My boy was super excited when he got these shoes. He was happy enoguh just to get the cute box that it came in with the picture of the super heroes on the lid. However, I am not so excited at the extreme amount of effort it takes to get his foot into the shoe. I personally would not describe them as wide. In the very least the opening is too narrow and we have to practically force his foot in. There are elastic parts either side of the opening, and one lonely strap at the top, but these do not enable a loose, easy entry. Although, once his foot finally gets in there, it's fine. I personally would love to send them back, but both son and father love the shoes too much and I think neither one would forgive me...