current obsession: dr. seuss sketchers sneakers

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!

There are so many iconic Dr. Seuss quotes. Some make you laugh, others make you think, and some put things into perspective. Like many others, Dr. Seuss books and characters have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have memories of my mom reading different books to my siblings and I before bed. Of my brother's obsession with "Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now!" and our jokes about being Thing 1 and Thing 2. (My brother and I are twins.) Of watching "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" on VHS over and over again. There is definitely a place in my heart for the characters and the world that Dr. Seuss created. So, imagine my surprise when my mom gifted me a brand new pair of sneakers. Not just ordinary sneakers, but Dr. Seuss inspired sneakers. These Sketchers sneakers have absolutely been elevating my outfits lately. I have been trying to have a little more fun with fashion lately. Forget structured skirts and ruffled blouses. Right now, my style is all about fun and whimsy. And these shoes are the perfect way to embrace that playfulness. 

As you can see, these sneakers are downright adorable. They are white (for the time being...until I manage to step in the wrong puddle or something) and have lots of cute details. The inside of the shoe has a Thing 1 and Thing 2 print as well as red and white stripes. Then there are drawings of Thing 1 and Thing 2 on the side of each shoe. The laces are simple but have a splash of red to tie in the character inspiration. These Sketchers also came with a removable decal that featured a Cat in the Hat image. I think the decal will likely be used as a keychain or bag charm or something like that. It is very cute to look at but it is not super practical to keep the decal on the shoes when you actually want to wear them.

Sure, they look cute....but how do they actually wear? So far so good. These shoes have no-tie shoelaces, which is a little bit different than what I am used to. Though I like the fact that my laces will never be untied, it makes the shoes a little more difficult to slip on. That being said, the shoes themselves are comfortable to wear for decent periods of time. There is enough cushion and the soles are thick and offer lots of protection. All in all, these are a really impressive pair of shoes that blend together style and practicality. They have been a really fun addition to walks around the neighborhood.

What do you think of these shoes? Are you a fan of Dr. Seuss characters?