This is a really good "dad" shoe for my 3-year-old. Has that vintage, old-school look that goes perfect for some sweats in the fall. Classic Nike look with contrasting royal blue stitching around the swoosh.
Apart from it's cool retro looks, it's just a really good shoe. Doesn't necessarily have all the modern tech and all that, but still super lightweight, comfortable, and just wears well. The grip pattern on the sole is great, the material is breathable (yet with good structure), and it's just plain functional. I feel like shoe culture went too far in the direction of high-tech / weird, and now people want that nostalgic, "regular" sneaker -- and this is it.
The fake laces velcro system works really well. Obviously, my 3-year-old can't adequately tie his shoes yet, but he is able to slide his foot in using the pull tab and adjust the velcro. Once the velcro is secure, it's hidden very well and gives off the look that these are laced, "big boy" sneakers. The velcro is great quality and should be able to withstand hundreds of off/on sequences. The preset laces are nice and loose with a lot of forgiveness.
All in all, super solid shoe. Does it have cool, state-of-the-art features? No. But do you really need / want them? Don't think so. Really please with this for my toddler. It's also a model that's not the most common -- have yet to see another human being that wears this! That's a plus. Recommend for sure!