I was hesitant to pay $40 for these for my son who is 19 months, but feel they are worth it. He loves them, they are comfortable and durable. They also work with his wide feet. I brought them right before our Florida trip and now they are the only shoes he wants to wear. I initially bought the keen  sandals but returned them. They aren't as soft and my son hated them. He would scream when I tried to get him to put them on.