I bought these sandals for my 18 month old son.  He just started daycare and he really needs two pairs of sandals since he has to wear shoes all day at daycare.  The other pair of sandals I bought him were&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/pediped-Flex-Amazon-Sandal-Toddler-Little-Kid/dp/B005D62QHG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">pediped Flex Amazon Sandal (Toddler/Little Kid)</a>.  I loved them.  They are washable and soft and flexible for his little growing feet.  While these are nice sandals, I would not leave them on him all day.  They are cute, but somewhat stiff.  I am keeping them because they are cute and we will put them on him on the weekend.  Other pediped sandals are better for everyday wear.