Best Girls' Plae Shoes

Updated January 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
Plae Ty
Plae
Ty
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Bottom Line

As close to indestructible as kids shoes get. AND she can put them on by herself. Win-win.

Pros

Generous toe protection for children who play hard. Kids can put these shoes on themselves. Can re-orders tabs with different sizes to accommodate different sized feet. Designed for stability, support and comfort for young walkers. Comes in fuschia/purple, metallic silver and star dust blue. Sneakers have high burst synthetic and mesh upper. Hook-and-loop closure, pull loop at heel. Cushioned footbed. Flexible rubber outsole. Imported.

Cons

Not good for narrow feet. Difficult to keep closed.

Best Bang for the Buck
Plae Mimo
Plae
Mimo
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These quick-dry shoes are ready for adventure, in the water and out. Keep a pair of socks handy, though, in case of blisters.

Pros

Lightweight. Flexible. Extra toe protection. Expanded tread pattern helps keep these water-ready shoes from slipping. Comes in coralin or fuchsia/purple. Lightweight IMEVA and soft buc upper with breathable perforations. Dual hook-and-loop closures. Manmade lining, footbed and, outsole.

Cons

Some kids get blisters when they wear these without socks. Will shrink if you put them in the dryer.

Plae Emme
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Emme
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A dressier-looking alternative to the Ty sneaker style, with most of the same benefits.

Pros

Good for climbing and other activities. Designed for stability, support and comfort for young walkers. Suede and synethic mesh upper. Hook-and-loop closure. Comes in black or silver/pink. Breathable cushioned footbed. Flexible rubber outsole. Machine washable.

Cons

Running and activity can cause hook-and-loop closure to open.

Plae Roan
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Roan
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A good choice when you need basic, streamlined school shoes.

Pros

Basic, streamlined unisex style. Removable straps make width adjustable for wide feet or high insteps. Comes in black or white. Full grain napa leather upper with suede detailing. Dual hook-and-loop closure. Lightly padded collar and tongue. Removeable insoles. Rubber outsole with active traction.

Cons

Not good for narrow feet. No fun colors.

Plae Max
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Little fashionistas who want to stand out will love these shoes, as long as they can get the hook-and-loop straps to stay closed.

Pros

Generous toe guard. Designed for stability, support and comfort. Textile upper with dual hook-and-loop closure. Pull loop at heel. Breathable, removable insoles. Flexible rubber outsole.

Cons

Hook-and-loop closure doesn't fasten as easily as other designs.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

15 Models Considered
5 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
93 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Plae was started a few years ago by the lead designer from Puma, making it an instant cult brand among parents in the know. They brand themselves as durable, washable kids shoes, and in our testing they do tend to hold up over time. We especially love the toe protection for little ones who love to drag their feet (anyone?) and play hard on the playground. Some models come with different-sized tabs to accommodate different foot widths – which is definitely a unique feature for kids’ footwear. Kids with narrower feet may find Plae to be too roomy, so keep that in mind when making a purchase.

The team that worked on this review
  • Kristin
    Kristin
    Writer
  • Melinda
    Melinda
    Web Producer
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Plae

Ty

Plae

Ty

As close to indestructible as kids shoes get. AND she can put them on by herself. Win-win.

$55
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Plae

Mimo

Plae

Mimo

These quick-dry shoes are ready for adventure, in the water and out. Keep a pair of socks handy, though, in case of blisters.

$29
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Plae

Emme

Plae

Emme

A dressier-looking alternative to the Ty sneaker style, with most of the same benefits.
$55
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Plae

Roan

Plae

Roan

A good choice when you need basic, streamlined school shoes.

$59

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