These shoes have excellent grip on the sole, which is good and bad. Good: You leave great tracks after jumping in mud puddles. Good: You don't slip or fall in muddy puddles. Bad: A lot of dirt from muddy puddles gets into the house. The bottom of the sole is firm, but the inside feels more foamy (I'm not a shoe expert), making your step soft and springy, at least while the shoes are new. This also makes the shoes very light. This is good if you take them with you in a sports bag, for example…

later. The name "Mix Master Jam" confused me. Is this for club DJs who run during the day and work in clubs at night? I have these sneakers for my 5 year old son and small children do not buy their own shoes. I wonder what Merrell was thinking when he came up with that name. Anyway, I didn't buy it because of the name, but because of the brand and the looks. Merrell is a bit pricey for a shoe that ends up in the trash after 6 months due to wear and tear. During that time I've risked a lot from…