Sandals for a Walking 11 month old...

[Anonymous]

I was hoping someone could recommend a boys sandal for a fat-footed 11 month old who is walking. I've been through Nordstroms and the staff seemed clueless. I am also near a Stride Rite, but they were too busy to help me. He seems to be a size 6 or 7 (huge feet) but I am not sure. If you have a favorite walking sandal let me know!

Baby has some shoes from the Gap and Children's Place but he cannot walk in them. Thanks so much!!

[Anonymous]

We got these for my older son when he first started to walk 2 years ago. His feet were also wide and I believe a size 6. They lasted him the whole summer and into the fall. We liked them so much we got them again the next summer.

http://www.striderite.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=315&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=222&iSubCat=226&iProductID=315&sColor=14

My younger son is about to walk as well - I might get him the same ones!

[Anonymous]

I saw some sandals at Target. They fit our 12 mo. DD great (easy on, easy off) and all the sizes and colors were stocked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I saw some sandals at Target. They fit our 12 mo. DD great (easy on, easy off) and all the sizes and colors were stocked.

We were just at Target. The only pair that looked supportive enough for him to walk in were too big in size 7 and sold out in size 6. Since he is just walking and still wobbly he needs a lot of support.

[Anonymous]

Try the Shoe Train at Cabin John Mall in Potomac. They are specialists and will be able to properly fit your son. If he is a new walker and has wide feet, I would not just get any old pair from Target, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Try the Shoe Train at Cabin John Mall in Potomac. They are specialists and will be able to properly fit your son. If he is a new walker and has wide feet, I would not just get any old pair from Target, etc.

i second this post. we also like ramer's near ch ch circle.

[Anonymous]

And if you're in NOVA, Bradshaw's on Lee Highway is also a great children's shoe store. If your child isn't ready for shoes, they'll send you away!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And if you're in NOVA, Bradshaw's on Lee Highway is also a great children's shoe store. If your child isn't ready for shoes, they'll send you away!

I am the 14:26 poster who bought the Stride Rites. I actually got them at Bradshaws since I live within walking distance of there. I have not been thrilled with their customer service lately, though, and they seem to be out of everything I usually want since then.