The sneakers are great looking and my kid loved them. Than an issue arose. The velcro fastener at top of shoe was twisted and sewn in a way that it will forever be twisted. It was only that way on one of the shoes, but is annoying to say the least. I tried and tried to untwist and it cannot be done. My son can still fasten it, and since it still works we kept them, but can't say I am satisfied.