Kai's New shoes

Kai's shoes were starting to get tight, so we went back to Stride Rite to get him measured again on Friday. He came in at a 4 extra wide. Now, I have a conspiracy theory about the whole extra wide thing. Wouldn't it be advantageous for the store to tell you that your child has extra wide feet when they are the only store that sells extra wide shoes?? I think that I could probably find some other shoes to fit Kai but I just don't trust myself at all to pick out the right size. I really don't want him in shoes that are too tight or too big. So, we end up paying a little more for my piece of mind I guess. Anyway, these are the shoes that we picked out for him this time.
And then of course he needed some sandals. More because it's easier on me to slip on sandals than having to worry about socks and tying his shoes. He's a little stud muffin now!