I haven't personally ordered these from Amazon but I have bought many pairs of Toms Canvas shoes and I just wanted to comment on the negativity associated with these shoes. This is a very trendy and artistic brand and the concept has always had an indie simple art to it. People saying they are poorly made and fall apart are probably using them in ways they shouldnt be used. I personally go on long walks and hikes through the city, woods, exc, and have never had the slightest issue. They are a great, and perfectly and artisticly designed. One of the only shoe brands I wear. I have never had any problems in durability and even if I had a pair fall apart after a month of use(very unlikely) they are still an exceptionally comfortable, fasionable, shoe and would buy another hapily. And in general think primarily of the child you are helping to cloth weather TOMS are your thing or not.