We were looking for shoes my little stander (not quite walking yet) could wear in places like church, where people wear outdoor shoes inside.  His socks stay dry now and he never once got upset when we started using them.  The only thing is the sizing chart had me buy 12-18 months, and the shoes are too big, but I tried a pair of 6-12 months that someone else had and the ankles were a bit tight for my chubby little guy.