Maybe it jsut me, but I swear my daughter is running faster and smoother with better balance than with her old shoes.  She might jsut be getting bigger and stronger.  But good quality shoes can't hurt.  I expect these to bee more durable than generic Wally World specials and seem to fit better an are more supprotive.  Now that she's in a daycare where she where's shoes all day long, I think it's improtant ot have good shoes that fit well, are very breathable and supportive.  For sandles in summer whe were Keens.  They lasted all summer easily.  I expect these to do the same.  THe cheap sandles and shoes we had been buying didn't last 2 months.  The sizing seems about right.