Quora User, B.S. Marie Antoinette was in France over a span of 20 years and her popularity and image changed a lot over that time. Much of this was due to the fact that France itself was dramatically changing, making a full cycle from absolute monarchy to a republic, then back to an emperor in Napoleon.
Expert answer. Around the time children learn to walk, roughly any time between 8 and 18 months, they often have an unsteady gait, walk with their legs bowed and feet far apart, and sometimes prefer to walk on their tiptoes. The most common reason for walking on tiptoes is simply out of habit and because they CAN do it.
Also, stiffer soles can make walking harder for those just starting out because their feet are heavier, making them more likely to trip, Jana said. Before a baby starts walking, bare feet or socks are best, though any kind of shoes can be worn for decoration or warmth or to help keep the socks on, Andersen said. There's no harm done when shoes encase dangling feet, as long as they are not too tight or uncomfortable or have straps pinching their flesh, she said.