Shopping: Best Baby Shoes

Freshly Picked With Sprinkles on Top

It doesn’t have to be summer for you to get your ice cream fix. These delicious leather moccasins by celeb baby fave (North West has a pair) Freshly Picked will keep the entire school year feeling sweet. The cute cone design paired with the sprinkle-and-ice-cream decorated cuffs is some fun footwear. $60, freshlypicked.com

Robeez Dino Dan Soft Soles

Live every week like it’s shark week with these funky flippers. These shoes, made of twill and leather, bring the shark into the real world with a 3D head and fins. An ankle band keeps the shoe on well, but the shark itself, with its teeth bared, should be enough of a selling point. $26, myrobeez.com.

Tiny Soles Acorn Easy Critter Bootie Frog

If your baby’s going to hop around, this frog is a natural foot friend. Soft and warm, these booties are easy to put on, and they stay on. Plus, the frog designs are cute and fun and let your baby express his or her playful, bouncy spirit. $30, tinysoles.com.

Mini Melissa Ultragirl II

Aren’t these shoes purr-fect? You don’t need a cat of your own to see how adorable this feline’s face is on the toe of these rubbery sandals. Pick from any seven of the colors (the black shoes are sparkly!) and watch your kid run around with these funky little slippers. $63, shopmelissa.com

Trimfoot Co. Baby Deer Crawling Stage Saddle Shoe

When shoes are this tiny and detailed, there’s nothing cuter than dressing your little boy like a little man. He’ll be ready to take on the world with these sweet little saddle shoes. Plus, he’ll look fancy all the time, ready for any workforce challenges or casual dinner parties. $20, trimfootco.com.

Ralph Lauren Briley Lambskin Slipper

You don’t need to be a ballerina to wear this ballet flat. Soft and pretty, the lambskin slippers feature a big, soft bow that makes the shoes easy to put on and take off (although, why would you ever want to take them off?). Perfect for any sweet little lady. $42, ralphlauren.com

Umi Shoes Bodi B

Want the look of an adult shoe with all the function of a kid’s shoe? Look no further. These Umi shoes are made for climbers and adventurers, but still have the look of a sleek leather High Top. Plus, the high top helps support his ankles as he explores. $60, umishoes.com

UGG Kid’s Bixbee

For a super-plush slipper they can wear outdoors, UGG has you covered. This bootie, in five cool colors, is soft and stylish. It uses a hook-and-loop closure for easy dressing, and has treads on the bottom to help babies just starting to walk. $35, uggaustralia.com

Pediped Originals Cliff - White, Navy

These cool sneaks for baby are lightweight, cool, and totally comfy! With a soft leather sole and a Velcro strap for easy on and off, these shoes are a delight for both parents and little ones (newborn to 2 years). $37, pediped.com.

Converse First Star Infant

Nobody said you and your baby can’t match! Lace up a classic pair of Converse leather high tops in one of their bold colors for that cool, classic, sneaker look that only Chucks give you. $22, converse.com.