I would NOT recommend these shoes. They appear good quality but the fit is small. I even went up a size and although their is plenty of toe space the Velcro closure area is too tight. My kid does NOT have big/chubby feet but these shoes are tight, difficult to put on, & difficult to Velcro. My 2.5 yr old has been able to put on her own shoes & Velcro close for quite some time but with these she is not able to put them on or do the closure - if I knew that was going to happen I would have bought another brand with laces since I have to help every time now.