The shoe is nice- my 4yr old (9 1/2-10 shoe size)has the 10/11 croc and its great for him.  My two 1/2 year old wears a size 71/2 to 8 and his feet are a little broad but not huge.  I bought the 8/9 for him and they were tough to get on and his toe was close to the end . The next size up was way to large.  I did find one pair at Academy that fit him- they are 8/9 but much wider toe area. (not sure which croc but no holes in top and the back strap is adjustable.  I would suggest if your child is a 7.5 to 8 shoe buy the adjustable strap band or wait one more year.