Soft-soled baby shoes offer a comfortable footwear option for babies because they aren't hard and rigid like traditional shoes and they don't constrict natural development and growth. 

All of the wiggling, kicking and other movements your baby does with his feet help him develop the foot muscles that he needs for walking. Tight, hard-soled shoes limit the amount of movement in your child's feet. Soft-soled shoes with plenty of space in them allow your baby to move his feet to avoid interruptions in development. 

Soft sole shoes also allow your baby to naturally grip the floor as they walk, helping them have better balance and better posture since they aren't trying to lift heavy shoes off the floor.