I purchased Robeez, Locaste, Bobux, and lots of other $30+ a pair shoes and I have to say this $12 UMI is my favorite!  I got the red velvet one and I thought it might be too fluffy and get stained easily.  But the red velvet is soft and hasn't gotten stained yet.  It looks way better than in the picture.

This pair of Umi is also incredibly easy to slip on and off.  It's also very comfortable around the ankles.  And my 13 month old can't take it off.  There's something to this pair of shoes that's even enabled her to walk faster and make quicker turns.  She can also go from a crawling position into a walking position easier too.

This Umi just replaced her&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Robeez-Mini-Shoez-Infant-Toddler-Trainer-Sneaker/dp/B001H31U08/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Robeez Mini Shoez Infant/Toddler Trainer Sneaker</a>, which happens to be very tight around the ankles.  She even goes around the house looking for her Umi and tries to put them on herself!!  She doesn't do this with her other shoes!