I’m not a shoe person. Honestly, I’d be barefoot all the time if I could. As it turns out, I’d lose my toes to frost bite if I did that and so shoes are a must. Even then, I only wear boots for as long as there is threat of snow or ice, before breaking out my flip-flops or other open toed shoes.
With the amount of rain we’ve been having, however, I’ve been a bit put off by the squelchy mud between my toes every time we go to the park… so the time has come after 8 years of living in this ever-wet country (don’t mention the drought to me, please! I used to live in a desert!!) to take the plunge and own Wellies. Which I did. But I also got a pair of open toed sandal wedges while I was at it.
Zalando is an online shoe shop with over 1000 brands and over 80000 products. They offer free shipping and free returns and even have a free helpline if you need to chat to them.
Despite being a shoe shop, they also sell clothing, bags and accessories.
I spent absolutely ages browsing the shoes at Zalando, because I had pretty much worn through my shoes last summer, and was in need of a new pair of open toes. I wanted something that was both comfortable, and would last but also wanted something that I could wear with a dress, jeans or in tracksuit pants – and I found exactly what I was looking for in a pair of Sketchers Shape-Ups, which I’ve worn every day since receiving them.
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They are great quality and I love them. I’ve been wearing them for weeks on end and they are really comfortable, even with the added weight of babywearing. Their padded soles make for super comfy walking. We were stuck in a massive mud bath last week, and while they were caked brown by the time we got home, they cleaned off easily enough and were ready to be worn again soon.
Of course, if I’d known we’d be plowing through mud baths, I’d have worn my new Wellies, which I got in blue, just to break the trend of black shoes in my cupboard. Yeah, I’m not very adventurous with shoes! I go for ‘most likely to match everything’ rather than ‘will suit that outfit’. The Wellies are brilliant too – they’re very hard and will take a while to break in, but they do the job well. They have wide calves so I can actually get them over my calves – often a problem with knee-high boots – and they have a ‘lace-up detail’, which doesn’t actually lace up, but looks nice. Considering the places I end up with my girls, these should really now live in the car during all this rain!
Zalando fulfilled my order quickly and the two boxes of shoes arrived in a larger box, all together. There wasn’t masses of excess packaging, and there’s absolutely nothing I can complain about or list as a negative.
Competition
So, it’s your turn to try out Zalando. One reader of Diary of a First Child has a chance to win a £100 voucher from Zalando. To stand a chance to win, head over to Zalando, have a browse around, then come back here and tell me at least one thing that you would spend your winnings on.
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I would put it towards these
anita WOOD-GRETHA – Platform Boots – brown
I love a bargain.
Great comp thanks v much, good luck all x
PS if I have to chose shoes I would get Merrell AVIAN LIGHT SPORT GORE-TEX – Hiking Shoes – grey which would help tone me aftr all this weight loss thank you xx
I have lost 6 stones (yes 84lb) and am desperately in need of new clothes so this – Lifetime Collective CHARLIE – Parka – red has my name on it ( well my name Christine really not Charlie LOL) fingers crossed I win x
I’d get these ballet pumps (http://www.zalando.co.uk/pretty-ballerinas-ballet-pumps-silver-pr111a02y-104.html)
If I won, I’d treat my missus to a pair of these:
http://www.zalando.co.uk/pier-one-wedge-sandals-red-pi911b01m-302.html
http://www.zalando.co.uk/seven-seconds-heels-purple-se911a02s-403.html Love these purple high heels
I love Gabor shoes, and I liked the Pier sandals, and the Eucalyptus blue spotted dress and I could go on…..
http://www.zalando.co.uk/pier-one-wedge-sandals-red-pi911b01m-302.html
these red sandals do the trick for me.
Ballet pumps
http://www.zalando.co.uk/tamaris-high-heels-black-ta111a047-909.html
LOVE THESE!!!
I would treat myself to Miss L Fire
FLAMENCO – Heeled Lace Ups im in love with them 😀
So much to choose from but I’d indulgence myself with this
http://www.zalando.co.uk/clarins-super-restorative-decollete-and-neck-concentrate-daily-care-cl4-czw-0067-99.html
I’d buy this – http://www.zalando.co.uk/star-mela-kalaya-shoulder-bag-beige-sm351a004-003.html
Beautiful shoulder bag, just right for the summer!
