I bought the first pair when my toddler first started walking by the suggestion of a friend and by reading others reviews.  My daughter loved them.  We LOVE how these shoes last longer since they come with an insert.  You should buy these a size up, wear the insert for as long as needed, then take the insert out.  My daughter is now three and I have just purchased her third pair.  I think she was in a size 6 when I bought her first pair. She is now in a 10.5 and we've only bought 3 pairs!  Well worth the money and they hold up to a lot of wear and tear. The second pair she wore almost every day, was outside and running everywhere and they look practically brand new.  I think this third pair will really be the test since she's even more active now.  Maybe I'll update my review after she wears this pair for awhile.  Right now, we LOVE this shoe!  And by the way, I've tried to buy cheaper versions and nothing compares.  This is her go-to pair of shoes.  They are cute and you can wear them with socks or without, with jeans, capris, shorts or skirts.  They look great with everything!  Buy these you won't regret it.