So I buy these for all my kids (under 10).  They are super fast to get on, and they are roomy enough that they easily slip and off.  All my kids have pretty skinny feet, and I think generally this is a shoe for wider feet.  But no complaints from them.  They inevitably choose this shoe to go to school in, and of course it's a must for hiking.  Gym shoes just don't cut it when you want to walk on slippery trails, walk over shallow water, hoist yourself up on a downed tree....all things kids love to do.  With these shoes on, I'm not worried it will be too slippery.  I would highly recommend them. I know the price is high, try to get 'em when they go on sale!