Bought these for my 8 year old daughter who is very slim and struggles to find shoes - especially walking shoes - that aren't ridiculously bulky on her feet. So far she's found these very comfortable and easy going. Definitely more of a trainer/walking shoe hybrid than a full-on trekking shoe, but does an 8 year old really need anything more? As far as I can tell so far, these seem excellent value for money, and I guess only time will tell just how robust they turn out to be.