These are poorly constructed overall let alone for a child. They are advertised as a sneaker but do not look or are even designed as a sneaker. They are like a shoe to be worn with a dress. My daughter was running with her feet pointed out from the giant plastic "ballerina button" on the bottom of the sole and it was VERY uncomfortable. She wore them about a week and they began coming apart. The cheap fabric comprising the shoe was disconnecting from the cheap plastic sole. I am going to return them as soon as I get a chance. Don't buy these.