I really appreciate practical and comfortable shoes for young children. These White as Snow Sandals by Bella Baby look comfortable and supportive for young walkers. Don’t worry that they’re white, as they’re totally machine washable.

These soft top play shoes with firm waffle soles should be your go-to sandals for the rest of the warm weather. They go on easily with a velcro adjustable closure. Available in sizes 6 weeks to 12 months. Buy a few pairs in various sizes at FrogsFrillsandDaffodils.com for $11.95, because these are a staple you’ll want for your child as she grows older.

I love to see little feet in sandals in warm weather.  They always look so sweet and summery.  My girls don’t get to wear them much because of all the mulch at school and daycare, but I always love to look at them just the same.

These original Salt-Water Sandals by Hoy Shoe are especially nice.  They have been a summer staple for many families for quite some time, and even celebrity parents like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are fans.  Available in infant and toddler sizes, these shoes are made of high-quality leather and are constructed to last.

You can buy a pair for $35 to $47 at Zappos.com.  Sizes for older girls and women are also available, as are a wide range of colors and styles.

My longtime commitment to vegetarianism leads me to buy non-leather shoes for myself, but my one cheat has always been shoes for my kids.  I have just encountered so much difficulty trying to find quality non-leather footwear that will support their growing feet.  That’s why I was so excited to stumble upon this line of toddler shoes from Soft Star.

I love these sandals, which clearly have a foot-friendly design.  The soft soles are perfect for foot development, and they look airy and comfortable.  I love the contrast between the blue and pink.  The shoes are hand-made from simulated leather.  You can purchase a pair for $46 at wilddill.com.

Called a “mommy gift”, these monogrammed sandals aren’t a bad idea for the shoe lover on your list. Though I would pass up some of the available options, these wooden numbers with polka dots aren’t half bad. Though I wouldn’t mind them in some other color, they’re still fairly versatile, good for matching with jeans, skirts, or casual pants. They’d be easy to slip into for parties on the patio (going in and out with drinks and to the washroom is much easier in slip-ons), for pregnant mommies who no longer have an easy time bending over to do up shoes, and for new mommies with no time for fussy shoes. As I mentioned, I’d prefer another color and that wouldn’t be a problem with the tons of options available to the choosy mom, including painted soles in animal print, dots, and zebra. With sizes going from 4 to 11.5 and a price tag of $120, yours can be customized at roseberrycreekdesigns.com.