Just doesnt appear that one of the design goals or intended uses was rough and tumble play. I like it and looks stylist to be honest. I love the length and fit! Sole has no give, Doesn’t bend. They fit great and we’re really cheap. Light jackets and maybe tshirts and that’s it. It easily stores all of my boots so that they stay dry from the elements and I love how it looks in my garage. My feet are usually medium width but these “narrow” width are way too narrow and tight. After considering styles from Naot, Vionic, Teva, Fly London, Crocs, Sketchers, Vince, Converse, and Superga, I selected this FitFlop ballet wedge in the taupe snakeskin print in my regular women’s street shoe size 7. I love that it’s very slimming in front and lifts in the back.