Nike's new 'unnecessary' baby shoes have been criticised by podiatrists.
The £45 trainers, which have been labelled a 'very expensive pair of socks' on social media, could hinder walking and disrupt balance, experts have warned.
Although Nike says its baby shoe is 'crucial for early walkers' and designed to 'promote natural gait development', it's best for babies to walk barefoot, according to Rob Payne, a leading musculoskeletal podiatrist from the London Podiatry Centre.
Mr Payne, who has worked with Premier League football clubs and Olympic athletes, said 'the necessity of wearing trainers is questionable' for babies.