Here is what I look for in a winter bootie for my toddler: 🥾 Wide Toe: A wide toe box allows toddlers’ feet to spread naturally, promoting comfort and healthy foot development as they play and explore. 🥾 Soft & Bendable Sole: A flexible sole helps toddlers feel the ground beneath them, enhancing their balance and coordination while allowing for natural foot movement. 🥾 “Bootie” or shoe that stops around the ankle: Ankle-height design provides extra support and stability, reducing the risk of rolled ankles during active play while still allowing for a natural and flexible walk from the ankle. 🥾 Faux Fur or Fleece lining: Insulating materials keep little feet warm and cozy, ensuring comfort in cold winter weather. 🥾 Pull tab on heel: A pull tab makes it easy for parents and toddlers to put shoes on and take them off, promoting independence in dressing. 🥾 Velcro laces: Velcro closures allow for quick adjustments and easy on-and-off, making it simpler for toddlers to manage their footwear. 🥾 Waterproof or Weatherproof exterior: A waterproof exterior protects tiny feet from snow, rain, and slush, keeping them dry and comfortable during winter adventures. LTKKids LTKBaby LTKShoeCrush