My little one loves wearing these shoes and when he wears them he gets compliments. I originally bought them to complement the gray and black suit he was wearing. Now I use them to highlight any monochromatic outfit he wears. The soles are firm, so he likes the sound they make on the hardwood floor, like loud tap shoes. The quality is excellent - as my little one runs and has temper tantrums I need to make sure his shoes can handle it and they certainly do. I definitely recommend this product!