My daughter can't wear regular width girl's shoes so I started buying her New Balance sneakers in the wide width. We have loved them! They are absolutely true to size, I actually have a foot measurer like the ones at the shoe store at home so I can keep track of the kids' feet and order new shoes on the computer as needed. (You can't judge the size of a shoe from the outside since it varies with the style and I can never feel their little toes through the shoe) The 688 is her most recent shoe and they are great. I was hesitant about the Z strap, worried it wouldn't really fasten the shoe on properly but it works great! She runs and climbs on the playground and has never had one of these slip off. Will buy again.