My daughter plays soccer. It's not hyper-competitive or anything like that. I was skeptical of these shoes because most other brands are pretty sketchy, but they've held up very well and don't feel overly stiff or poorly constructed. It moves well in it and the feel is on par with any other well known brands sold in a store in this price range. A decent option if you're looking for cheaper one-year-old shoes that your baby will likely outgrow in 6 months.