This is a sweet little shoe, but the wide sizes aren't wide enough for children with truly wide feet.  I could tell with just one look that it wasn't as wide as her Stride Rite and New Balance shoes.  Sure enough, she got upset when I put them on her because they hurt her feet.  The wide sizes are best for kids whose feet are just a little wider than a regular size.  It just won't fit chubby-footed kids like my daughter.