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we don't make shoes.
we make rocketships.

The precision and technology that threads through our shoes could send you to the moon and back.

Well... you know what we mean.

first walkers
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Built for wobbly cruisers and rookie walkers ready to explore the living room and beyond on two feet.

Made with a seamless construction that cradles their foot's natural shape and flexible rounded soles to move with baby's feet.

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independent walkers
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SRtech provides sturdier structure and tread design for independent walkers curiously navigating new terrain.

Made with a tread design outsole for multi-directional flexibility and sensory pods to feel the ground beneath for better traction and grip.

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machine washables
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Endless messes are just part of parenthood.
Hand washing doesn't have to be.

These shoes are designed for play with scuff proof technology and durability.

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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.