I bought these because my daughter needed a bigger pair of sneakers.  I thought they had a full velcro loop closure (where the velcro strap crosses the foot twice), but it turns out that it's just a strap that goes over once and attaches on the side.  As such, it won't stay shut on my child's foot.  She has only had these shoes for 1 month and the velcro won't stay shut. Sure they are good for her feet - but what good are they if they won't stay ON (since they won't stay shut, she takes them off constantly).