I bought these shoes for my daughter who has wide feet. So few shoes come in a wide size, and even fewer are gender-neutral. This style of shoes is timeless. They looked great on girls and boys for decades now. I'm not someone who wants to buy a lot of different kinds of shoes for kids who may only wear them for 3-12 months. That's part of what I love about these. You could pair them with a dress or with jeans, and they'd look appropriate with either. My little girl now has Penny loafers, sneakers, and cowboy boots and I figure that's all she needs.I bought the burgundy and I am very pleased. I got a size 4w for a girl who fits into 3w, and they're a tad big, but not so big she can't walk in them, just big enough I know they'll last the winter. She loves them, says they're very comfortable. Recommended!