i wouldn't buy these, especially for children, again. the soles are so thick, my 4yr olds hardly get a bend in with their toes. this shoe is extremely narrow; it fits tightly all over because of this...they outgrow height wise quicker than they do length wise. the outside material comes off very easily near the toes. the lights have lasted several months, unlike several other brands. the nice look and the long lasting lights is what gave this shoe their 2 stars.