Why Soft-Sole Shoes?

Medical experts agree: soft sole shoes are without a doubt the best choice for children's feet. They allow their feet to grow naturally and develop muscles and strength. Flexible soles enable a child to walk naturally; their little toes actually "grip" the floor surface, improving their balance and enhancing foot and muscle development. Our parents were brought up on the idea that babies learning to walk needed stiff, high-top leather shoes with hard leather soles for support. The reality is that babies' ankles are strong and quite stable on their own.

Babies' feet are best protected in lightweight, flexible footwear made of durable, breathable materials such as leather, suede, sheepskin, Ultrasuede, etc. Going barefoot is a healthy activity for children under the right conditions. But, if you are like most moms and dads, you prefer some sort of protection from little bumps or toys on the floor...those things that can stub little toes and cause calluses to form. Therefore, soft-sole shoes offer the needed protection while still enabling children to walk naturally.