Shoes

So we realized recently that Grady has not gotten new shoes in almost 2 years....
2 Years!!
He has to of grown at least like 6 inches or more. How is he still wearing them??
(yes - I do feel like a bad mother if you are wondering.)

The last time we bought him shoes was May 2010. I remember because we were about to go to Disney World and both kids needed new tennis shoes. I also remember being shocked that we spent about $50 on those shoes. However, looking back - they were a pretty good investment. After all - they did last a long time. I mean - he has played soccer, basketball and flag football over the years. He has gone to amusement parks and playgrounds. They have survived a lot of abuse. And they look it. They were barely hanging together.
So we went yesterday to buy new shoes. And it was a quick trip. Once Grady spotted the shoes that light up - his mind was made up.
Yes - we made him try on several other pairs.
Yes - we tried to convince him that he needed to focus on comfort and not looks.
However - he insisted. So, since he had put up with the same shoes for 2 years, we gave in. After all - they were pretty cool.
I hope they last half as long as the last pair.