My 6-year-old loves the look of the Skechers sneakers and they're quite comfortable. She's had three pairs now. They don't hold up nearly as well as the Puma, Nike, or Stride Rite shoes we've tried, though. The ornamentation quickly deteriorates, making the shoes look old and beat up after a month---and she's not wearing the same shoes every day. They're too expensive to hold up that poorly.