These are not very wide or giving. They look like great shoes for a kid that has an average foot. My son has a super high arch and his toe area is wider. I also noticed these are very stiff. I will send them back but may have to try another brand which is unfortunate because I love Saucony. I wear them myself. I really like the Cohesion shoes i've been getting for years now because their wide widths are generous and they are actually pretty flexible because of the mesh upper. I was really hoping this kids shoe would offer the same benefits i've come to appreciate in the adult sizes.My child said these running shoes are very comfortable. They are nearly true-to-size, but I believe they run ever so slightly small. These were a great deal at $24.99 for size 3.5, perfect if you select a half size up to accomodate the smaller fit. The image is a bit deceiving and makes the laces look like they are no-tie bungee style, which they are not. The laces are standard ties with the extra length to tie a bow tucked behind the tongue of the shoe.Black top of shoe material is already showing wear. Our 4yo loves them but he plays rough and it is showing. Still Love Saucony for the fit, price, flexibility, look and wear.Like the look of the shoe. Not sure how well they will wear. Got a size bigger based on reviews and it was the right decision.Great little shoe, but the darn thing runs small. It looks nice, and is otherwise comfortable, but you must order a size up compared to what you normally wear.Shoe fit as expected but was also lighter than expected. I'm not sure how durable it will be for everyday use and running as majority of the shoe seems to be mesh. I'm concerned with the lace loops and reinforcements to keep them secured. Will see how they hold up. Saucony always worth a try!My 9 year old still has wide feet which means he can't wear most shoes that are on the shelves. These fit great, I did go up 1/2 a size just so I knew it would be okay. The heel is higher than the toes so he likes that he feels taller. They are wearing nicely.The shoe fits my 4-year old well. After the second time wearing them the shoelaces fell apart. I am very disappointed in the poor quality of laces put in these shoes!!Amazing quality compared to other top brands. Clean all round. Fit to size. Well worth every penny.Great shoe for my son!