These are a big hit. 11 year old boy wears them for pop warner football. He said he feels more confident in these because they provide a bit of extra ankle support that makes the quick moves on the field easier and more stable.  He loves the way he looks and his fellow team mates liked them as well. They come with multiple color laces to match lots of uniforms. When he out grows these (which any parent knows will happen in a flash), I will buy him another pair of these.