I purchased these shoes for my 12 month old and they have worked out great. They are easy to put on and they stay on well even though I bought them big so he would have some room to grow into them. They are lightweight, which I think makes them good for new walkers. It did still take him a little bit to get used to walking in them because he had mostly walked in Robeez and other slipper shoes. These are a little on the chunky side, so if your little one is a new walker or clumsy they may trip a bit in them at first. But I love how easy they are to get on and they seem to be very comfortable to wear. They do occasionally get caught and come off when we get him in and out of a stroller or swing, but they are so easy to get back on this is not a big deal. Besides all of this, they are also very cute. They make good summer shoes, but can also be worn with socks in cooler weather. Another reason I would recommend ordering a little big though, one size up worked well for us. I highly recommend, these are a nice shoe for a very reasonable price.