I bought this pair of shoes for my 6 year old son who is very active and typically rough on shoes. So far these have held up considerably well, renewing my faith in Nike's quality. They fit about a half sz. too small as most Nike's seem to but they are roomy in the toe box giving a nice comfy fit overall. They look awesome, my son says they perform well, and we love the lace & velcro combo also. I think we'll buy another pair when these are ready for retirement!