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The Best Shoes for New Walkers

Make walking days easier with Stride Rite's best shoes for babies learning to walk.

At Stride Rite, we know baby shoes. That's why we've created the best baby walking shoes to keep your little ones comfortable as they wiggle, flex, and move. Built for discovery, our best shoes for baby first steps include soft motion designs, rounded soles and flexible constructions to provide stability and comfortable, natural movement. Once they gain confidence, independent walkers need shoes that are built for next steps. SRtech features tread designs on the outer sole for multi-directional flex while secure closures keep shoes on their quick little feet. Memory foam footbeds and reinforced midsoles give them the comfort they need to navigate new ground. Shop soft motion and SRtech baby walking boots, Mary Janes, and sneakers to find the perfect pair for your rookie walker.