Starbie makes only high quality baby moccasins. Using genuine leather that stretches with soft touch that protects your baby's foots while walking. These are comparable quality to big brand name such as Freshly Picked. There are many cheaper shoes , but believe me, the qualities are not the same. I had experienced myself, and wasted money. Invest a good pair of shoes that are made to last for your little one These Purple Mary Jane are made of genuine leather with decorative bows on the sides. This styles runs slightly wider than my buckled Mary Janes, Ideal for Babies with Wide feet. Premium quality soft genuine leather for toddler's delicate skin. Durable Soles: leather plus diamond grip pattern non-slip rubber. Soft and flexible that are good for foot development. Hook Loop closure topped with a bow on the sides make it easy to put on and off. Comfortable walking shoes for the outdoor with padded insoles. Age is for references in general. When picking the size, please refer to Sizing Guide Photos for sizing help. After measuring child's feet, we recommend adding about 3/8 inches (or 1 CM) to the feet's length for child's foot development. Every kid is different. For example, some 7 months old baby girls are still in size 2. Some 18 months old boys wear size 5 to 6 already.