My son needed new shoes desperately with only about a month left of school so I went with something affordable to get us through (knowing hed outgrow something nicer by summers end). The shoe is light weight and feels on the cheap side BUT has held up really well and still looks great. The fit was spot on and my son loved the styling (especially the part where he isn't forced to waste his precious time tieing shoes!). Highly recommended for short term casual use.