Take your baby to a children's shoe store that has been recommended by your pediatrician or by other parents for a proper fitting. Try a department store known for good service. We may have worn them as children and have the bronzed ones to prove it, but soft and flexible is best. So look for shoes made of canvas or another type of breathable material. Check shoe fit every couple of weeks.
Feet grow as quickly as babies do.
Click here to see all comments. I would not recommend velcro fasteners. My son had sandals last summer that had velcro. He was facinated with being able to work the velcro fasteners. But as a result, he would often get the sandals loose and constantly tripping because they were not properly fitting any longer.