I bought these for my 9yo who wears between a 4 and 5 depending on the shoe and brand. I bought these in a 5 because his feet are still growing and I wanted them to last more than one summer. His feet were swimming in these. He has another pair of sneakers that are a 5 and they fit perfectly, while he has a pair that are a 4 that fit perfectly as well. I'm not really sure they have any kind of regulation with these boys "big kid" shoe sizes. They are so unpredictable. Anyway. These look amazing when you get them, they are clearly well made and I'm sure will be perfect once we get the right size. I returned them today and ordered a size 4.These shoes are a summer sneaker/sandal, they have mess across the top and elastic laces for tightening. However, when my son tried to tighten them these laces got too long and looked horrible. The laces attach to a velcro spot on the toe so that they arent loose for tripping, but when you pull on it to make them tighter and connect it to this velcro patch it creates a large loop that sticks up on top of the shoe because the elastic is rather stiff not floppy. My son hated that part. I think if they need to be tightened they are too big. If your son or daughter has narrow feet these are not the best shoe. I posted a pic of what I'm talking about with the laces.My son liked these shoes. We took them camping and he wore them for a week straight... hiking, wading, walking, campfires and rough and tumble play. He continued to wear them for the rest of the summer. At some point, one of the elastic toggles broke off and the elastic separated, which annoyed him, but he just knotted it to the right tightness and continued wearing them. Other than that, they held up well. I am fairly sure he will still fit them this upcoming summer, since they ran large, which is a major plus in my book. Overall, I'd recommend these shoes with the caveat to be careful with the toggles and how hard you're pulling on them every time you put the shoes on.I cannot express how much I love these shoes! My son has been living in these shoes all summer! He wears them with socks and without socks, long pants or shorts. They are very versatile. They are perfect for daycare because he can't wear open-toed shoes when playing outside, yet they also run through the sprinklers and wet grass, so these are exactly what is needed. I love that they are comfy like a sneaker, but airy like a sandal and they dry fast like a water shoe!!! I got a good deal on these, so hopefully when I need to buy a new pair next year, I can find a good deal then too!Love love love these!!! My son puts them on by himself easily. Unlike Keens which are so hard even for me to get on him. These also don't smell at all!!!! Unlike Keens which make his feet smell so bad I can smell him from the front seat of the car. Gross! They breathe a lot better than Keens and are cuter. No blisters or any issues. My son has very narrow feet and yes these seem roomy but doesn't cause problems. May run a tad short. He loves them. I love them. They look great. Best kid shoe ever!!!We have been buying this same shoe for the last 2 summers. Always a great sandal that can withstand the water. This pair is very stiff in the back, compared to previous pairs and instantly rubbed an open blister on my son’s heel. We tried moleskin, but it didn’t help. Trying to figure out a way to break them in, without breaking down the back. If we can’t get them comfortable, they’re going to have to go back, because right now he can’t wear them at all without blisters rubbing on both heels.Easy on and off for a wide foot, easy to clean, quick to dry, well-made. Second summer buying these for our toddler, they last all season and still good to pass on. Hopefully grab another pair next summer.My toddler runs around in these and loves them. They have a wider toe box (similar to stride rites) so they don't squeeze his feet. I'm thinking about ordering every size of these since they have held up so well.These are not your average water proof hiking type outdoor shoes. They have a bit of edge and style to them. They are durable and the grips are superb. We gotnhe green and black ones. Our son can put them on and off himself and his toes stay safeMe encanto, es de muy buena calidadEstán muy bonitos, los colores tal como la fotografía y quedan tal como lo esperado