I won't trust my child's feet to anyone else. I have been using Elts since I was a kid. It is one of those places that has managed to be retro, and yet modern- so very rare. They have alot of the best names in shoes that, thanks to the label culture, we all know well now. They are still an independant store with about 6 branches within a 20 mile radius. When I'm feeling flush (usually about 3 months after I've paid for the kid's shoes), I like to treat myself with a pair of really stylish, slightly expensive, shoes. I think it's worth it. read more