I buy shoes from Amazon for my children because I enjoy being able to put them in high-quality shoes for the same price as crummy footwear from large retailers. These shoes are made of an extremely soft leather that will naturally stretch with the flex of a child's foot. This makes for a beautiful fit, but the shoes do look a bit worn right away. For the price, however, you can't beat them: the colors are bright, the flower cut-outs are a wonderful detail, and the sole is light yet durable. They ran true to size.