My 12 y/o daughter had to have these as all the kids in her class were getting them. This I find is not a great thing. I was worried the quality would be cheap and the the price would be due to trendy demand.  I was wrong the shoe is very well made and my daughter says comfortable (she has had foot issues with cheap shoes in the past). A good shoe with support that my kid likes to wear so I am happy- could be priced better for a canvas shoe but it looks like it will hold up well- if we make it to summer it will be worth it.