I have always been partial to Keens havings the Newport sandal for camping and the Toyah hiking shoe. They are in general a good comfortable stable wide shoe. When my children were little, I found them a great durable shoe that were stable for their tenuous first steps and provided grip on the slick surfaces around our home. I've experiemented with other brands and have recently come back to Keen. Both of my children currently have another pair of Keens for their school shoes and I appreciate the rubber toe (she wears down the top because she drags her feet/ toes down when she is on the tricycle at school). Although my adult shoes have run true to size, I have found that the toddler shoes tend to run large. She is currently sizing into a 10 toddler but comfortably wears the 9 right now. I would give this shoe 5 stars except the way it's designed, it's difficult for my daughter to put the shoe on herself. The velco does not easily pull out of the slot so she typically gets frustrated because she is trying to fit her foot into a very small open area. I can easily pull the velcro out and put it on her, but until her dexterity is a bit more coordinated it is not an independent toddler shoe.