Ordered these for daughter. She was 2 and starting her first dance class when I got them, and had small feet because she was not a big kid (still isn't). She couldn't even get her little foot into the size 6. However, when we got a size 6 from Payless, she fit in them just fine. Returning this pair would have been a hassle, so we just kept them and learned our lesson. At 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 years old, a $10 Payless pair is just fine. And you can return with no hassle if they don't fit. Live and learn, Mommy!