My son saw these on commercials over the summer, when they were priced higher for back-to-school.  We *patiently* waited until after school started (the price went down $18) and he was VERY excited to get his new "springy shoes".  He's worn them almost every day since, saying he has cool moves when he wears them.  In the past, some new sneakers have been a little tough to break in, but he hasn't complained about any of that with these shoes, saying they fit "perfect and comfy".  We like the Skechers because he owned another pair that looked brand new after over a year of use.  These seem like they will hold up very nicely as well, until they are outgrown.