my son had a severe injury on his leg that left him with plenty of issues, among them: waddling vs. walking straight and over the years every pair of shoes we get have had issues, because he favors the injured leg, he couldn't walk straight, and wore the heck out of that same shoe. He was so happy to get the new shoes,(he is disabled) so excited, that wore them right away and had to go for a long walk. As long as he is happy, we are all happy