I purchased these shoes for my 8 year old son and he loves them.  He wears them all day whether he is at home or school.  Being 8 he is super rough on his shoes and always gives them a good work out.  We have had these shoes for about a month now and they are showing no signs of wear and tear.  They are made of good quality materials and are super lightweight and comfortable on him.  Overall I would definitely recommend these shoes.