This converse for my little girl http://www.zalando.co.uk/converse-chuck-taylor-as-step-trainers-pink-co413a008-402.html
The first thing I’d buy would be the CHAMELEONS TRANSLUCENT Crocs for my 8 year old daughter – they’re gorgeous and just the thing for the long hot summer we are going to have (wishful thinking!!!:)) x
OMG – these are THE most amazing shoes Miss L Fire CHICA CHICA BOOM – Wedge Sandals – gold – LOVE <3 @pipersky1
I would buy these for mu husband as his have seen better days and a toe poking out of the front is not a good look. http://www.zalando.co.uk/adidas-originals-zx-500-trainers-blue-ad112a05x-501.html
Would love the Full Circle KASUMI – Maxi Dress – yellow for my wife.
I would buy the Michael Kors KNOX Sunglasses – ready for when the sun finally comes out!
i’d love this dress for my hols
http://www.zalando.co.uk/uttam-london-baxie-maxi-dress-multicoloured-ut121c006-701.html
I would love to win the Bolongaro Trevor Manzanera t-shirt
http://www.zalando.co.uk/bolongaro-trevor-manzanera-t-shirt-blue-bt122d002-055.html
Oooh! A Ted Baker Maxi dress, Gorgeous!
I want the sweatshirts!!
I love the bags or the shoes.. 🙂
I love this Morgan dress, it would be perfect for day or night with the right accessories
http://www.zalando.co.uk/morgan-lina-dress-beige-m5921c028-704.html
Defiantely go for Clarks shoes – always treat my little one before myself!!!
I’d buy the Pepe Jeans Aurelie cardigan. I do like to be cosy!
I’d have to get some of these 🙂 http://www.zalando.co.uk/tamaris-high-heels-black-ta111a047-909.html
would definately get some of these colour pop jeans for myself
http://www.zalando.co.uk/vero-moda-wonder-color-jeans-pink-ve121a03b-402.html
they are really summery and really fashionable at the moment too
ted baker maxi
ALL STAR HI – High-top Trainers – white
I already liked on fb but mentioned you on their page x
I would love these so much!!!! http://www.zalando.co.uk/iron-fist-ruff-rider-high-heels-grey-ir111a011-801.html and I would get this for my little one as he is mickey mad! http://www.zalando.co.uk/adidas-performance-mickey-set-tracksuit-multicoloured-ad543b0eq-917.html
I’d buy this dress, I love how bright the skirt part is: http://www.zalando.co.uk/fairground-cady-cocktail-dress-black-f3021c002-802.html
I’d love to use the vouchers to buy these sandals (hopefully they would come with free sun?) ….. http://www.zalando.co.uk/pier-one-mariella-flip-flops-black-pi911b01n-802.html
Vero Moda WONDER COLOR – Jeans – pink These are so cute and I would love them for the summer. lIke on FB too xx
Posted on their FB wall!
I would buy this http://www.zalando.co.uk/inwear-saois-tunic-white-in321e00c-003.html think its perfect for the summer I have wrote on fb too x
I would love a Ted Baker EEVE – Maxi Dress – multicoloured.
Tommy Hilfiger MÉLANIE – High Heels – blue
I love the Fornarina PETRA – T-Shirt – grey.
so much to choose from…but I’d start with this lovely summer dress: Zalando Essentials Dress – red
I would have to buy the Primigi Dress – white its adorable my daughter would loo so beautiful in this,
http://www.zalando.co.uk/primigi-dress-white-pr323c00f-002.html
if I won I would buy the Ana Alcazar Maxi Dress – red AN121C00N-305.. the colour is simply georgous and the style would suit me in my ‘fat’ or ‘thin’ days… lol
This will definitely be the first thing I buy…
http://www.zalando.co.uk/reverse-frill-aztec-dress-black-r3021c00b-909.html
I’ve liked Zalando on FB and said I was sent by you!
Already a fan of Zalandos facebook page, left a comment to say had come over from here xx
I am at home recovering from an op on my foot. It has changed the shape of my foot and I have been told that I need to replace ALL of my shoes!!! So first stop for me would be the shoe section, actually probably trainers first as my foot needs something really comfortable to start with, and then hopefully for the first time in years can hopefully choose something because I love it rather than it doesn’t hurt!
