This is my daughter's first pair of Stride Rite shoes. I've heard so many great things about the brand. I wanted to purchase her a "real" pair of walking shoes because she is 11 months and just now starting to try to walk. These shoes are great for that and they are very stylish. I love that you can dress them up or down. She can wear them with jeans or even a cute dress. They are a sneaker Mary Jane which is nice. The leopard print is so cute and goes with just about all of her outfits surprisingly!