These shoes are stylish and durable. From the first look and touch, both my son and I were impressed. Of course, he's only wore then for two weeks, but they are everything I hoped for. Good construction- sturdy with no visible flaws or glue patches. Colorful and brilliant and yet they can go with most of this clothing. The light up features are unique. The side has a spider and some action words (e.g. "Zoom!" "Whoosh!"), and the Spiderman face on the top also flashes as bright as an LED blub. I truly love the overall look.
I do have two complaints. The first complaint that I have is also one of my main reasons for getting these. The velcro closure is VERY secure. On one side, I I know my son won't come out of his shoe while walking- a problem I had with his last Sketchers pair- but they are difficult for him (4 years old) to get on independently. He has been able to open them once. Also related to the closure, is that the fact that the tongue of the shoes comes out every time they are opened, and yet it must be tucked under the side lip of the shoe in order to close the shoe completely (otherwise it comes between the velcro pieces). I think this is an issue due to the one large strap that is used, instead of the usual two that are run through holes, which keep the tongue stabilized. I hope I explained that well. It is bit of a nuisance for me, and again makes it difficult for my son to manage alone. Still, I would buy these again and would recommend them if your child really likes Spiderman and can maneuver the secrets of the closure.