my son got these last fall & he absolutely loved them. look best with straight fit jeans, bootcut okay, too. no lacing, elastic lacing. stayed put on his feet. he was able to put on all by himself & I didn't have to ever tie his shoe. elastic eventually busted on one shoe, not a big deal...can always replace with regular shoe laces. my son grew out of them so I didn't have to worry about that any how.