Baby shoes (booties and sandals) for baby boys and girls

Buying Baby Shoes and Baby Booties: A Brief Guide

Once your little angel has taken their first steps, it's time to think about baby booties, baby boy shoes or baby girls shoes. With so many brands, styles and models available, the choices can seem overwhelming at first. And, of course, you need baby sandals and shoes which are going to help rather than hinder your tot as they learn to put one foot in front of the other.

Like baby booties, baby shoes and baby sandals need to be soft, and with flexible soles so your baby can balance properly on their feet. So baby boy or baby girl shoes with non-slip soles are a great investment, as long as they are not too thick. The area around the ankle needs to be flexible, allowing for free movement, and breathable materials are a good idea for all baby booties and shoes.

Don't buy girls' or baby boy shoes too big a size in the hope of getting extended use out of them, nor should baby sandals need a 'breaking in' period.

Examine how your little one walks in a pair of new baby boy or baby girl shoes. Do they appear to impede movement? When remove them, are there pinched areas of red spots? To make sure it's not too tight you should be able to put your little finger in between the baby's foot and the heel of the shoe, and there would ideally be around a thumb-width between the end of the shoe and the baby's toes.

Check the fit of the shoes or baby sandals every month, and you can expect to have to buy new girls' or baby boy shoes every three to six months.

Baby Shoes from Universal Textiles

At Universal Textiles, we're a leading online retailer of baby booties, baby sandals and shoes. We sell in small quantities, but if you're looking to buy wholesale, you can get in touch and talk to our wholesale manager.

We've got some of the cutest junior footwear you'll find anywhere online, whether you're looking for an extra-special pair of baby booties, baby boy shoes that are miniature trainers or a gorgeous pair of baby girl shoes that are perfect for a little miss's christening.

We've got some fantastic bargains on baby shoes, in many cases offering more than a third off the RRP.

Our Baby Boy Shoes

We have a delightful range of exquisitely made baby shoes, including high-quality blue trainers, currently priced at more than a third off. These shoes have a generous fitting, and are built for comfort.

Our Baby Girl Shoes

You'll love our baby girl shoes, as well, with designs from their favourite characters such as Dora the Explorer and Fifi and the Flower Tots.

With some 20 years' experience, when it comes to baby shoes, baby sandals and baby booties, we know what we're doing. We have a robust returns policy, and can deliver within three working days. See our website for our full range of products, and for more information.