Stride Rite

SRT Emilia (Infant/Toddler)

After spending 7 years fitting shoes I feel it is only appropriate to help share some shoe fitting knowledge! These are phenomenal first walkers. If you have the opportunity to get into a store where you can measure your child's foot do so! Any knowledgeable shoe fitter should be able to advise you about how to fit your little one simply by looking at their foot. A child with a narrow foot would need a half size up from their measurement but a child with a medium or wide foot will need a size up. They run full enough that most little ones will only require a medium width. When fitting babies you should make sure that the shoe doesn't have an arch in it because they still have a pad of fat where their arch is in order to support and protect their feet. Children NEED room in front of their toes. A properly fit shoe will provide a thumbs width of length between the end of their toe and the end of the shoe. If you are looking for other guidelines to use when fitting your child you should take a look at stride rite or Clark's websites.

I bought these shoes for my 1 year old, because she is starting to walk. I love these shoes, because of the soft leather. I ordered the same shoes for my daughter 7 years ago. So I have to order for my second one. That's how great they are. I wouldn't buy any other shoe for my babies first walking she.

I bought these shoes for my grand-daughter. We couldn't have been happier. They fit true to size and are the best for baby when she is standing but before she is walking. The sole is flexible so baby's foot will continue to develop properly yet great for outdoor use. They also match everything.

I swear by Stride Rite shoes for babies just learning to walk. Thats all my kids wore, and now I bought my grandaughter her first pair! They offer great support and are light weight. Photo of her modeling her shoes...she loves them!