Consumer Editor says
Your baby's first steps marks one of the many major milestones of childhood and they'll love the new sense of independence that walking brings them. It's perfectly fine to let them explore their new view of the world barefoot, but when they start to venture anywhere other than the soft surfaces of your home, you're likely to start thinking about shoes. Soft-soled shoes are a good option for cruising babies who are getting to grips with walking and strengthening the muscles in their feet. They also allow for more flexibility than hard-soled shoes and tend to be made from soft, breathable leather that keeps your babies precious tootsies comfortably sweat-free.
When will my baby need shoes?Once your child starts toddling around confidently without support, he's likely to be ready for his first pair of shoes. However, it's important to be patient. It's a lesser known fact that infant feet don't actually need shoes for support as the foot muscles are well equipped to do the job perfectly fine on their own! Walking barefoot will help build strength and co-ordination in his legs so encourage him to explore his new skill by letting him walk on different textured surfaces like sand, wooden floors, soft carpet and tiles. He'll love the contrasting sensations and it will increase his appetite for walking. Meet our panel of parentsThis months panel are from East Barnet and Dulwich and met through various mother & baby clubs. They've been busy road-testing the shoes for the past three months and have enjoyed watching their babies' model this season's latest styles and designs! The panel hard at work
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Lara
Thomas and Finn, Consumer Editor and Product Tester! 
