I bought these slippers for my son when he was 15 months old, and both of us love them. I was looking for something I could use as an outdoor shoe for winter in Florida, but which would still be soft and "unformed" enough to allow for foot comfort and growing room. I am not a proponent of putting toddlers who are barely out of babyhood in stiff shoes that will interfere with their walking, as well as have to be replaced every month to be sure they fit. As we all know, for those types of shoes, a very good fit is crucial in order to permit proper foot development.

With these softer slippers, however, fit is much less important. I don't think they would be great for running around in the dirt, but since I carry my son around in an Ergo baby carrier almost everywhere we go, they are fine for most of our trips outdoors.

In addition, my son absolutely loves them, and will often bring them to me when they are not put away so he can run around the house in them. So cute!