Shoes or Barefoot

Ashley
My daughter is on the cusp of learning how to walk. Her daycare suggested giving her hard sole shoes to help her with the process. But I read somewhere that's shoes just get in the way because they are so hard. Barefoot or soft sole shoes are better for their feet. 
What has this experience been for you moms? I prefer to let her stay barefoot (or socks with the gippers on the bottom).