First, let me say these shoes look very well made, and my son would have loved them had they been wide enough for his feet. I ordered a wide, as all reviews I've read state that Stride Rite make a good wide shoe. Unfortunately, I couldn't get my sons feet in them- the opening and top were too small. I didn't think his feet were THAT wide, but alas, I have to return them. I'd recommend just making sure Stride Rite wide shoes fit before ordering them- maybe try on a random pair of Stride Wide wide at a store before ordering these.