I love these sandals for my 6yo and she was able to put them on and wear from day 1 with no problems.  First purchase of these sandals as our local Stride Rite store has gone out of business and for 20 years through 5 kids we have only purchased stride rite while they're still littles.  Stride rite offers proper heel and arch support which is extremely important for the growing foot.  The larger her foot gets, it becomes increasingly harder to find a summer dressy sandal for church with a CLOSED TOE.  Even from Stride Rite.  I don't know why shoe manufacturers make so many open toed sandals for kids - its an accident waiting to happen. I will continue to buy this sandal until she grows out of it.  STRIDE RITE:  IF YOU READ THIS REVIEW PLEASE GIVE US MORE OPTIONS FOR CLOSED TOE SUMMER SANDALS!!