I bought these for my son when he first started walking. He hated most shoes because they were so awkward and stiff, but with these he immediately stood up and walked around in them with a big grin on his face. They allow for the natural movement of his foot but also have a durable and thick enough sole that his foot was protected. These shoes held up amazingly well with a lot of use. By the time he outgrew them they were still in excellent condition. He did not want to move on from this pair when he outgrew then and if they made them in a larger size I would have bought them. I really can't say enough for the quality of these shoes. — for Originals Sam Olive

I bought these shoes when my daughter was just learning to walk & they were fantastic. She could walk inside & outside without problems, no stiff legged-walking due to hard soles like most little shoes; just natural flexing of her little foot. The soft soles on these shoes still blows me away- it didn't matter if she was outside in the grass or on the sidewalk, these soles didn't scuff or show any wear & she wore them for over a year. I still have them in her memory box. I wish she could still wear them- they are wonderful. These shoes kept me coming back to Pediped for more as she grows. I have yet to buy a different brand of shoe! — for Originals Sam Olive