Reddit mentions: The best shoe bags

If you do the math it’s not so jaw dropping!

297 (total price) /3 (months) is 99

99/month is still pretty pricy for my family, as I think most people in our socioeconomic group can agree with (first time parents under the age of 27, just barely breaking into our career fields)

However, the package comes with 6 toys each

99/6 is 16.5

Given that there is science to back up how beneficial these materials are for the child’s development at that particular stage in their life, $16.50 per toy per month is not a price I am against paying. That’s probably around the price people spend on plastic crap that doesn’t benefit their child’s development or eating at McDonalds per month anyway.

Let’s look at one of these packages and compare pricing on amazon, shall we?

https://montikids.com/we-recommend-level-4/#gf_11

This package is the next age appropriate set for my child. The material it comes with includes:

A level two object permanence box
A push ball set
A stable ring stacker
A peg box
A four piece first shapes puzzle set
A Ball tracker Maze
And five cloth storage bags

On amazon we have:

A comparable object permanence box (29.99)

Montessori Object Permanence Box W/ Drawer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZVT3KW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P4s3BbNETTNEJ

A wooden ring stacker (12.00-but not explicitly the same as it does not come in the the same set up as the Monti Kids set. I wasn’t able to find one more similar, but based on typical industry pricing that I’ve seen I’d put something more comparable at around $20. However, for these purposes I will be using the $12 price point)

Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker Wooden Ring Educational Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000067PWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Y7s3BbV9QWTX1

Push ball tower (currently on sale but usually priced at $19.99, as listed, so I will be using the $19.99 price point for these purposes.
Also, the closest I could find to the Monti Kids set but not the same. I personally like the Monti Kids set more because it is more developmentally appropriate for my child and we are also teaching him not to hit, so we are avoiding things like hammers and drum sticks)

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pound and Roll Wooden Tower Toy With Hammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VO3GME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_w.s3Bb1QXHJ0K


Peg Box (35.99 and nearly identical)

Montessori Materials Imbucare Dowel Peg box Set Toddler Preschool Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ET0BVE0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.ct3BbFBB4RW0

First shapes wooden puzzle (21.99 and extremely similar)

Montessori Single Shape Puzzles Wooden Puzzle Board Knob Wooden Puzzle Geometric Shape Puzzle Early Education Material Sensorial Toy for Toddler Shape & Color Sorter (4 Pieces) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CRFTX4C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1et3BbQ9FR3T2

Ball Tracker Maze (86.95 PLUS 24.98 shipping. Extremely similar to the Monti Kids set NOTE: this is the only item I found with listed shipping; everything else does not have shipping added)

Amazing Tracker Ball Maze https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BTIG88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tgt3BbPFDHVN4

Cloth storage bags (comes with three each- 27.98 for two sets, so you will get a bonus storage bag!)

Misslo Cotton Breathable Dust-proof Drawstring Storage Pouch Bag (Pack 3 L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WP4L1K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eit3BbDEZ3DTK



So- lets do the math. Just for the physical items (which are similar but not the exact same) ordering off Amazon comes out to:

$259.87 without tax or shipping (aside from the noted item)

Leaving us with a $37.13 difference.

If all the Monti Kids order came with was the materials, then sure, why not save 40 bucks (assuming shipping and tax doesn’t come up to that amount)

However, the Monti Kids order also comes with online classes for you to take so you can better understand and help your child’s development, one-on-one support from certified Montessori instructors, a “toy timeline” helping you track your child’s development and when is best to introduce each new material, and 10 instructional videos on how to set up your space so your child learns the as much as possible through their play.

I’m okay with spending that extra $40 bucks.

Please note: I have not ever ordered through Monti Kids. I am not a sales person or affiliated with them in any way, as I had not heard of them until today. I did this comparison for my own research as we have several holidays coming up- and also a little bit because u/guardiancosmos is kind of going out of their way to be a jerk. Super exited about Monti Kids though!

Based on this:

>One Pair 13" Shoes, Running Clothes, One Change of Work Clothes (Dress Shirt, Pants, Shirt, Underwear, Socks)

Yeah, that will totally fit. The bulkiest item would be your shoes but the main compartment should easily fit a pair of shoes (assuming they're not, you know, size 13 shell cordovan boots) plus the clothes you're looking to pack, especially if you use both a basic shoe bag + a small/medium packing cube.

There's also room in the front compartment (which is mostly organizational) for your running clothes and then you could use the main compartment for the shoes + change of clothes. The notebook can fit either in that front compartment or the laptop compartment which has additional room (depending on how packed the main compartment is).

But really, you shouldn't run into a problem here regardless. I'd be more concerned if you had more school/work-related books or such or you were trying to pack 3+ changes of clothes.

1. These shoe bags for roughly $9 are colorful.
   
   
2. pachuca in Mexico is colorful
   
   
3. My favorite color is red. The shade changes with my mood I think lol. These days I favor a nice wine red.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078RF5VMV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is correct. I purchased the small which are.
“Pack of 3 drawstring dust bag, small measurement: 12 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches”. If you tighten the headstrap knob, it is a perfect fit.

Yeah, they look good for the job - thanks.

For those in the UK:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078RF5VMV/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item

These actually come from the US Amazon but you pay Sterling instead of paying $ on the US site (which might actually be cheaper).

Or these? https://www.amazon.com/Misslo-Breathable-Dust-proof-Drawstring-Storage/dp/B06WP4L1K8/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=cotton%2Bbag&qid=1571714641&sr=8-5&th=1

I want to be able to tie the top into a knot

Intead of traveling with boxes, you buy shoe bags like these

https://www.amazon.com/Earthwise-Storage-Drawstring-Washable-Protecting/dp/B0771XGTTJ/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=shoe+dust+bag&qid=1556502461&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Something like these but cheaper

We have these. I can even store a large chance in the bigger ones too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075W8PF29/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DX0WAbF8WRWGN

I have the Dakine Boot Locker. The bottom section is waterproof for your boots. Keeps the wet boots away from everything else in the top section. For one person, this holds a lot and is very convenient.

why not just buy a shoe bag?

Really dope bag OP. These don't compare at all but in case anyone else is looking for other options.

https://www.amazon.com/Shoes-Sneaker-Organizers-Travel-Zippers/dp/B01ETN37OO

I am thinking of getting http://www.amazon.com/ENDA-Traveling-NON-Woven-Shoe-Bags/dp/B00MT6MQUA/ref=pd_sim_201_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41Qri7WQV2L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR320%2C320_&refRID=1HWZAWJTYSZVP8DP96CX

I've had one of these for years:
https://www.amazon.com/Travelon-Set-2-Shoe-Bags/dp/B001CZP2UU

I have the bags that my AE shoes came with, but this one is a bit softer.