I think these sandals are sturdy, adorable, and worth the money. I routinely buy pediped for my son as they are great shoes. He has gone up a size recently and I ordered these sandals and another pair of Pediped shoes in the same size off Amazon.. size 23/7. The shoes (I can't remember the stye name but they  are sneakers) fit great and he loves them. But these sandals have a different sized opening around the ankle (slightly larger) and don't stay on his feet.. so I am having to return them. I'm torn between ordering a size down or just not worrying about it...
Oh well. Great sandals, but I am having to return them.