Nike V5 RNR

Immediately I notice that these slide on so easily! This is super helpful because my son is at the age where he’s learning how to do things like dress himself and undress himself on his own. It lines up perfectly with the start of preschool. I’ve really appreciated what Nike has been doing with its toddler and little kid shoes when it comes to the fasteners. It cuts so much time! He’s amazed by the fit and feel, saying that they are “great!” and “My shoes are shiny!” he wants to show them off everyone, telling them them at they’re his new “preschool shoes”! Though they are a lighter color and I anticipate he’ll get them dirty, what’s more important is how much he loves them and feels in them. He says they feel soft and I just love that he shows so much competence, pride, and is ready to start his day when he chooses to wear them.

For context, my toddler is 15 months, wears 6c in shoes and has a wide foot. I initially struggled to put these on and if you have a toddler, you know they don't have the patience to sit still so that was a bummer. However, after a couple of wears, the shoes molded to his feet so now it is so much easier to put them on. You also don't have to worry about laces since these have velcro, so you are able to tighten or loosen them pretty easily, another plus in my book. These are perfect for learning how to walk! My toddler still stumbles but wearing these definitely make him feel so much more confident and secure. As soon as I put them on, he takes off running! My toddler is not big on shoes, but he does not mind wearing these for an extended period of time. I was worried at first since these look a little bulky but they are super lightweight and very roomy. The material is very breathable and easy to clean with a wet cloth. I'd say these are true to size but if you want a little more extra room then size up. The silver metallic look is also another plus! Make my toddler look very retro and groovy. These have become my toddler daily shoes and we definitely recommend them.

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!