I think these shoes are very attractive and they are light so great for active kids that like to jump climb and play. However I am not impressed with the flexibility. I may need more time for my son to wear them in, but we have other shoes that are much more bendable than these. I especially like keens and Osh Kosh shoes for there flexible nature and velcro features.
also, my son has wide feet and these are a bit narrow. he can still use them but the velcro has lots of room on one side where I had to fasten it way short from its intended line. it detracts from how secure they are and the look.
I probably would go for something else if your child has wider feet, I know I would.