Tax Free Weekend, I just had to give a shout out to all our fantastic customers.
First though, a confession….I greatly dislike Tax Free Weekends. I know it saves everyone some money, but it really comes with a cost. Sandy’s is the top source for kid’s shoes [...]
Indoor Shoes for Montessori And other Schools
We have found the ideal shoes to satisfy the specific need for indoor shoes at Montessori Schools and other private schools. Foamtreads have been around for a long time and their reputation is fantastic. These shoes are soft, have a sole that can hold up to light outdoor wear, and are machine washable. [...]
Right shoes for your young athlete
With school approaching, the season for athletic shoes is upon us. The kids will soon exchange their Teva, KEENs, and sandals for Asics, Saucony, New Balance and Tsukihoshi.
The good news is WE GOT ‘EM ALL! We are commited to providing the right shoes for your young athlete and there really is nowhere else in Central [...]
Construction Woes….
Before I go any further, let me just say that I knew what we were getting into before we moved to our new location.
That said, the construction in front of our store has taken a turn for the worse in the nuisance factor.
Walmart is ahead of schedule, which is good for our future business. Our [...]
Kid’s Running and Sports
We have long been known as the finest option for professional fitting of children’s shoes…and we thank you all for your support. But with our new location, we have committed to become Austin’s #1 source for children’s athletic shoes. And why not? We already have the trust of grandparents and parents as well as unrivaled expertise…now we [...]
Annual Birthday Party
It’s our Birthday Celebrating 32 Years serving Austin area families!
This saturday, May 8th, we are celebrating our 32nd year serving Austin area families. But did you know, our family has actually been fitting shoes since 1954? That is alot of shoes. I have been asked many times by kids in our store, “How many shoes [...]
Lost Easter Egg Sale a BIG HIT
Just wanted to give an update and a shout out to all our great supporters who came in and took advantage of our First Annual (how does that sound?) Lost Easter Egg Sale.
We started the event on the monday after Easter and everyone who came in that week selected an egg and discovered a prize…in the [...]
Easter..it ain’t what is used to be
Now before anyone accuses me of being sacriligious, I am speaking about Easter shoes and how business has changed.
I grew up in a time of Easter bonnets, and brand new shiny shoes. Easter was the day the churches were filled with pastel dresses, shiny black patent shoes (remember when you could not wear white before [...]
Why did we relocate?
I know this is on some of your minds because you have asked me when you stopped in the new store. So I thought it might help to take a moment to explain my reasoning.
31 years we spent in the old shopping center across the street. We moved around and had 5 different locations within [...]
Keeping it SIMPLE!
We really strive to bring to Austin parents, shoes that are different or that tell a story. One of the coolest stories is very SIMPLE. SIMPLE is a brand of shoes that is leading the push for sustainability. They are ahead of the curve in the footwear industry and being from Austin, we like that [...]
