These have a wide toe box and the strap makes it easy to put on (I'm not a fan of the traditional robeez style).  The strap also keeps them on so they don't slip off.  They leather is soft and the shoes feel like quality.  The bottoms have rubber grippy circles in the leather soles to ensure there is no slipping (great for hardwood or carpet) as they first start to walk.  I bought two size for my petite 11 month old and the 9-12 month size fits perfectly with a little room to grow.  The 12-18 month seemed big to me, but then again my son is in the 5th percentile for everything.  Overall I love them, especially since I was able to get them at 1/4th the cost of MSRP through Amazon Prime!!!