I actually took Jackson's two pairs of cheapo sandals back to the store today. I didn't think after getting them home and having a good look at them that they were flexible enough. I went to Myer and looked at Clarks, but thought $49-$69 was a bit riduculous for a 16 month old's shoes that he will outgrow by the time he is 2 anyway. I ended up getting a pair of crosby's which were $25, they are buckle and velcro, open toe, closed heel, suede leather upper, and leather inner with a very flexible but thick durable rubber sole. They are gorgeous, very trendy looking and he was running down the hall in them 1st go. They were from payless.