These shoes are really soft, flexible and comfortable. So they're perfect for kids who aren't used to wearing dress shoes and more used to sneakers. High quality. The black color is not shiny/glossy but more matte, which I prefer.
I have purchased this dress shoe repeatedly for my son since he could walk. It's great because the shoe not only looks nice, but is comfortable enough for my son to wear without complaining. We do double knot the laces just to prevent it from becoming untied. The quality is excellent too and since my son has wide feet it's nice that these shoes fit comfortably!