I would buy this ciso dress its gorgeous and perfect for my holiday
http://www.zalando.co.uk/ciso-dress-blue-ci421c00e-503.html
and maybe these shoes to go with it;
http://www.zalando.co.uk/anna-field-ballet-pumps-blue-an611a00t-502.html
One of the items I would buy is http://www.zalando.co.uk/b-young-lamis-dress-black-by221e010-802.html I think its fabulous
I already liked Zalandos facebook page and I have left a comment to say you sent me.
I really love this http://www.zalando.co.uk/morgan-maxi-dress-blue-m5921c027-907.html
These jeans look FAB
http://www.zalando.co.uk/mustang-jeans-blue-mu321a005-953.html
So much choice, decisions decisions! i love this dress though, so it would be my number 1: CARVELLA PEPLUM – Shirt Dress x
I would buy the roxy beach bright top 😀
I need a new jacket, so this one would be great – Esprit Suit Jacket – grey
I would buy the people tree black summer dress – http://www.zalando.co.uk/people-tree-paige-dress-black-pt121c00h-909.html?size=14
Aggabarti BIBI – Dress – beige Lovely for the summer
i love the milky way pumps
These are what I would go for 1st… trust me to pick something in the sale!
http://www.zalando.co.uk/zign-wedges-black-zi111z00h-802.html
have posted you sent me on FB wall
I would buy some Salomon
S-WIND PREMIUM – Trainers – black for hubby
I would put it towards a Jack Wolfskin jacket
The Ted Baker Sassey Purse would be straight in my online bag!
http://www.zalando.co.uk/catimini-dress-blue-c2723c00b-502.html
I would buy the Milky Way pumps
Have liked and commented on Facebook
I’d get some ballerina pumps – these ones are stunning (http://www.zalando.co.uk/pretty-ballerinas-ballet-pumps-silver-pr111a02y-104.html)
I would buy the petula travel bag in black
I’d buy these! http://www.zalando.co.uk/seven-seconds-heeled-boots-black-se911x015-802.html
Liked Zalando on FB and left message.x
I would buy these http://www.zalando.co.uk/friis-company-camelie-high-heels-black-f1211c019-802.html
Lovely summery mac for me: http://www.zalando.co.uk/vila-silje-trench-coat-green-v1021h00p-602.html and http://www.zalando.co.uk/s-oliver-ballet-pumps-pink-so213a011-402.html – cute pumps!
I’d buy the Mai Piu Senza Ankle Boots, they are lovely & i’ve wanted a pair like these for ages.
I love this Sweatshirt – http://www.zalando.co.uk/reebok-easytone-hoodie-hoodie-purple-re541b088-404.html
Loads of fave bits on here but I would love to spoil myself with a new dress and some shoes.
Onitsuka Tiger
MEXICO 66 – Trainers – white
I would first buy the milky way ballet pumps 🙂
I love the seven seconds ballet pumps, I live in those type of shoes during the summer.
I would buy this bomber jacket
http://www.zalando.co.uk/scotch-soda-basic-bomber-jacket-jacket-blue-sc322g012-503.html
I love the baby clothes this is especially cute:
http://www.zalando.co.uk/name-it-gemma-body-red-na823k019-302.html
and this:
http://www.zalando.co.uk/primigi-abittino-popeline-dress-white-pr323c007-002.html
The one main thing I would buy would have to be the:
NIKE DOUBLE TEAM LITE HI – High-top Trainers -silver. My daughter who is now 14 is driving me mad for a pair, even though she has other Nike Trainers. “But There in”. she keeps telling me and ALL her friends have them. So, I would make her day and get some rest at the same time…
Popped over on FB and stated you sent me
I simply love these shoes http://www.zalando.co.uk/jonak-high-heels-beige-j2111a01c-917.html
I would definitely get 2 pairs of Clarks school shoes for my son and daughter, they would be a useful purchase
The Lazamani python bots in brown! Gorgeous
I’ve been looking for some nice white skinny jeans for ages so i would get these http://www.zalando.co.uk/filippa-k-jeans-white-f1421a00b-002.html 🙂
Gorgeous shoes! I’d buy the Anna Field grey wedge sandals. I’m all for comfort these days.
