My 3 year old used to wear NEW BALANCE running shoes and they were awesome. That was back when he was 2.  I couldn't find the same model NB when  he turned 3 so I looked at these Saucony Blaze shoes. We ordered them and then we noticed how different they are to the NB he used to wear. These are so much more light weight, flexible and breathable !  He loves them and I have also noticed that his tripping incidents have DECREASED.  The NB where more bulky.  With that being said, since the saucony's are lightweight I am waiting to see how durable they are. I am hoping for the best and optimistic they will last a long time. Great job Saucony !