Ministar Boys Infant Toddler Prewalker Leather Shoe - Blue Baseball Leather Imported suede sole $14.99 - FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT Most pediatricians recommend that babies learn to walk barefoot, because this allows the foot to develop nature intended. These baby shoes are like walking barefoot with a second skin for warmth, protection and style. They help promote proper foot development by allowing the muscles of the feet to flex and strength naturally. The soft breathable leather will allow the soft bones of a baby's foot to develop naturally, and they suede leather sole provides slip resistance. These shoes are easy to put on and they stay on with a gentle elastic ankle closure. Babies have a hard time removing these shoes, because first they are so comfortable they don't even know they are wearing shoes and second babies try to pull socks and shoes off by grabbing the toes and pulling, well that doesn't work with these shoes. Accepted by the American Podiatric Medical Association because these shoes promote proper foot development by allowing a baby's foot unrestricted movement and growth. The soft leather allows a baby's toes to spread out when gripping the floor and walking which gives them better spacial awareness and balance. Lead-free, formaldahyde free - safety tested! Ministar has been a trusted brand of soft sole shoes since 2005, with more than a million pairs sold through a major retailer, they are now available on Amazon!