With them being labeled as XW, they were more narrow than a pair of M in another brand.  I ordered them for my 4 yr old grandson, who wears AFO's (Ankle-Foot-orthotic braces).  The brace encases the foot, so goes down into the shoe, also.  This is the reason an XW was ordered.  We liked the appearance of the shoe, but it just wasn't wide enough for a child with AFO's.  Sorry they had to be returned.