My grandson has been walking for a few months now. We first bought him a pair of soft cloth-backed soles as recommended by his doctor. They worked well for about two months until he could walk better and his soles wore out from walking outdoors. There are many brands of shoes in different designs for beginner runners and we reviewed his second pair (after reading reviews saying they didn't run much). They had velcro on both sides, they were a little big and kept falling off. They also had very thick soles, which caused him to often stumble while walking. At that age, we didn't want to buy big brands twice the price because they're growing so fast, so I spent hours sorting through brands, styles, and reviews to find the perfect pair. While some sizing charts are hard to decipher, this one was perfect. When measuring a tiny foot, it's best not to use a tape measure while baby is on your lap - this can result in inaccurate measurements. This time we put it on a ruler which resulted in accurate measurements and a perfect fit. He received these shoes yesterday and they already fit the best he's ever had. They walked easily (it's usually the work of two people to put his shoes on) and they keep him in perfect upright position and balance, which is very important for novice walkers. I think it's because the thickness of the sole is just right (see photo). A lot of the shoes I looked at had soles that were too thick or too thin, and I was trying to get a shoe that looked like it had the right proportions. Some of the shoes had soles that were too curved in the toe area, like his second pair, which caused him to trip. These shoes have the right thickness and the sole is slightly curved forward to allow the child to balance perfectly. This shoe is so balanced that he could even bend down to pick something up and get up again without tipping over. They have the perfect proportions of a well-fitting mesh upper with a durable yet flexible sole. We can already see the difference in the fact that walking has become easier for him. His parents are enthusiastic about these shoes. This is the perfect breathable mesh sneaker for summer and given its size we will definitely be buying the next size up.
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