When I went in to buy my daughter some shoes, the sales lady was so helpful. She actually measured my daughter's foot and told me that she would need a wide shoe, my daughter's feet are a little on the chunky side. She showed me the shoes that were made to support early walkers and the shoes were great. My daughter started walking at 10 months. We went back a month later and baught her two pairs of sandles for the summer. Thanks for the help!