I was surprised at how much my 8-year-old daughter loved these shoes! She’s consistently worn Nike’s since she was 5 or 6, but this was our first shoe that didn’t have any white or traditional ‘girly’ colors on it. I thought she might think it was too dark, but she actually loves how different they are both in style and color. She is still wearing Nike like all of her friends, but in a brand-new and fresh version. It’s allowed her to explore her own personal style without taking a huge step out of her comfort zone. I did order a half size larger since she’s growing so fast, but that hasn’t been an issue at all. The Velcro strap keeps her heel in place while she runs and she has enough room in the toe bed to wiggle around without feeling like she’s wearing clown shoes. I love how versatile these shoes are! She wears them daily to school and they have worked great in the hallways, playground, and gym. They’ve also been a great show for both indoor and outdoor soccer. She doesn’t always love wearing cleats at practice and these Nike Air Max Bia’s allow for great grip on both the turf and grass plus the Velcro strap allows for a comfortable fit with shin pads and socks on. Overall, we completely recommend the Nike Air Max Bia for anyone who is looking for a comfortable, stylish, and versatile shoe for their kid to not only wear but love to show off.