We received these shoes for our son last week. I typically go for Stride Rite shoes for him, as I know the sizes run true, but decided to give these a shot. I ordered a size 12 wide, as his feet are a little on the wider/thicker side-- these are sized just right. They are a really sharp looking shoe, he was excited to wear them! (which is not normal!) I usually have him wear new shoes for short periods of time to make sure they don't hurt his feet, but he insisted on wearing them to the Zoo two days after we received them. I brought extras just in case his feet hurt, but he said they felt good all day. I like the tread; it seems far more &#34;grippy&#34; than most other kids' shoes or hikers. The color (green/grey) seems to be a great combo for little boys who like to walk through grubby places! We are a week in and they still look perfect after daily wear. (As they should!) Great product - we'll update if we find flaws!