I have been looking for good shoes for my twins for a long time and recently decided to try them. I've tried other brands and didn't like the quality. I have to admit I wasn't too sure if they were well made and wouldn't shrink after the first wash. But they stayed the same size and they are so soft! Since then I've only bought this brand (and a few more) for my kids! I bought this shoe because my twins liked the design and they were very light. When you hold them you can tell that they are not