text: We purchased these shoes in cobalt/neon yellow from our local shoe store (not Amazon) because my son's foot had grown considerably, and I was unsure of his size. I put &#34;somewhat small&#34; because he was wearing size 12 in other brands at the time but was 12.5 in this shoe. This is his second pair of Tsukihoshi sneakers.<br />He has been wearing these shoes for 5 months (almost non-stop because they are his favorites). They still look great and are just beginning to show signs of wear (one of the toes caps has come loose at the top). Because my 5-year-old is a typical little boy, these shoes have been through the washing machine (no dryer) numerous times. With a little crazy glue, I think he can still get a bit more wear out of these shoes!<br />By comparison, my younger son's See Kai Run shoes (which were purchased a few weeks later) are ready for the trash bin. (His shoes also smell musty despite numerous washings).