I noticed in some of the older brochures and things, Sam wore only her black shoes with just about everything...like her b-day dress and pinafore that has a pair of white shoes with the bow (maybe same dress your talking about...I can't keep straight the spring thing vs birthday, etc). Anyway, the old brochure that was given to me shoes her in her black meet shoes. Maybe back then they didn't have as many shoes? Same thing with Felicity's Christmas dress. So, I might see about not getting all the shoes if the meet shoes will work....I already have about 12 pair I think for the dolls! We only have 2, out at least....WOW I think it is funny!