This is my third pair of the exact same shoes - my 7 year old has gone through 3 sizes in two years.  I love this shoe.  It fits my son's feet - and they run toward the wider size.  No laces to struggle with.  We call them his mud shoes and they are great for most seasons here in Maine - except snow...They never wear out, his foot just grows.  I throw them in the washer/dryer and they look great!  They are more durable than sneakers for most activities.  He hikes, runs, rock climbs, jungle gym climbs, chases, bikes, razor's, and walks the beach in these shoes.  My only wish?  I could find them in the blue/grey.  I'm getting bored with the brown/orange.  My son isn't though - just a mommy thing...