First steps are all about picture moments and baby book updates, but ensuring that little feet are well protected as they take their first step is of utmost important. That’s why we’ve pulled together some brands we love, for functional and fashionable first steps.
However, before you begin adding them to your cart, here are some things to keep in mind:
- Shoes should be lightweight and flexible to support natural foot movement
- Shoes should be made of leather or mesh to allow your baby’s feet to breathe comfortably
- Shoes should have rubber soles for traction to prevent slipping or sliding
Stride Rite
Stride Rite offers shoes for baby’s first steps that are adjustable, durable and flexible.With flexible, lightweight out-soles that grip like a sneaker and quick dry, machine washable uppers like a sandal, and rounded edges to decrease stumbles and falls- they make for a perfect pair of first shoes.
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Pediped
Soft, supple Pediped baby shoes are just the thing to support baby’s developing feet as your little one begins to walk.Claiming to be the ‘next best thing to bare feet’, Pedipeds have been developed for babies and toddlers in that crucial development stage of 0-2 years, from crawling stage, right up to first walkers.
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ATTIPAS
Attipas shoes are designed on kinetic and physio-dynamic testing of toddler’s walking. They are soft, flexible, non-slip, machine washable, and come with fast drying features. They fit on like a sock, making them lightweight for a safe toddler run.
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Livie & Luca
Handmade and soft leather are two things that work beautifully for toddler shoes. Livie & Luca do this so well with their toddler collection. They come with velcro closures to make them easy for little hands to manage and are super flexible, making them a good choice for both beginning walkers or kids who run around a lot!
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Momobaby
Momo Baby’s entire line of footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association’s prestigious Seal of Acceptance which recognize products which have been found beneficial and significant value to foot health.Made with ventilated uppers, non-slip soles and premium grade leather, they provide a breathable space that keeps your baby’s foot cool and dry through the day.
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Robeez
Robeez Soft Soles and Robeez Mini Shoez come with a textured suede outsole that provides traction and flexibility while still allowing toes to wiggle freely. With elasticized ankles to ensure perfectly snug fit, these little shoes promote good balance and unrestricted growth, while protecting little feet from the world.
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Tsukihoshi
Every Tsukihoshi style is machine washable, anti-bacterial (the insole comes with natural green tea extract), ultra-lightweight and designed to promote proper foot development. The generous toe box allows toe to splay naturally to mimic barefoot walking motion and enhance grip and balance and the firm heel stabilizer protects against over-pronation.
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