These are nice and sparkly, true to size, and comfortable shoes. My 11 year-old daughter often complains of shoes being too stiff or uncomfortable on the back of the heel, she wore these with lace socks for about 8 hours and did not complain at all. The construction of the shoe is very nice, the only thing I would point out is that the foam support inside the bows was showing a bit. But overall, very satisfied.