I truly love these shoes! So easy to put on and take off of my toddler. I bought so many pairs of shoes when my baby was learning to walk, to find the perfect pair, and these are them. It was impossible putting shoes on her little fat feet, and even if I got them on they would not stay on. Plus, most of the time, shoes that stayed on had elastic that made marks on her feet which I did not like at all. I want my baby to be comfortable and safe and I think these are the perfect shoes. These open up very wide when you undo the velcro and then you can secure them snugly so they don't fall off. My daughter was mainly barefoot when she was first learning to walk but needed something with more support as she started to run and climb around. The soles of these are just like an adult shoe and they have give to them which I think has helped my daughter a lot with balance and transitioning from the soft soled shoes. I like them so much that I buy a couple pairs in her next size when I find them at a good price. BTW, if you see these for less than $20 that is a bargain. I am sold!