Review on Rugged Merrell Unisex-Child Trail Chaser Hiking Sneaker: Durable Footwear for Adventurous Kids by Moises Dzihic

Bought these blue/grey/green size 10 for young children and they fit well. Lasts longer than his foot was that size when my son was 3 1/2 years old. Now he is 5 years old, he is incredibly active and starts to run 5 km. However, they are very durable, supportive and excellent. We now have a size 12 and a third pair of Merrell's Only because it keeps growing! I don't see the signs of daily "wear and tear" that I've seen with less durable shoes that show scuffs if you look at them for too long and wear down the toe after walking around the garden. Excellent grip even on slippery surfaces. And they look pretty cool too. I've read of people complaining about velcro but we never encountered it. We will continue to buy these as my son's legs grow.