Best Comfort First Walking Shoes for Baby Boys of 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What shoes should babies wear when starting to walk?

Choose shoes with lightweight, flexible soles to aid walking development. Most brands have pre-walkers, which are super-soft and actually fine for the first few walking months (according to parents we speak to). Look for fully adjustable fastenings. Try to find shoes with padded ankles for protection and support.

2. What to put on babies feet when they start walking?

If you feel your baby needs a little something-something on their feet, you can use booties or socks with non-skid bottoms to prevent slipping while walking inside.

3. Should beginning walkers wear shoes?

Shoes are definitely not necessary in a child's ability to learn to walk. However, shoes do have something to offer the child: protection. Shoes will protect a child's foot from sharp objects. With this in mind, shoes should have closed toes, as many children tend to drag their toes when learning how to walk.

4. Do you want hard or soft sole for baby when they start walking?

Yee Wong, creator of SoftBaby organic baby clothing, says she advises clients not to rush the developmental process, but to wait until they have a skilled and confident walker on their hands before putting their baby in hard-soled shoes; which typically means waiting until she is at least 15 months of age or older.