He’s only two.
Too young for an introduction to the harsh realities of this cruel world. And yet on three different occasions, three separate siblings of mine have pointed out that my son’s boots are…ahem….pink. To them I say this:
So what if my son wants to wear rainboots all year long. Who am I to stand in the way of his developing sense of fashion? And no they’re not pink, they’re red. And no they are not hand me downs from Laina’s closet, they were given to him by a friend who also happens to be a boy. And yes I do realize his feet have likely grown this year, but the boots still fit and he still likes to wear them. And no he does not need a pair of Spiderman boots where you can clearly see they’re meant for boys, he likes his red boots. And yes I realize that red and white make pink, BUT THEY’RE NOT PINK…THEY’RE RED AND HE’S VERY MUCH SO THE MANLIEST OF MAN CHILDREN thankyouverymuch.
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Its sad to see such things happening at so young an age…I hope all goes well…the boots are sweet and I dont think they look girly at all
They’re not girly. I keep reminding my brother that it was HE who dressed in girly costumes with us when we were little. Hahaha…he has no room to judge out boots. ;)
Did your brother have the wonder woman under-roos?
Aw! I love the boots. I think they are adorable, and very ungirly. I really love the pic of him wearing them IN the pool! =)
He’s adorable. Screw the haters.
Actually my sisters are screwing the haters. ;) They’re my brother in laws.
As long as he likes them, but I think I would get him black next time. Such a funny picture of him wearing them in the pool! He’s really asking for it there.
I’m thinking of getting him Strawberry Shortcake ones next time…poor kid.
I think I’d kill for Strawberry Shortcake boots!
I want a pair!!! And I hope you have that third picture framed– it’s perfect!
I’ll bring you some in Baltimore. They’ll look great on you while you’re speaking.
And thanks for the picture compliment! I’m always looking at other blogs and wishing I could get my pictures to look like theirs! A frame-able picture on MY blog!?! AWESOME!
I’m with you, there’s nothing wrong with the boots, they’re pretty awesome actually. My boys rock rain boots, not usually when it rains though… funny how that works.
I bought Kainoa sandals in June and he absolutely refused to wear them…boots it is. :)
I am going to go out and buy Owen some red boots as a show of solidarity!
As a former preschool assistant, I’ve seen many boots, Spidey jammies, Princess Belle dresses, etc., If it makes your child feel more empowered by choosing their ensemble for the day, they just might be more open to learning new life skills and curricula that are taught at their level. For his third year of life, my son wore Ninja Turtle t-shirts, khaki shorts and snow boots (We lived in SoCal and only did snow once a year. I was glad to see my money put to use!)
Screw the bullies! Great pics!
Hmmm…when he’s even wearing them in the pool, you know it’s bad!
So, by the third kid will I just be a chillax, half medicated mommy who laughs over little things like that? Because right now? I’m mega bitch mommy screaming at my first born that she’s not wearing sparkly red still-too-big Dorothy Wizard of Oz shoes in 6 inches of snow.
Those boots are adorable!
And you know what Hayden is just like this. He wants to wear all things pink and Barbie.
I think its cute.
The other kid’s just jealous and your son probably won’t remember this anyway (good thing you took pictures!)
There’s nothing wrong with those boots! Who’s bullying him? Whoever it is you can probably snap a picture of them with their finger up their nose (hell all kids do it) and then you have blackmail material. Or, or tell him your gonna tell all the other kids he has cooties! Yeah! That’s a good one!!
Your little man and mine must have kindred spirits. My youngest wore caterpillar rain boots FOREVER. They were red, green, and blue and had antennas…I know you’ve seen them. He also had a Power Ranger Costume that he never took off. There was a little boy who did make fun of him for the boots, turns out he was jealous and the teasing stopped when he got a pair…go figure! But now my son is a sport fanatic and total guy’s guy..well as much as you can be for a 9 1/2 yr old :)
So adorable. I love that he loves his red boots. The picture of him by the boat…..totally awesome. Did you take that?
i think his boots are WAY manly! you tell that bully to shut up or he’ll get a RED rainboot up his butt! i love the fact that he’s wearing them in the pool, btw. What? it’s definitely wet in there, for sure! and the pic with him by the boat – what a great pic.
xoxo
michelle
My middle son was known throughout the neighborhood for his outfits. He could usually be found wearing boots, a bike helmet and mittens. In July.
