I buy ONLY Stride Rite shoes because they seem very comfortable to walk in and my daughter loves them. I do like the style of this pair as they can be worn with dress up outfits or summer casual dresses. My only problem is that the back of the shoes curve in and it rubs against the back of the ankle which makes the skin raw. My girl's ankles become red and raw after wearing these all day. :( I guess I can fix it with band aids but it's just so tacky. I wish there's some type of softer material to protect the back.