https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 02:46:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461417 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 12:58:15 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1461417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After we did the Robeez (crib like shoe) we went to the see akin run line which was very bendable but a bit more support for outside play. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461325 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 11:50:57 +0000 Smurfette 1461325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the Smaller by See Kai Run. She is walking now but still in those since the soft soled are the best for beginning to walk. Once she starts falling less we will get hard soled. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461298 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 11:18:52 +0000 hilsy85 1461298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyan: nope, our robeeze were perfectly fine at the playgroun, on the grass, etc. The only issue we ran into was that they soaked through when the ground was wet, which is what made us get hard soled shoes, as it was fall and more likely to be wet at the playground. If it had been summer, this probably wouldn't have been an issue! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461250 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:31:11 +0000 Ginabean3 1461250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do these:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adidas-learn-2-walk-dragon-crib-shoe-baby-girls/3571838?origin=category-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=211&#038;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_C" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adidas-learn-2-walk-dragon-crib-shoe-baby-girls/3571838?origin=category-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=211&#038;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_C</a></p> <p>Love them...she's just starting to cruise and her socks were getting so dirty and torn up at the park! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461248 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:29:43 +0000 NavyRN2012 1461248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the Pediped soft sole shoes and love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461234 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:20:47 +0000 kml636 1461234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>robeez or moccasins. I did not get these until my LO was 10 months or so and I'm so getting them earlier next time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461232 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:19:54 +0000 lemondrop 1461232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Stride Rites with the flexible soles because those were the hands me downs we got. I definitely plan on starting shoes around then again with #2, we had a small war on our hands initially with #1 because he didn't wear shoes until walking and didn't like how they felt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461231 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:18:57 +0000 Silva 1461231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyan: My plan is to put her in the see kai run smaller shoes when it warms up and she wants to practice outside. they are still very soft and flexible, but have a sole.</p> <p>ETA: she has these: <a href="http://www.seekairun.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&#038;key=CHARLOTTEF13GRAY" rel="nofollow">http://www.seekairun.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&#038;key=CHARLOTTEF13GRAY</a> in a size 9-12m, which is still a bit big for her now, but hopefully she'll grow into it before spring. SKR pops up on deal sites like zulilly a lot, and they often have sales. I think I got her these (and a couple other pairs in larger sizes) for maybe 17.00 during a sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461224 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:15:37 +0000 cyan 1461224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, all! Did any of you have issues with soft-sole and outside walking? Did it destroy the shoe? I am all about bare feet inside, but I am a bit concerned that once we get outside, I am going to spend 30-some dollars on shoes that will be destroyed by the sidewalk, mud, etc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461220 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 10:13:36 +0000 Silva 1461220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyan: I haven't found that to be true, and like others have said its a soft leather so they kind of form to fit. My daughter is in a 6-12 month pair, and they fit her fine at 10 months. She has another pair that are more of a moccasin shape, and those are a bit big still. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461192 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:46:48 +0000 X0X0X0 1461192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD used stride rite "cruise &amp; walk" shoes. The sole was soft (but not crib shoes soft), bendable, had ridges that prevented her from slipping. It was honestly the only shoes that helped her walk</p> <p><a href="http://www.striderite.com/store/SiteController/striderite/earlywalker_striderite" rel="nofollow">http://www.striderite.com/store/SiteController/striderite/earlywalker_striderite</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461191 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:46:26 +0000 hilsy85 1461191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I woudl definitely do robeez. They should fit snugly around the ankle so they don't fall off, but I never found the shoe itself to be narrow. I would keep your LO in soft soled shoes as long as possible--we only switched to harder soles because it was getting cold and wet outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461186 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:45:04 +0000 lamariniere 1461186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Robeez are great. My LO had fat feet as a baby and they fit just fine since the leather is supple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461156 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:10:26 +0000 cyan 1461156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: Thanks! How do the robeeze fit? They look narrower in pictures, do you find that to be true? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461153 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:07:06 +0000 Silva 1461153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.myrobeez.com/robeez-classic-soft-soles-boots-brown/?gclid=CJ3KseiC9LwCFY_HtAodlhIAyA" rel="nofollow">http://www.myrobeez.com/robeez-classic-soft-soles-boots-brown/?gclid=CJ3KseiC9LwCFY_HtAodlhIAyA</a></p> <p>she wears those for warmth, but not inside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461149 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:04:54 +0000 Silva 1461149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use robeeze, but only for warmth when we are out and about. I think its best for them to learn to walk barefoot. Soft soled shoes (like robeeze) imitate that when they can't be barefoot. They can be slippery though, so we try to just let her practice in socks with grippys.<br /> We also have some see kai run, but they are firmer and I'm not comfortable putting them on her until she's more stable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-infant-shoes#post-1461145 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:02:25 +0000 cyan 1461145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is probably a total first-time mom question... but does my baby need shoes? (lol, I feel silly even typing that).</p> <p>LO is 8 months old and beginning to walk assisted. I don't think it will be too much longer before she is a legitimate walker. Until now, she has pretty much worn just socks or bare feet if the weather is really warm. My main concern is now that the weather is getting nicer, we will be spending more time outside, and she will likely want to be down and cruising.</p> <p>So... I am guessing she needs shoes, because it isn't warm enough for bare feet. But does she need a soft-sole or hard-sole? Soft-sole is better for beginners, right? But it just seems like those would get so wet and dirty....</p> <p>So.... What did you do for your beginning walker, specifically for outside play? </p>