Contrary to what all the neighbors thought would happen, he did grow up to be a well adjusted, heterosexual male.
All I will say to you …. take pictures. They are wonderful for blackmail when they are in the “cool” teenager phase.
Some day you’ll look back with him and say, “Aw, remember those red boots? Those red boots were so great on you.”
And he’ll say, “Yeah. Those boots WERE great on me. I loved those boots.”
And he might not SAY this, but he’ll know he loves you for letting him be who he is and for telling him that who he is… is GREAT.
aww I think they’re cute. My son wore his cousin’s boots until they fell apart. Travis (his cousin) died when he was 7 and Patrick (my son) wanted to keep his boots forever ♥
Kids can be so mean…I’m sorry he’s being teased.
He is adorable, and don’t let anybody else tell him otherwise! I love it when kids get attached to clothing items. :)
Hey, you can only rock red boots everyday of your life when your this young. When your older, it’s only a Halloween or costume party thing. If he’s happy with it, what’s it hurting? Nothing!
Who would bully him about the boots? I think they are fine. I don’t see anything wrong with a boy wearing them at all.
LOL boots in the pool! Love it! I think they look red.
I love how he is wearing them at the pool!! My son is 5 and seems so obviously to what others think of him.. I just wonder how much longer it will last, it is pretty nice.
Isn’t it funny how they have an obsession with something?!?!? I have a friend whose son went through 3 different pairs of a certain shoe because even though he outgrew his he still wanted to wear them. I love it!
I think they are cute! And they are clearly red.
Eh, I’ve known little boys who did wear pink. One ten year old who liked wearing his mother’s mary janes was probably the coolest kid I’d ever met in my life, precisely because he didn’t give care one what anybody thought about anything he wore. That’s my definition of a manly man child!
He looks so sweet enjoying his boots. I hope they fit for a long, long time!
Those kids are just mean and probably jealous.
You know, the people shown on the People of Walmart site? THEIR moms didn’t let them wear red boots as a kid. Consider yourselves warned.
His RED boots are not girly. They are very handsome and clearly they make him very happy and that is all that matters.
LOL! I think the boots look adorable! Especially in the pool! Who wants to get their feet wet there?!
Tell your BILs to back off! You’ve got more dirt on them I’ll bet!
Great pictures! And they look red to me…
Ah, that cute little guy. I think he looks darling in his little red boots. That would make a very cute scrapbook page.
Why can’t they just leave the poor kid alone? Kids are so darn mean!
On Tuesday, Mags picked out her own clothes. She decided on: Minnesota Vikings T-Shirt, pink legging-pants, rainbow socks, pink running shoes (so she can run really fast!). At 4, I have no desire to have a discussion about her clothes. That can wait for 16!
but he wears them in the most manly little boy way and that last picture is brilliant.
Sadie at heymamas
Oh, to love something THAT much and have no cares in the world when displaying them. Personally, I think they’re fabulous!
It’s Friday ya’ll!!!!!!
I love your little man’s boots. His dedication, it makes me feel better about my son, who also likes to wear his rain boots day in, day out.
My son, Jack, loves to wear his pink mittens. It takes a real man to pull of pink and I think your son totally rocks it!
I thought they were red when I saw them. Plus, Spiderman is red, so are your boy’s boots. He looks cute too! You go, Mama!!! Poor kiddo.
And in the pool!? I love it! He’s adorable and I only wish I had such cool rainboots.
At least they are “boots” and not a “murse”.
I can tell he LOVES those boots and God bless him he
should wear them as long as he wants. Save these photos
for when he’s older. Too funny and too cute!
Boyfriend rocks those boots! And I think they are so obviously red. At least he doesn’t insist on wearing bright yellow ugly-ass SpongeBob Crocs.
Swimming with his rain boots on is total commitment to the look.
I adore that photo.
Just says so much about him.
And about you as a mom.
Awesome.
Those boots are most definitely red, and they’re absolutely adorable (as is your son). The picture of him wearing the boots in the swimming pool shows how much he loves them, which, along with his adorableness, should shush any naysayers! :-)
I remember wearing plastic cowboy boots all the time as a young child. I’m sure they were extremely uncomfortable, but I loved them.
I say so what if your boy wants to wear red, Tinkerbell-esque boots? It is totally his prerogative.
I mean, whenever my boy wants to wear his sister’s red tutu to the grocery store, I welcome the experience with open arms.
Oh, and ask me what we are watching on video currently. If you said, Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure, you would be correct.
