We bought these a little big for my daughter when she was 6 months.  They were spendy, but lasted in pretty decent condition until she was 13 months old and starting to walk.  Then she started this thing when she would fall and instead of getting up she would walk on her knees and than absolutly destroyed them.  But 7 months and then they were great outdoor play shoes until she could walk better.  They helped protect her feet when she was learning to walk too, but still let her feel the floor.  They also matched almost all of her clothes and were constantly complimented.  Lasted a lot longer and looked a lot better than the cheaper brands. She wore them everyday from when we bought them until we got her the Robeez Early Walker shoes.  They also helped keep her socks on.