text: Very disappointed!! I have been buying these shoes for 5 years now and the last pair I ordered skinned the toe (leaving a grey mark) the first day my daughter wore them. My daughter is so much easier on her shoes now as compared to when she was younger. They have obviously changed how these shoes are made. They are not made with the same materials they once were. Might possibly be why Stride Rite stopped carrying them in their stores. I'm super disappointed because this was always my go-to, best made shoe for my daughter. Do not waste your money on these cheap shoes, they are no better than the ones you can purchase at Target.