Buying first shoes

[oaktree79]

Little one is a late walker (18 months). We are off to get his feet measured tomorrow, to buy some proper shoes. Until now, we’ve kept him bare foot and probably will continue to wherever possible.

Can anyone recommend some sturdy, comfortable shoes?! Preferably ones that will match most clothes? I’m hoping to just buy one or two pairs, as I’m guessing he’ll outgrow them fairly quickly!

Thank you!

Barefoot shoes are your best bet in terms of comfort and teaching him good posture + walking stability, especially if you're keen to keep him barefoot when you can. This is a good guide on them: What are Barefoot Shoes? - BarefootBrit

I'd get his feet measured in somewhere like clarks, and you might find that they stock some shoes that are classed as barefoot (see above website). If not, Zara have a whole collection that I have found last very well and are reasonably priced in comparison to clarks, star-rite etc Search engine | ZARA United Kingdom

The other options are “doodles” the proper fitted canvas shoes plus a pair of wellies.