I got this as a first-walker show for my daughter, who loved it so much I just ordered the next size up when she outgrew it.  (She loved pointing to the pretty flowers).  The soles are flexible, and my daughter seemed to do well in them.  No red marks, blisters or trouble getting them on.  She has pretty barrow feet and I thought pediped would be too wide (the sandals were swimming on her) but with socks they seemed snug enough on the sides.  I took away one str because after two and a half months of daily use the leather started to crack.  Not a big deal because she was ready for the next size, but I do think this speaks of poorer quality than expected.