@marystokesq When I bought my daughter her first shoes we went to measure her foot and got the shoes that were best fit for her foot.
Tell them he needs to get his foot professionally measured and buy shoes that fit him correctly. When you'll go to such a shop they are welcome to join you and pay for the shoes...
@marystokesq The old way of buying shoes meant babies wore them way sooner, and they had ankle support. Think of them like high tops for adults. There’s a bit more research so now we know it’s best to start with soft soles shoes that allow for flexibility. The older generations just aren’t aware of this yet. I talked to my mom about how things have changed, and she actually bought my lo a soft pair for Christmas.
Takes the guesswork out especially if you're like me and shop almost exclusively online for shoes. Stride Rite is great for chunky feet but so is See Kai Run if you'd like more options.
@marystokesq This I always thought it was silly to put shoes on a baby who isn't walking. My LO is 15 months and knows that inside is no shoes and when she wants to go outside she gets her shoes.
@marystokesq tell them NO ONE is allowed to wear shoes inside anymore! Ask them if they want your baby crawling around on the floor with whatever they tracked in with their dirty shoes from outside lol. But for real my daughter is 2 and literally takes her shoes off as soon as she gets home, when she first started walking it was also winter so I only bought a pair to put on her feet if we went out (spoiler alert we didn't thanks Covid!). When spring finally came along and we started going outside I only put shoes on if we were going to be on pavement or a hard surface, otherwise she and I just played outside barefoot. I was always outside barefoot when I was a kid and my feet are fine...It's great sensory development for them. If people want to waste money buying your little one shoes, thats on them!
@marystokesq my son is almost 18 months and i have yet to buy him shoes. we have socks that have like a thick slipper sole that he rarely keeps on. he won't walk outside but inside and in stores he does walk around in them, somewhat.
@marystokesq I didn't put either of my kids in "real" shoes for as long as I possibly could because I felt the same way as you.
I had so many people buy us real shoes that we never used. Yes they're cute but a lot of the time it's like... Is this even designed for an actual baby's foot or are tiny shoes just art pieces?
There are others like them but that's the brand I always got because sizing was consistent. They're loose leather shoes that protect the foot without restricting it. They also breathe and are good whatever the season as long as it's not wet.
I would wear them as slippers if they made adult sizes!
