I expected more from stride rite. The back of the shoe was very tight and so my daughter complained about her heal hurting. My father bent the shoe a bunch of times to loosen it and break it in for her which really did help a lot. But, the seems and sewing tore. They just didn't hold up as nicely as I am use to with other stride rite products. I have this a 3 star because when she broke the shoes in, they seemed to fit her nicely and she seemed comfortable