First impressions:
Right away the iconic Air Max style is super noticeable. The shoes do feel a little bulky in the hands but surprisingly not as heavy as they might appear. The upper is constructed with a blend of leather, textile, and mesh. The leather components were more positioned in areas that required more lockdown support like in the heel and the forefoot, and mesh in the areas that required more flexibility like the toebox.
Fit:
Fit is more or less true to size, possibly leaning a slightly towards running slightly small depending on the size of the toddler�s foot. These fit comfortably with socks regardless of thickness. There is a lacing system that is purely for aesthetic and the actual securing system utilizes velcro, which combined with the heel loop makes for an incredibly convenient and easy way to put on the shoes which we find to be probably the one of the most important factors when considering toddler shoes. The velcro at the top around the foot firmly secures the foot in place and I never really found the shoe accidentally coming off.
Quality:
We�ve been able to use these for almost two weeks everyday and they appear to be holding up well with no real signs of severe wear. The leather components on the upper body is rigid enough to hold up well on multiple surfaces, while the mesh and textile some flexibility. The outer soles on these are designed for these shoes to be used mainly on pavement and light terrain like grass but would not recommend these to be used on more rugged terrain.
Final thoughts:
The Air Max 1 Easy on toddler shoes boasts the iconic styling of Air Max while remaining true to all day comfort. After a full day of use my toddler seemingly experienced virtually no fatigue and did not mind keeping them on by the end of the day. The styling is versatile enough to wear almost anywhere, and this specific color way of grey tones with navy and blue is compatible to nearly every outfit. With that being said, while the air unit is quite comfortable, if your preference is something that has a softer feel for added comfort, these shoes may not be as comfortable as some other shoes that are available that provide a bit more flexibility. What I have found is that the sacrifice in softness is made up for in increased durability and the rigidity helps with secure footing when walking or running, without being super uncomfortable.