I have a very active toddler who runs, jumps, skips, twirls, climbs, dances... and she needs a shoe to do these things in that is comfortable, lightweight, supportive, and also cute! This is the perfect shoe! She can put them on herself thanks to the velcro. They are grippy enough on the bottom to safely climb on playground equipment, or walk on slick floors. They offer a lot of support and she can wear them all day without complaining. They also match a lot of her outfits. I will probably be buying these again in the next size when its time.--EDIT--We have now had 3 pairs of these and still love them! We've had Paradise Pink, Pink Sparkle, and a silver glitter one from Saucony Girls Baby Jazz HL Flat (Toddler/Little Kid)All have fit perfectly, and my daughter grew out of them LONG before they were worn out. I've washed them in the washer and dried them in the dryer a ton of times, and they've never fallen apart or gotten messed up from washing or drying. A lot of sneakers will warp, or the insoles will detach, after washing and drying. Not these. My daughter loves to stomp in puddles, walk in mud, play in sand, etc so I need shoes I can toss in the washer and dryer without a second thought.I love how durable these have been and how easy they are for my daughter to put them on. I will definitely keep purchasing these for my daughter.