Sepia Brooklyn High Top II Sneaker

The velcro straps are a lifesaver on school mornings — no more wrestling with laces while we're already running late. The leather has held up great through two months of playground abuse, still looks almost new.

My 4-year-old can finally put his own shoes on thanks to the elastic laces, and the leather has held up way better than the mesh pairs we used to buy. He wears them everywhere, even to preschool.

The velcro straps are a lifesaver on school mornings since my son can put these on by himself in seconds. The leather has held up great through two months of playground abuse, barely a scuff.