10.16.2012

{swank} review & giveaway: Palladium Boots



Shoe shopping for a boy means shopping for a high-quality shoe that will last wears and tears, mud and puddles, and kicks and scuffs until the little man grows out of them.  I find that to be such a tough feat unless you want to pay an arm and a leg for such a thing.  Enter Palladium Boots.  Palladium has been experts in the shoe making business since 1947 but was actually founded in 1920 to make tires for the fledgling aviation industry.  Once the demand for tires wore down after World War II, Palladium decided to cross-over to the shoe industry and make quality soles that were as durable as their tires.  65 years later and they're still at the top of their game!

Palladium's kids line is an array of stylish kicks for boys and girls from infant age to the teenage years.  Their shoes all have a durable rubber sole and are made with high-quality craftsmanship to stand the tests of time.  Hip and stylish, Palladium's kids line has proven to be a hit with the young crowd.




We were sent the Baggy Leather S in the Gray Pilot colour for Lil J, which was inspired by bomber jackets with its antique cracked leather look.  As I opened the box with anticipation, I can truly say that I was equally impressed with what was inside.  A boot with a rubber sole and leather upper so durable that I'm 100% sure it will last this winter and many more to come.  The style is also unisex which comes in handy when we hand it down to Baby Z in a couple years!  The boot has two zippers along the side for easy, independent foot access and a shearling lining that wicks away moisture so that the boot can be worn year round.  My favourite part about the Baggy Leather S boot is that it can be worn two different ways - with the shearling lining cuffed or un-cuffed - giving it a different look each time your stylish  mini-me wears it!

Baggy Leather S in Gray Pilot

Shearling cuff gives the boot two different looks!

Celebrities, such as Sarah Jessica Parker, are also being spotted around town sporting their Palladium boots:

Sarah Jessica Parker in her Pampa Oxford Lites!



{Win It!}

Palladium Boots is generously offering a pair of boots from their kids line to one lucky winner!  To enter, please use the Rafflecopter entry form below.  This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents and ends at 9pm PST on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure:  The views expressed in this review are my own and do not represent the opinions or views of Palladium Boots.  We received a complementary sample from Palladium Boots in order to conduct this review.  Note that {swank}mama does not accept responsibility for sponsors that do not fulfill their giveaway duties.  Winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond, otherwise, a new winner will be chosen.
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43 comments:

  1. Love the Baggy Canvas style!

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  2. Baggy Leather S in the grey for my son - LOVE those

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  3. How could you decide on just one style.

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  4. They are all great. Love the baggy canvas

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  5. I would choose the Baggy Leather S in black pilot
    thanks

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  6. I love these!!! My favorite is actually the pair in the pic and my son's too!

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  7. I like the Blanc Hi Leather.

    tinalee351 at gmail dot com

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  8. I'd choose this: http://www.palladiumboots.com/shop/kids/girls-big-kids/baggy-canvas-10583.html in Stone Khaki!

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  9. Love the Pampa hi lace.

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  10. I like the boy's Baggy Leather shoe the best & the Baggy Canvas in stone is nice too
    kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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  11. Baggy Leather S in grey is so cute---love the zipper!

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  12. Pampa Hi Lea Gusset

    fmstill@gmail (dot) com

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  13. Blanc Hi Leather would look great on my daughter.

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  14. Pampa Oxford

    sonflower277 at gmail dot com

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  15. I like them all! Probably the baggy leather S for me. Looks the most versatile!

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  16. I like the Baggy Leather S in Grey

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  17. Danielle Davis/GradyOctober 23, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Pampa Oxford Lace! :)
    Thank you!
    Suchaproudmama @ yahoo.com

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  18. Pampa Hi Lea Gusset

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  19. I would love to win the Baggy Canvas in black for my son.

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  20. Pampa Hi Lace Lea

    Carmen Q

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  21. They all pretty.
    I choose baggy canvas.

    polo_wataga at yahoo dot com

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  22. these boots look comfy i would choose Baggy Leather

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  23. Love the baggy canvas in Elderberry!

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  24. I love the baggy canvas in black!
    dalleykt at live dot ca

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  25. baggy leather in grey pilot

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  26. I would love to win a pair of Blanc Hi Leather for my daughter (big girl size)
    cleaningrhouse at yahoo dot com

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  27. My son likes the looks of the Blanc Ox Leather shoes (72900-002)

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  28. I'd choose the Pampa Hi Lace lea.

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  29. I would choose the Black Baggy Leather S Boots.

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  30. I'd choose the baggy leather in grey pilot

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  31. i like the baggy canvas in elderberry

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  32. I would choose the baggy leather - infant boys in black should I win. Thank you for having this giveaway.

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