This time we were really disappointed by Meindl. Our sons wear this kind of shoes for many years, but this time the lace is much too narrow and provides for children with slightly higher instep too little room for maneuver. Our son came simply barely slip into the boot. And as much train was on the "device" that one must fear that the same does not hold for long. So the shoes back. Optically very appealing and comfortable when you walk in ... Too bad.