My daughter finally let me put shoes on her feet (as she disliked socks & shoes for a long time)...she's walking everywhere & these offer great protection from the elements.  My only issue is that her feet get kinda warm...she's a hot baby...so I don't know if we'll get the next size up for summertime...but definitely for the fall/winter!  Love that they're "Accepted" by the American Podiatric Medical Association...whatever that means.  & I love the box they came in...we use it to store her harmonica & eggs filled with rice!