These were bought as a gift for my pre-teen daughter and she absolutely LOVES them! She has been begging for a pair of Converse high tops but I didn't want to spend that much $$$. She gets the same look with these at a fraction of the cost! The side zipper is a nice touch for ease in taking them on and off. We'll be ordering a few more pairs in a variety of colors since these are now the only shoes she wants to wear.