I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter for toddler boots.  All they had at the stores in her size were flimsy shoddily made pleather boots that were not going to hold up -- for looks only, but so overpriced.  These are waterproof real leather.  They do have big soles, but my daughter, who is very in to fashion, still found them acceptable.  They look really cute on and will actually keep my granddaughter's feet warm and dry if she ventures out in to cold, wet snowy weather!