Forget hard soled, heavy baby shoes, these booties are perfect for non-walking little ones. My 8 month old has extremely chubby ankles and feet, making even the Robees too tight. We received a pair of these at my baby shower and they're perfect! This is actually our third pair, as he wears them so often we needed a spare (one to wash, one to wear).  I usually layer them over socks to keep his feet extra warm and so the interior seams don't catch on his toenails.  We will definitely be buying these until he starts walking.