Let me start by saying these sneakers are a hit with the kids. My daughter practically lives in them, calling them her 'cloud shoes' because of how lightweight and comfy they are. The stretchy knit upper really does hug their feet like socks, and I’ve noticed she doesn’t kick them off immediately after school like her old shoes.

BUT (and it’s a big but) the laces are a nightmare. I thought I was going crazy when they kept coming undone no matter how many knots I tied. Picture this: my first grader coming home with shoelaces dragging like spaghetti, telling me her teacher 'gave up' retying them. We solved it with no-tie elastic laces (game changer!), but seriously Adidas - did you test these on actual children?

The eco-friendly aspect gets major parent points from me - 20% recycled materials means I feel slightly less guilty when my kid outgrows them in 3 months. The EVA sole has held up surprisingly well against playground abuse and sidewalk chalk art sessions.

Final verdict? Great concept with one glaring flaw. Buy them on sale, budget for replacement laces, and your kid will have happy feet. Just maybe practice your knot-tying skills first.