When each of my kids started to take their first steps, my first step was to buy them their first pair of shoes. This is such a huge milestone and there is always such a sense of excitement and overwhelming joy around this special moment. Baby steps are the best!

I definitely noticed right aways there was a trend in the marketplace for first walkers and I was never happy with the styles, colors and general design. Yes, I’m sure there is a reason first walkers need to be of a certain shape, but is it too much to ask that they can be slightly more stylish?

I was thrilled to discover a shop called Friendly Rooster. Friendly Rooster specializes in name brand, high quality and stylish shoes for babies and toddlers that are healthy for foot development during the walking years. Brands include Tip Toey Joey, Native, Pedi Ped, Livie & Luca and many others, all which display responsibility towards environmental and social issues.

My kids wear Natives each summer and I love how environmentally conscious this brand is. I was also happy to discover for my littlest Harlow a brand called Livie & Luca. These shoes are perfect for her as she has now taken off and is walking on her own. I love the metallic color and they are such a perfect balance of comfort and great design.

Friendly Rooster also carries Tip Toey Joey. This exclusive brand is from Brazil and it’s very rare to find these shoes anywhere else. They allow your child’s feet to breathe, grow without restriction, flex naturally, and they feature a contoured design to match the shape of your child’s feet. They are also on the cutting edge of style and fun to look at!

Friendly Rooster truly has the best styles for baby girl walking shoes and baby boy walking shoes. I am going to recommend this site to all my friends and also am offering my readers a special discount of 15% to use through February 28th. Please use the coupon code at checkout: GOTHAM15

I’m also helping Friendly Rooster celebrate their 5 year anniversary by hosting a Instagram Contest over on my page (@Gothamlove) I will be giving away a $50 credit to Friendly Rooster which also ends on 2/28. Friendly Rooster will also be celebrating their anniversary in March by running special giveaways and discounts all month long. You should sign up for their newsletter (located on the bottom of their website) to stay in the know. Good Luck!

To learn more about Friendly Rooster, please visit www.friendlyrooster.com

xoxo,

Suzanne