The shoes fit fine but when we received them there were threads sticking out everywhere on the Velcro strap. We purchased these july21st and I noticed the other day that the Velcro strap is falling apart more. There is a rubber grip at the end that is hanging on by a tiny thread. I doubt I can return them now but won't spend $40 on stride rite anymore when they are supposed to be such good shoes. Very disappointed.