These shoes are super cute and my 5 year old daughter wore them with her Halloween costume. A little big, but she could walk normally in it. We didn't even stop before she complained of pain. She insisted on leaving her. We went another block and she started complaining again and I checked and there were already blisters on the insides of her legs. The one on her right leg was bad enough to leave a scar. Just a 2 block walk. They may be suitable for indoor play, but not for serious walks.