My 19 month old has only ever worn Pediped and Salt Water shoes since she started walking. I wanted an alternative to hot sneakers for the upcoming hot weather we will have here in Southern California, and ones that would easily clean and dry. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder b/c many seem to think these are cute. I have to say, I'm not the biggest fan of the shoe, but they are MUCH cuter than crocs, and super cute on your little.<br /><br />Just be warned that the sizing on Native shoes is seriously way off. My daughter currently wears a EU23 or 7-7.5M Toddler in pediped and most other brands. I originally purchased a size 8 in Native shoes thinking that she'd easily grow into them as she's outgrowing her 7's. I was dead wrong-Native shoes are at least 1 to 1 1/2 sizes TOO BIG. Keep that in mind when you order. I just ordered the pink iridescent natives in size 7, and  they fit her with room to grow. I suspect she will be able to wear these for at least 3 months, while her other size 7 shoes will be too small.