I ordered these in extra wide for my very active three-year-old daughter who has very wide feet. They fit her perfectly and are very comfy and easy for her to put on and take off. I like it that the Velcro attatches to itself all the way across the straps instead of just at the end of each strap. She has a pair of Reeboks that only have a tiny bit of Velcro at the strap ends, and the straps sometimes come loose and pose a running hazard. This Stride Rite sneaker is very rugged and well-made and has a great, grippy sole. In fact, when I'm holding her and the soles rub against my bare legs it HURTS, because the traction is so good. It's like a mini well-made adult sneaker. Well done, Stride Rite!