Is it good for babies when they are first learning to walk to wear shoes?

Yes: Its more for protection than support at this stage, especially if they are walking outside.

Depends...: For learning to walk around the house it is best for a baby to be barefoot. The sensitivity of the bottom of the foot is important for balance. Once the baby is walking, it will be easier to transition to shoes. If the child is outside and mobile (walking or crawling) shoes are important for protection.

No: Four decades ago shoe sellers convinced many that stiff shoes were needed to properly learn to walk.Evidence based research debunked this myth. Babies walk when ready and at most need rubber soled socks, unless outside where soft moccasins are fine. Kids forced into shoes at this stage fall more often.