That the shoes be very large was here now already so often mentioned that I ordered is 2 sizes smaller. Instead of size 21 my daughter now wears the shoes in 18/19 and can also after a growth spurt safely tighten yet. To date, flexible and soft shoes have been tested only on the playground and in the garden, yet hold their shape very well and also the Velcro sticks yet. My daughter still has very greasy feet and a high instep, which in the shoe selection often causes problems. This Aqua shoe does not cut and holds still on foot. Whether the shoes are also for the beach, we will try, but I would order them as comfortable outdoor shoe because of the acceptable price at any time.