My daughter needed a shoe for walking home from school on a steep and often muddy trail.  They also needed to be light weight and not bulky so she could carry them easily in her back pack during the day.  She has a wide foot and these shoes fit nicely.  She usually does not like athletic shoes, but she was very pleased with the style.  Athletic shoes can make feet appear larger, but these do not have that effect.  These are working out very well overall.