Smallbirds Wool Runners, available at Allbirds, $55
Allbirds' innovative, comfortable, and sustainable wool runners are a unique take on sneakers, and make a great gift for all ages. Allbirds took all of the good stuff it's known for, put it into miniature form, and called it "Smallbirds" (we can't get over the name). The merino wool is so soft they don't even need to wear socks, the stretchiness will accomodate their quickly-growing feet, and while they have laces, the shoes can easily be slipped on and off just in case they haven't learned to tie them yet. The best part is that after a long, messy day outside, these can be thrown into the wash and come out looking good as new.