Wanted a shoe to use for my toddler who is now trucking around pretty fast on his balance bike. He uses his toes to slow down so I wanted a shoe with a strong leather foundation/toe pocket that was going to last through the asphalt dragging. Ordered these in 8M and they fit true to size. My toddler can also put these on and take them off himself. The Velcro keeps them snug even after he puts them on. Slam dunk on what I bought them for.