They had a hole in the tips of the rubber band. Didn't have time to replace them as I needed them the day after they arrived. She wore it with a hole, and the tie seemed to cover her. Little shoes like that are hard to find. My other daughter has leather shoes which feel and look much nicer. If this is a temporary phenomenon, like all shoes of this age, then you can choose cheaper ones. They work for teaching, but not for photography or concerts.
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