my 18 mo old looks super cute in these and they seem to be good walking/running shoes.  the only downside is that due to the glitter on the outside, you can't clean them as easily as canvas shoes b/c the glitter will come off if you scrub hard.  then again, the glitter kind of hides the stains anyway.  they are not the shoes you want them wearing in the mud, but they are perfect for indoor play and outdoor play in not too dirty areas.