The upper of this model is made with premium leather and suede which are durable enough to withstand daily playground visits, but still look presentable for school and casual wear. The hook and loop closure helps with the on and off process, as does the tongue pull tab. As for the lining and insole, both are made with odor and bacteria resistant materials, promoting breathability and temperature control.

The insole uses memory foam to keep your little one’s steps cushioned, while the outsole uses SRTech that was developed to give children the safety features they need when making their first steps. It uses an effective traction pattern to prevent slipping and skidding without sacrificing feedback from the ground, in this case provided by sensory pods. This allows children to adjust their steps based on the surface they are walking on. The model is slightly more expensive than similar sneakers, but it’s definitely a good investment for kids who are hard on their shoes.

Dirt is kind of unavoidable, and when you have small children running amok, it is expected that your floors constantly have gunk tracked through them whether you have carpet or hardwood. With the Made 2 Play collection, though, you can cut down on the amount of mud and junk all around the house since the Cannan sneakers can be tossed in the washer with no worries of being ruined! The brand really pulled out all of the stops when they designed their M2P sneakers. Not only do they have the basics like memory foam, velcro, and rubber outsole they also have been made out of the strongest leather and mesh materials that could be found. They are basically indestructible.

Who would've thought that these super-cool Stride Rite shoes were going to be in the middle price point? It's amazing considering the high-quality leathers, rubbers, and mesh used to construct this impeccable design. Not only that but there's the whole machine wash, easy on/off features as well. They really are amazing and well worth every cent!

What's worse; the tongue of the shoe getting pushed in or the heel being crushed down? They're both ridiculously annoying and almost impossible to avoid. The Stride Rite brand knew this was not the case; you just need to give more adjustability! So they designed their Kellen sneakers to have an extra-wide opening. You will no longer have to struggle with holding the tongue, heel, and baby's foot to get the shoes on the first try. Almost every pair of Stride Rite shoes has a memory foam insole and a rounded outsole for natural movement. No awkward steps that lead to falls, no more injuries and boo-boos.

If you're still surprised by how much more you're spending on a pair of these compared to Walmart products, let us remind you why you're paying more. Not only do you get items made specifically to make walking easier, but they're also designed to be more comfortable and handle rough use. High-quality materials are a must with this company! They will deliver nothing less, so take the plunge and see for yourself why so many parents swear by this brand.

When it comes to our own footwear, we can be ridiculously picky about how they're made and what they're made out of. We should be just as picky when purchasing a pair of shoes for kiddies. New walkers have trouble lifting their foot off the ground high enough to prevent toe drag, so it's important that their shoes are really good quality to handle the abuse they will no doubt be put through. Leather can hold up quite well but it also can be easier to clean and polish.

The Elliot is specifically designed for crawlers that have recently become walkers and it has the perfect amount of flexibility to make the transition from bare feet to footwear much easier. Your little one will be running from place to place, exploring and getting into all kinds of things without so much as a second thought on where they're stepping.

Real leather, a sensory outsole, and a memory foam insole are quite the package so the SRT Elliot is an amazing deal overall!

One of the main features of the Daisy Mary Jane is the large opening that allows little children to put on the shoe fuss-free. In warmer weather, it also aids breathability, preventing overheating, and coupled with the mesh lining and odor-resistant materials, it will keep the inside of your child’s shoe bacteria-free. As most Stride Rite models, it’s machine washable for easy maintenance.

The Daisy performs well in terms of comfort and stability - the footbeds are made with memory foam that’s shock-absorbing and soft to the touch, while the rubber outsoles are made with rounded edges to aid the natural movement of small kids. As for cost, this is an affordable pair of shoes, around average for the brand, but seeing that it’s versatile in terms of style, it’s a good investment.

Many of us have experienced the pudgy phase when people comment on how cute and chunky our kid is, and we deny that they're chunky to high heaven. Until we go to put their shoes on. Whether they were a pair of zip-up boots or velcro tennis kicks, you would get them partway closed and then couldn't force them on anymore. Stride Rite knows their target audience and makes sure their footwear can be enjoyed by all children, whether they are chunky or not.

The Artie sneaker is a model on the higher end of the spectrum when it comes to price, but don't let it scare you away because it is quite the design.

To prevent falls and injuries, it's very important you get a pair of shoes for your kid that can grip whatever floor they're walking on. The Antonio does that, making it a great choice of footwear for your walker!

You might be wondering what does APMA mean? It's an acronym that stands for the American Podiatric Medical Association. Having their stamp of approval is huge in the shoe industry because it means that those shoes are good for your foot health.

Considering how amazing the Antonio sandal is, it's a cheaper alternative to several other Stride Rite shoes. That may seem odd because they have the top dog podiatrists' thumbs up, but the whole point of their brand is to be able to provide to all kids.

How many shoes do you or your children own that you can toss in the wash without fear of them being completely ruined? You should get some, especially for your toddler who will get the Phibian completely dirty and smelly in no time. Can you machine wash them? Yes. Will they be like new? Yes. So grab a pair and you'll never regret it!

How else are you going to convince a stubborn kid to walk around the store with you for two-plus hours? That's why getting light-up shoes is a better choice, not only are they practically indestructible and can be machine washed, they keep your young'un (and you) entertained all day long.

Just take a good look at these! You get an EVA outsole that will keep from bogging down the little feet, and the breathable materials have been treated with an antimicrobial agent to prevent germs from building up. So you can keep the shoes clean, always, and keep them for a very long time. Just know, until they've been broken in, put socks on your kid's feet to avoid blisters!

It seems as though every pair of toddler and infant shoes out there has a thin and stiff opening that creates blisters and raw skin around the ankles. The brand makes sure every pair that you buy will be comfortable for your little one, and the Claire has a padded collar that will keep your kiddo playing until the sun goes down.

Fighting with the superhuman strength of a child when they don't want to do something or are too distracted to hold still can make putting footwear on a really frustrating part of the day. That's one of the reasons the Claire is so popular because it slips right on without little effort and closes with a single velcro strap across the top of the foot. Never be judged about your barefoot child again!

Like we just said, little toddlers can have trouble adjusting to the difference between walking barefoot and wearing shoes. With this pair though, the sole is much more flexible and has sensory pods that help feel the ground underfoot which keeps your kiddo on their feet.

It can be quite disturbing watching how incredibly flexible your child is, like how they can just twist and turn in pretty much any direction and it doesn't seem to affect them in the slightest. Their feet are no different. Meaning, their toes spread every which way and they use the entire surface area to feel the surface they're currently standing on. The design on the soles of the Riley provides a much more natural feel, thanks to the multi-directional flexibility they have. This really is a great pair if your baby can't seem to get the hang of tennis shoes (or any other kind of footwear).