lea - i wouldn't say it is 'bad' to have shoes on pre-walkers, but it is recommended not to put any shoes on til they are up and walking confidently. This is because the feet don't develope properly if they are cramped up in shoes which might be a bit tight. I don't put shoes on Archie but that is more cause of money reasons and i myself love to be barefoot as much as possible cause i find it comfy and free so i just do the same for him.

Don't get stressed about it or anything, just keep an eye on Ems shoes and make sure they have plenty of room to wriggle his toes around and grow.

i did a great big post with personals and then the screen froze so i cracked it and turned computer off, that was couple of hours ago, so sorry for no personals, its not that i don't care, just annoyed at computer.