Freedom of expression, people. Freedom of expression.
They are adorable (and so is he!) I love originality! The pic in the pool is precious.
How cute. Haha. He will be soo sad the day they no longer fit. I wonder if he were a girl if you would get as much flack for it.
I think your brother in laws are just plain and simple jealous… jealous they dont look as adorable in little red boots… jealous that they dont have any fun boots to go with whatever outfit and that can be worn to so many different places..lol….
Maybe if you get them some boots of their own they will lay off the little man…=)
I think they’re cute!
I LOVE the red boots – boots that are CLEARLY red – I must add. Seeing them show up in all these pictures is just too cute.
He is just too cute for words.
He is so adorable..and i love his boots!!
He is SOO cute. Let him wear his boots! I can tell they’re red. You’re only a child once so you are right to let him be a child.
He is really very cute. Thanks for sharing his pictures
What wonderful photos. Pink?!? They need to have their eyes checked. They look red to me!
Oh goodness! So what if they WERE pink? He likes them! He’s a child! I don’t get why people insist on putting gender stereotypes on kids so young. It’s a pet peeve of mine. Pink actually used to be the “boy” color and blue was for girls. I forget the reasoning on that. It changed around WWII.
And for the record, I think my hubby looks hawt in his pink tie :-p
He is soooooo cute, let him wear his boots…..Cause he love them….
Diane
Oh man, he’s so stinkin’ cute, I wanna bite him! And yeah, his boots are… reddish. But in the pool? LOL
Justine :o )
Those aren’t pink! They are red! Pink is what my husband wore in his junior high football pictures and he has not lived it down to this day and he is 38 years old!
Your son is adorable and I love his boots. They are very manly! Screw everybody else.
He is so precious! Hetotally rocks those red boots!
He’s sooo cute. The boots look more watermelon colored than pink to me. You do know he’ll fight you on that when he’s a teenager, right? heehee. I like your blog!
Ya, his boots are ridiculously cute.
Don’t worry Mama Kat your siblings are just jealous.
Great photos. You have a real nice camera. You son is a cutie pie!
your son is adorable! just came across your blog + am lovin’ it. have a fabulous weekend. xo
Awww…poor guy! Leave him and his RED boots alone!
What a great post. I say there are those battles that you just don’t touch, ever. Shoes are one of them. If they will wear shoes at the age of two, who cares what they look like. Besides that I think they are rather dashing! It would certainly help him stand out in a crowd.
If it makes you feel any better at least they match each other, not something that my five year old’s footwear does very often.
I think your siblings are just jealous of their lack of cool red boots. So cute that he’s wearing them even into the pool!
That’s hilarious that he’s wearing the at the pool! So cute too!!
He’s adorable! And they look red to me :)
When my son was 3 we went shoe shopping and I told him he could pick out any shoes he wanted. Turns out he wanted Hello Kitty Mary Janes. So I let him have them….and he loved them and wore them until they fell apart and that was the end of them. He picked out Bob the Builder shoes after that. People make too big of a deal out of silly things that don’t matter in the long run. Let them wear silly shoes!
Aw, I think your son looks adorable sporting those red boots!
He’s adorable, as are his pics.
I’ve been fighting this fight for a long time. My 8-year-old son likes Barbies, goes to dance class and would rather design me dresses with his Project Runway kit then play soccer or baseball or .
He also LOVES girls, and has MAD FLIRTING SKILLS he could teach grown men.
But his manly uncles who “tolerate” my encouragement of him to like and do what he wants, would never let their own sons do the same. To which I maturely respond…”Bite me.”
Holy cow, Mama Kat, those pictures are priceless. PRICELESS! Can you say J-E-A-L-O-U-S???? Your siblings, I mean, not me. I am totally not jealous, and do not ask myself every spring why I never bought those for my kids so I could have cute pictures like that. No, I do not.
Teach him some kung-fu….then have him kick them with his pink boots!
Eh. Those boots are clearly red. Those who think they’re pink, and criticize him, they’re just green (with envy). Cause he’s so cute.
My son always says, “Tough guys wear pink,” but he’s a teenager and can hold his own against critics. If you need help I’ll let you sic him on those bullies, lol!
1) Superman wears red boots.
2) Even if they were pink… so what? “Judo” Gene Labell is the godfather of grappling in America and in his day, was universally considered the toughest man alive. No one ever laughed when he put on his trademark pink gi.