I just purchased these and was very excited that they are velcro. They fit great! Color is great and light. However after about a week of wearing them I noticed a very small tear along the top of toe box area. Then a few days later the hole got a little larger and then noticed the other shoe also developed a small hole. I have been very busy and maybe I should have stopped wearing them but I dont have the time and needed them. Well here I am 3wks later and torn up. I'm afraid if I continue to wear they'll fall apart completely. I'm really disappointed. I expected better from New Balance shoes. I wear NOTHING but New Balance and never have they failed me like these. I own gym shoes that have been through a 2yrs weight loss journey with me that have never failed me once. This is bananas!!I ordered these for my 6 year old & he LOVES them. The colors are vibrant enough for him (he wanted bright shoes), yet classic enough for me:). He has refused to wear any other shoe since he got them & he claims they make him run faster.high quality. my boy loves themThese are adorable, well made shoes. Great blue color and fit comfortably on my child's feet. Great for running around the playground and jumping and they hold up very well. They clean up nice after mud and snow as well. Happy with purchase.Loved these the color is prettier than the photosFits my son well. But already falling apart after a couple months of intermittent use. Disappointed. Expected them to last longer.Fit my sons very wide foot great! I’ve ordered other new balances in wide that don’t fit as well.The heel is a little too loose on the wide version but the toe is perfect!Gute Qualitätt von NB, wie gewohnt. Mein Sohn findet sie toll.