This is the second pair we have bought - they're perfect for my child. Much more flexible bottom than the New Balances we tried (the soles of kids shoes should bend easily). Amazing bright color and comfortable. No complaints except my lazy kid would rather not tie laces.I bought these a few months ago for my 8 year old daughter. She wanted the same pair that her friend had and she was due for new shoes. I had never purchased this brand before, but they turned out to be great! She was wearing New Balance before and kept complaining that her feet hurt. She hasn't said a single word about her feet hurting since wearing these for two months (I think she need more arch support). Beautiful color and she is thrilled with them!kept their shape, loved them so much wr bought them 2 years in a rowI received the shoes for my son fairly quickly, packaged in good shape. Not sure how long they will last for a fifth grader, but he says they are comfortable and fit perfect. He is completely satisfied with the color of the shoes.My daughter absolutely loves these shoes! They're lightweight and run true to other Asics shoes. She outgrows them so quickly that I can't say much for durability but we've never had a problem with them.May you could let consumers know that big kid size is more in line with men and little kid would be what they are looking to purchase for sizes 5 and below.Great fit, good support, great name. Price is very affordable. I also like that these have rubber soles rather than foam that wears fast.My daughter needed supportive sneakers for track and field and these were perfect. They are lightweight and my daughter says they are comfortable.