New Balance just makes some comfy light-weight shoes that hold up. Blows my mind to think that I used to pay $160 a pair for some nike's and the simple truth is they'd wear out in a couple of months. In fact, I've got a pair of new balance in my closet that's still in excellent shape & they're probably pushing 5 years in age.I think I may have to buy these for myself (I am a woman with extra wide feet). They are comfy, light, and hold together admirably with all my sons dish out at them. Oh, and I found them when they were on sale for under $25. LOVE New Balance. Honestly- they fit a bit wider than expected, which really works well for us.My 5-year-old has big, wide feet. These provide the same level of comfort as New Balance shoes for adults. There's no break in period. I buy shoes a bit large to allow for growing feet, but these do not slip off easily when the kid is running (a problem with slip-on or velcro Sketchers and similar shoes).My son started cross country in Middle School and I wanted to get him a good shoe. These shoes have been working for his 4 mile workouts and races. The price and fit where so good I even bought a second pair since ( in a bigger size for next year).These running shoes look great on my sons feet. They are comfortable according to him. This is the 3rd pair of New Balance that I have bought for him. These shoes look exactly like the pictures. Absolutely no surprises (which is a good thing).If you are the parent of young boys you know what they can do to a pair of shoes. These are holding up well. Attractive and well made. Great shoe for the price as I have twins and had to buy two. :)These shoes lasted quite a bit, considering that my son usually wears them out to play and other pairs that I have purchased only lasted a few months. These might be the first pair he will actually outgrow before getting worn out.I have now purchased 4 of this exact model of New Balance Shoe, in sizes 3.5, 4.5, 5, and 6. My son has gone through the 3.5 and 4.5 and we are currently wearing the 5. These shoes look great and hold up wonderfully!!!!!My granddaughter loved these. They fit well and are comfortable. She plays football and does dancing in them and sometimes uses them for running!