My baby started to walk when she was 11 month old. We bought her a pair of regular shoes, but those are too stiff for her. Then we bought these shoes, they are pricy, but they are good. easy to put on with velcro, no struggling with babies on lacing up the shoes. Soft soles are very comfortable, does not restrict foot growth. But the soles  are made of soft cloth type of material,so they get worn out very soon. When babies learn to walk, they don't walk well,  their fornt part of the foot is constantly rubbing again the floor. Now my baby's toes are poking out. A extra layer of ruber with reinforace at the front get my 5 star rating. I am buying a second pair now. Hope these ones will last a little longer.