probs something like http://www.zalando.co.uk/skechers-valoars-loafers-blue-sk112a00z-502.html but so much maybe will change my mind
I would choose Scotch & Soda BASIC BOMBER JACKET
http://www.zalando.co.uk/scotch-soda-basic-bomber-jacket-jacket-blue-sc322g012-503.html
Have to win it first though :=))
I would choose http://www.zalando.co.uk/skechers-pro-resistance-running-shoes-grey-sk141a002-102.html
I would choose a pair of pink Hunter wellies http://www.zalando.co.uk/hunter-wellies-pink-hu111c008-402.html
Perfect for the weather we are having
The thought of new shoes fills me with dread as I’m a wide fitting but these look like they’d be quite comfy http://www.zalando.co.uk/dockers-by-gerli-ballet-pumps-blue-do111a015-502.html and there are a couple of other pairs of ballet style shoes that don’t look too scary!
liked on fb and commented
i would choose these: http://www.zalando.co.uk/dune-mindy-flip-flops-brown-du511b004-708.html
Lots of fantastic goodies – I’d love a pair of these gorgeous sandals, just in time for summer! http://www.zalando.co.uk/lodi-timy-high-heels-white-lo811a00g-002.html
I love the vibrant seven seconds ballet pumps. They look practical to wear as well as being fun and colourful. Its been a wet, cold and dull May here and some warm colour would be great. I teach children with sensory difficulties and they respond well to bright colourful things, so I try and pick some bold choices for work.
And I left a comment on Zalando’s wall x
I need a hobo bag for all my mummy things! This one is lovely: http://www.zalando.co.uk/esprit-diana-hobo-shoulder-bag-brown-es151a04s-708.html
I am already a fan of Zalando on Facebook and have posted on their wall! Tracy K Nixon
Thank you for the giveaway! If I won, I would put my voucher towards this lovely Ted Baker dress: http://www.zalando.co.uk/ted-baker-ilva-dress-multicoloured-te421c00r-917.html
I would buy this skirt:
http://www.zalando.co.uk/only-tulla-maxi-skirt-black-on321b02e-802.html
and this top:
http://www.zalando.co.uk/vila-ravioli-bird-t-shirt-white-v1021d044-002.html
Doc Martins! : http://www.zalando.co.uk/dr-martens-castle-8-eye-lace-up-ankle-boots-grey-do211c01p-102.html
Wow such lovely things on your site if I got lucky enough to win I would love the YPPIG Harrow long sleeve top multicoloured please. x
http://www.zalando.co.uk/kaffe-emma-scarf-pink-ka351h00m-302.html
I love this colour scarf..I have a coat it would look fab with
This jacket I think:
http://www.zalando.co.uk/levi-s-jacket-olive-le222g003-604.html
I love these shoes(link below) They are so beautiful and I would wear them all the time to show them off.
http://www.zalando.co.uk/gabor-heels-blue-ga111a057-902.html
I’d buy a pair of floral Dr Martens! Perfect for the summer to wear with jeans or dresses: http://www.zalando.co.uk/dr-martens-castle-8-eye-lace-up-ankle-boots-grey-do211c01p-102.html
I’ve also written on Zalando’s FB to tell them you sent me! 🙂
I’ve posted on Zalando’s Facebook! x
I’m more into bags than shoes and love this!
http://www.zalando.co.uk/desigual-new-tokyo-handbag-multicoloured-de151a01s-917.html
I would buy these: http://www.zalando.co.uk/seven-seconds-ballet-pumps-white-se911a014-002.html don’t know about the remaining balance because there is so much choice!
Following on facebook as Kayleigh Dawn and twitter as @xxfluffywhitexx
These would be the first thing i would buy definately http://www.zalando.co.uk/iron-fist-sugar-hiccup-platform-platform-heels-blue-ir111a010-502.html love them, i am already a zalando facebook fan
I would buy a pair of Clarks black school shoes for my eldest son who will be going to school in September, I think the Stompo Velcro shoes look great! I would also buy a pair of shoes for my 14 month old who is finding his feet and started walking everywhere I would buy the Stride Rite Roman first walkers in blue!
Thankyou for the fab competition!
Have liked Zalando on facebook and posted that you sent me 🙂
I’d buy some new hiking shoes, and htese look just the job:
Merrell AVIAN LIGHT SPORT GORE-TEX – Hiking Shoes – grey