These skates came a few days after I ordered them.  Really cute and sturdy.  I'm a 30-something beginner skater who needed something for the skating rink.  These work GREAT on the smooth surfaces.  I did try it outside on the sidewalk--do NOT get these if you want outdoor skates and you're a beginner.  They are much much harder to skate with on cement.  This is probably due to the fact that I am a rookie, but I imagine there are MUCH better skates for the rough surfaces.  These are perfect for rink use.  I wear a size 5 shoe and the size 5's of these fit very well.  Very happy with my purchase.