I searched for a good affordable athletic/running shoes for my son who is very active and harsh on shoes he also has wide feet which makes it difficult sometimes to find stylish, comfortable shoes. I'm very happy with these shoes for him, they were very affordable and fit him comfortably he wears a shoe size 13-1 so I purchased these in 13 1/2 and they are a little big but not too big where they're falling off once shoelaces tied they are a good fit even with thick socks.