If your kid is not walking or only walking indoors, then don't hesitate getting these shoes. They are really sweet, beautiful, soft, and have a supple upper. The problem is that on the first wear outside, my baby at 15 months tore the sole. Luckily, SKR customer service has been great about it. It's bizarre because baby often wears SHOOSHOOS with a suede-only bottom and of the two pairs, they've never torn. I really wish they had this upper with a more durable sole because they are really lovely.