I got my son a pair of the Star Runner’s last year and he loved them. The only problem was we got him the laced pair while teaching him how to tie his shoes. He wanted to wear them every day, while swearing that he could tie his shoes. Four pairs of laces later, he can tie his shoes - keeping them tied is another thing.
The utility version of these are a godsend. I’ve had versions of the Pegasus utility in the past and really liked them for running. The weather resistant material and draw cord lacing system are perfect for playing outside. We don’t have to worry about his feet getting wet or the laces coming undone while running around.
Plus the Star Runner was already a shoe my son likes, so i know we’ll get good use out of them. The only downside is making sure he still improves on tying his laces. This is a good compromise for now and we’ll be getting him another pair.