Stride Rite’s Baby Joy Mary Jane sneaker is very similar to a pair of Stride Rites that my three year old wore when she was just starting to walk. Although these shoes may not be as flashy as others she has owned, they are as versatile as can be. The Mary Jane style allows you to pair them with just about anything–dresses, pants, or shorts, while the simple blue and pink color scheme is a match for just about any outfit.  These are available in sizes from 4-8 and retail for $45. You can check them out at StrideRite.com.

These fun sneakers are from an older Babu Lulu line. We have a lot of clothes from this line, and my oldest daughter actually just outgrew these shoes. I searched high and low for them at the time. I even posted my first ”Wanted it Now” on ebay with no luck before finally stumbling upon them somewhere else. We loved them, and I was excited recently to see them make a reappearance online. The color scheme is perfect for fall, and they are a great match for outfits from this line (which are still alive and well on ebay and elsewhere). The only problem is that these are currently only available in a size 6. If that will fit your little one, you can pick them up for the bargain price of $16.50 at forgetmenotkids.com. I’ve seen a few pairs on ebay recently as well,

For a flashy and trendy diva kinda day, the Airspeed Toddler Girls’ Diva Sneakers are just the ticket. Pair them with a snazzy outfit (something by Gwen Stefani perhaps?), like a cool tank, a fun hat, and jeans, and she’s ready to lavish in all the attention she’ll get.  A wide Velcro closure will help get them on and off (as we all know how difficult—infuriating!!—putting shoes on kids can be.) If you’ve got boys, they’ve got similar styles for them as well. Nobody in the household has to lack in style, especially when these Size 8-11 sneaks are only $15 at WalMart.com.

If you’re looking for a nice quality sneaker for your little one, but don’t want to pay the high price tag of a quality sneaker, you might want to check out 6pm.com, where this adidas Kids Gazelle K shoe is currently on sale. Regularly $50, 6pm.com is selling the shoe for $27.20. They provide the comfort and support expected from adidas shoes in colors and styles to complement your child’s wardrobe. Available in toddler to youth sizes and Black/White/Bluebird or White/Collegiate Navy/Light Scarlet color combinations, you can view this training shoe at 6pm.com.

If you feel like splurging on some attention-grabbing footwear for your baby, you might want to check out these Gucci Baby Sneakers. These shoes are made in Italy out of the famous Gucci fabric and brown suede trim. A green and red stripe adorns the side of each shoe.

I usually find Gucci products to be a bit ostentatious, but these are actually fairly subdued. They also look like the would stay on fairly well. If you are a big Gucci fan and/or you want your little one’s feet to be the center of attention, you can buy a pair for $195 at bergdorfgoodman.com. They are available in sizes from 2-4 months up to 10-12 months.