The first time that I took my niece shoe shopping, she was 18 months old; this was the shoe that she picked out (in pink, of course). She's 4 now, and on her 3rd pair of the sandals. From a kid's perspective, the shoes are comfortable; they don't stick, bind, or rub little feet the wrong way. They are also easy for the little ones to put on and take off by themselves; definitely a plus! I'm guessing that I'll be purchasing several more pairs of these...as long as they come in a size to fit her foot. Love that they are available in so many colors, too!