This is our second pair of New Balance IONIX shoes.  As usual with kids, my son outgrew the first pair before he could ever wear them out.  They are light, comfortable, and (sometimes unfortunately) actually help him run faster.  I never believed in such a thing before.  Shoes are shoes, right?  No.  Whatever geniuses came up with the sole pattern knew exactly what twists and turns a child will take in an effort to evade their non-IONIX-armed parent.  I have given up chasing him and instead wait for him on his next speedy lap - wisely getting his feet off the ground first.

Bottom line: I absolutely recommend these shoes.  The kid loves them and they are very well built.  Finally, did you know New Balance are manufactured in America?