These are really pretty shoes.  They are also well-made with a nice sole for walking and even running and jumping.  So they are practical and fancy.  Plus they are not as expensive as the brand I usually purchase.  The first time she wore them, my daughter kept saying the sides where the strap starts and ends were bothering her.  But perhaps the shoes were broken in because she's worn them a couple times, asking to wear them and having no complaints at all.