Tips for fun and affordable shoe gifts

Sinterklaas will arrive in the Netherlands again on November 16! That means many a child’s heart is beating faster. But for the parents this is often a stressful time: little gifts are expected in the shoe! But how to find original and affordable shoe gifts? We have tips!

Shoe gifts for young children

For (small) children, putting on a shoe is a very serious matter. It does not really matter what is in the shoe, as long as there is something inside. Something sweet is always good, but you can also put in a little something to play with. For example, a small box of LEGO or PLAYMOBIL. Also surprise your little one with a small puzzle or mini cuddly toy. Something to craft or draw is also always appreciated. Nice stores to shop for younger children are Action, Lobbes, Hema, Intertoys and Bruna.

Shoe gifts for older children

Your teen may be surprised (or bored, because they are still a teenager) to find something in their shoe, but it is appreciated. Of course, a chocolate letter is always a hit, but there are other fun little gifts for your teen. Think of a nice magazine or a challenging puzzle book. But a nice bottle of shower gel is also always nice. Also nice: nice warm comfy socks for around the house. Nice stores to shop for older children are Bruna, Primera, Bol.com and Etos.

Shoe presents for her

As far as we are concerned, Sinterklaas is not just a children’s celebration. Adults can also put their shoes on. Spoil your wife/girlfriend/partner with a nice magazine, a nice hand cream or some sweets. Something for external care is always in good taste, too. Does she always have cold feet? Then give a pair of nice warm slippers as a gift. A bottle of wine always does well, too. Making the house cozy is very trendy these days, so colored candles are also fun to give! Nice stores for the ladies are Etos, Rituals, Gall & Gall, Douglas, ICI Paris XL and Blokker.

Shoe presents for him

Just because your husband/boyfriend/partner has shoe size 45 doesn’t mean there will be a lot of big presents inside. But you can of course put some nice things inside! Of course men also love sweets, but not all men have a sweet tooth. Put something savory in the shoe! A bag of peanuts is a nice example, but also more luxurious nuts do well. Men also like to read a nice magazine and puzzle books are also popular. A good bottle of wine or a special beer in the shoe is also always good or something for the shower. Nice stores for men are: Notenbar, Bruna, Primera, Gall & Gall, Etos and Rituals.

Shoe presents for pets

Okay, the dog, cat and rabbit may not have shoes, but it is still fun to spoil them at St. Nicholas. Buy a nice little toy at the pet store or something sweet to snack on. Bet you’ll score points with your pet Great stores for your pet are the better pet stores, Bol.com, Avonturia de Vogelkelder and the local supermarket.

PS: Don’t do Sinterklaas but want to know more about how Sinterklaas is celebrated in other countries? Then read our previously published blog!

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