10 Best Walking Shoes for Babies Learning to Walk: A Guide for Parents in 2018
Watching your baby stand and take their first step can be scary, especially if you are not sure whether they will fall or otherwise. But, it’s an exciting phase in a mother’s life when a baby goes from crawling to pulling up to letting go.
The first steps are always important, because they send you the strongest of signals that your young one is ready to learn how to walk.
While they may walk barefoot just fine on smooth surfaces indoors, it’s not always exactly so when you take them outside the home environment. And, this is where the best walking shoes for babies learning to walk comes in.
At the end of the day, shoes are not only necessary for hygienic reasons, but they are also important for outdoor safety.
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Salt Water Sandals by Hoy Shoe Surfer Sandals | Sperry Halyard Hook and Loop Boat Shoe | Stride Rite Soft Motion Bambi Sneaker | Stride Rite SRTech Grayson Bootie |
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We believe that protecting delicate-skinned soles is crucial. And, since no child is born tough to handle any surface barefoot, wearing shoes to walk becomes completely necessary. With that said, here are the pairs of shoes that are good enough for every new/early walker.
What are the Best Walking Shoes for Babies Learning to Walk?
1. Salt Water Sandals by Hoy Shoe Surfer Sandals
Salt Water Sandals are designed for little girls, and they are highly indestructible. Because they have a water-friendly leather upper, these shoes can serve your child for a long time.
And in case your daughter accidentally steps into water, the buckles won’t rust because they are made of brass.
Theses sandals have a breathable footbed and leather lining that prevents your loved one from having sweaty feet.
Its measurements were taken using size 9 kids and width M, but note that measurements may sometimes vary with sizes.
With its reasonable pricing, I am sure almost all parents can afford a pair for their kid(s).
2. Sperry Halyard Hook and Loop Boat Shoe
Sperry Halyard Hook and Loop Boat Shoe is an amazing boy’s shoe. With its upper hook and loop closer your baby can easily take it off and on.
The highly cushioned footbed and the hard bottom gives your baby’s feet extra comfort, and the hand sewn construction is done for more durability.
I am sure that your kid will love the look and comfy feel of the Sperry Halyard Boat Shoe.
With its non-marking rubber traction outsole, your toddler can play without staining the floor. A downside to these shoes is that they appears to be a bit expensive, but they are worth it nonetheless.
3. Stride Rite Soft Motion Bambi Sneaker
Stride Rite Soft Motion Bambi Sneaker was designed specifically for early walkers, especially the female toddlers. It features a nice looking pink and white leather upper with some butterfly details.
The mesh lining are made to ensure your kid gets the extra comfort and breathability. For an easy on/off and adjustability, an alternative closure is included.
These sneakers are available in both wide and medium widths, hence suitable for babies with fat or thick feet. It can serve your kid for a very long time, probably 3 years, but this depend on how well you take care of the pair.
4. Stride Rite SRTech Grayson Bootie
Stride Rite SRTech Grayson Bootie has a lightweight and flexible outsole that helps kids to adapt to surfaces that are uneven.
With a removable footbed featuring a check fit system, a parent is able to know whether the pair of shoe still fits her young one. There is also a self-molding footbed, which ensures a secure fit.
Since the shoe is made of pure leather, it can serve your beloved one for a very long time. Note that this pair can be worn by a son or a daughter, and are suitable for indoor as well as outdoor use.
Also, they come in at a reasonable price, so they are not as pricey as some options on this list.
5. Keds Champion Lace Toe Cap Sneaker
Keds Champion Lace Toe Cap Sneaker weighs 1.9 oz on a single item, a total weight of 3.8oz for the pair. As such, they are as lightweight as they can get, so they make the best options for babies learning and starting to walk.
The outer sole is made of flexible rubber for proper traction. The shoes’ measurements were taken using size 1 infants, width M, but, note that the measurements may vary by size.
The cotton terry lining and the soft leather upper combiner to make your kid feel more comfortable. The sole is made of rubber toe caps to offer an added durability. These shoes can be washed and aired in the sun. It also comes at a reasonable price.
6. Wobbly Waddlers First Steps
Wobbly Waddlers First Steps is a good pair of babies walking shoes for girls training to take their first step.
Because these shoes are made of pure leather, they can last for a very long time.
Made with a stable foot technology, your kids’ ankle is given an extra support as she takes her first steps.
In my opinion, if your baby is standing upright and balancing well on both feet, then this is the best option to go for.
It is a product that knows no season; I mean it can be worn comfortably in any season.
I am 100% sure that your baby girl will love walking around the neighborhood in this fashionable pair.
7. Pediped Flex Giselle Mary Jane
Pediped Flex Giselle Mary Jane is an approved American podiatric medical association for promoting healthy foot development.
The shoes in discussion are designed only for the little girls aged between 4 and 8 years, and they are available in chocolate-brown with lime green and pink poka spots/dots.
Pediped Flex Giselle is styled up with a strap to ensure an easy on/off takeoff. With the flex fit system, you are able to adjust the fit of the shoe to fit your baby well.
These shoes come at a very high price because they are made of pure leather. Given that they are durable, though, I would say the asking price is worth it.
8. Tsukihoshi BABY03 Maru Sneaker
Tsukihoshi BABY03 Maru Sneaker is a boy’s first walking shoes that is approved by the American Podiatric Association.
This definitely the right choice for an all-day play, a good enough option for babies who sometimes love to trade sleep with excessive playtime indoors and outdoors.
Apart from the easy hook and loop strap for quick dressing, these shoes are lightweight and they provide extra support to your baby’s feet, thanks to the thickly padded, flexible lining.
The soft rubber sole helps make the shoe durable and the kids’ steps steady.
They are 100% latex free.
9. Nike AIR Force 1 TD Infants Shoes
If you are looking for shoes that are made in and imported from the United States, try the Nike AIR Force 1 TD Infants Shoes.
They feature an inner sole made of Nike Air technology, and they are rated as one of the most trendy and popular basketball pair you can buy your child.
These ones are suitable for kids of ages 4 to 8 years. The smooth leather upper and solid rubber make the shoes both comfortable and durable.
This footwear’s designers worked for three years to integrate the Nike technology, and that is why it is a bit pricey.
10. Pediped Kids' Flex Dakota-K
Pediped is accepted by the American Podiatric Association for promoting healthy feet development.
It comes in at a slightly high price but I highly recommend it for you young daughter.
In fact, Pediped Kids' Flex Dakota-K is a pair of shoe that will make your little one look more stylish.
It features a breathable lining, which will make your baby’s feet feel more comfortable.
The item is machine washable. The shoe is made of pure leather which makes it even more durable.
