Winter babies need shoes. That’s my opinion anyway. Though my son was born in the winter, I was able avoid the necessity of them until he was about 6 months old and we traveled to a place much colder (and higher) than where we live. I’m not a big believer in shoes for babies – give those feet some room to breathe- or something like that. But, facing the realities of cold winters shoes become a necessity.

Knowing that they aren’t going to fit more than a nanosecond or two, going cheap or going cute is the obvious choice. I usually believe in choosing one and choosing a cute one.

These New Balance Infant Boy shoes are both. On sale at half price and as cute as can be – they are a perfect starter shoe. Unhindered by the need for various shoes for different occasions until say 7, 8 or even 15 (years that is, not months) baby boys can go just about anywhere with just one pair of shoes. This light blue pair has soft suede soles, leaving lots of room for toes squirm and an all leather upper that’s easy to keep clean.

Like any good sport shoe, the inners manage moisture keeping tiny feet dry and warm. No reason not to start teaching your child the benefits of good shoes early now is there?