Little Steps | The Source for Kid's Footwear | 2010 • February

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A S U P P L E M E N T TO E A R N S H AW ’ S & F O OT W E A R P LU S

Small yet stylish...

Just like our boots.

Our smallest, and most vocal customers agree... fashion isn’t just for grown-ups.

That’s why we offer a complete line of footwear from crib through youth sizes in today’s latest styles for girls and boys.

Call or visit our website to learn more about Dingo for children.

Manufactured by Dan Post Boot Company, a division of McRae Industries Inc.

800-447-3533 www.danpostboots.com

Basics fall from grace as youthful color, modern shapes and arresting details warrant attention. Meet Fall ‘10s most wanted.

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TOMS pre-walker, Keep moccasin, Monkey-Toes canvas shoe. MIDDLE: Kors Michael Kors slip-on, Superga shearling-lined sneaker, Umi boot, ChinaDoll Mary Jane, Pliner Jrs loafer. BOTTOM: De Osu slip-on, Roc-A-Bouts Mary Jane.

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OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM: KORS

Michael Kors slip-on, Laura Ashley ballerina flat, Primigi boot, Juicy Couture lace-up moccasin boot, Jessica Simpson by Stride Rite Mary Jane.

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Goldbug crib shoe.

OPPOSITE, CLOCK-WISE FROM TOP: Me Too zipper-detail

flat, Josmo ballerina, Smaller by See Kai Run pre-walker, Bellini

by MeyeWorld ballet flat. ”Paris“ sign by Wendy Addison for Tinsel Trading Company, NYC

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THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Stride

Rite ankle- strap flat, Zipz sneaker, Stuart Weitzman kitten heel, Jumping Jacks Velcro sneaker, Vincent flat, Timberland boot, Tsukihoshi sneaker, Baby Deer by Trimfoot crib shoe, Western Chief rain boot.

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Silly Souls by

Babygags Mary Jane, Little Soles Velcro crib shoe, Chicas by Josmo embellished Mary Jane, Shoo Foo crib shoe, Elephantito Mary Jane. Skidders shoe sock (center).

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Nina Kids boot.

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Sperry

Top-Sider ballet flat, MIA bootie, Trimfoot pre-walker, Simple Mary Jane, One Ruby Lane Mary Jane.

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OPPOSITE, CLOCK-WISE FROM FAR LEFT: Ariat

two-toned boot, Me Too pull-on, Trimfoot pre-walker with stitching, Laredo boot, Zodiac boot with buckle.

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Frye engineer boot, Timberland lace-up, See Kai Run ankle boot, Vincent winter slip-on, Sperry Top-Sider fold-over boot.

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM LOWER LEFT: Zodiac slip-on, Cute Baby

Shoes bootie, Hi-Tec boot, Sorel toggle boot, Birki’s clog, Ugg Australia fold-over boot.

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Bootie by Pediped, ScooterBees, MIA and Primigi. BOTTOM, CLOCKWISE FROM LOWER LEFT: Crib shoes by

Riley Roos, Elk, Livie & Luca, Carter’s by Goldbug, Shimmy Shoes, I-Walk by Bobux and Shoofoo.

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Urban Footwear for First Steps

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A FULL LINE of footwear from infants all the way through growing kids sizes. Dress, casuals, athletics, sandals and boots. Our Roc-A-Bouts® footwear collection offers an exceptional mix of durability, color, fun, style, and comfort at a very affordable price. For more information please call us at 781-276-4500. www.KLASshoes.com

LITTLE STEPS

SPRING ’11 PREVIEW: AUGUST 2010

One low price delivers double the exposure. By advertising in Little Steps, a supplement to Earnshaw’s and Footwear Plus, your brand message will reach 30,000 children’s footwear buyers.

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For advertising rates and material deadlines, please contact: Caroline Diaco, Publisher, Footwear Plus, (917) 453-2039 Rita Polidori-O’Brien, Publisher, Earnshaw’s, (917) 450-7584

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1. Bugalug hair clips.

2. Lilies & Roses bracelets. 3. Puma knee and ankle socks.

4. Tights and socks by Country Kids. 5. Goldbug socks. 6. Bows Arts elastic headbands.

7. Socks by BabyLegs.

8. Blindmice mix-andmatch sock set. 9. Leg warmers by Huggalugs.

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USA office: WL TRADING, LLC. 72 Sharp Street C#10 - Hingham, MA 02043 - Phone 781.337.3340/800.562.2212 – Fax: 781.337.3396 – glarossa@primigiusa.com

IMAC S.p.A. www.primigi.com

PRIMIGI, AN EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE

PRIMIGI-leading the way in customer service from the brand you have come to depend on for crib shoes to tweens. Rapid replenishment on in-stock orders ship with-in 24 hours from PRIMIGI’s new state-of-the-art facility. Fill-ins on basics you rely on for fit and quality. Conveniently shop from your store for PRIMIGI’s top-selling styles from our open stock catalog or cd. Stock new merchandise weekly and watch your margins grow with PRIMIGI.

FOR ALL SHOW SCHEDULES AND APPTS PLEASE CONTACT 800.562.2212