Just got these in the mail, and they seem to be very nicely made (I ordered the blue patent).  They seem to run at least 1/2 size large, so they don't quite fit yet but my daughter insisted on wearing them anyway! They seem to be made for more narrow feet, which is perfect for us.  Hopefully they will last several months once she fits into them properly.  The reason for giving them 4 stars-- these have SYNTHETIC patent uppers, not leather like the description implies.  However, the linings are leather so the shoes should breathe very well.  Also, these have a bit more support than I usually like in a children's shoe (I am a big believer that barefoot is best for developing feet, and I try to find shoes that have flexible soles, soft leather, and minimal support for everyday wear-- see kai run is one of my favorite brands right now).  Anyway, I found these for a steal, and this brand has a great reputation.  I hope the patent uppers will hold up to my daughter's rough and tumble play.  The most important thing is that my 2 1/2 year old seems to love them-- as long as she is happy and will actually wear them (a tall order these days) I feel they are worth the price.