My son loves them and they are working out perfectly well. The laces on all of three pairs of our Emerica shoes broke easily, though. It's not a big deal, but I don't know why the laces are not better.
I have the same shoes in the adult size and I love them. They are very light, yet the heel is well supported leading to great foot stability. At the same time, they are plenty forgiving of the forces in my walking or skating. They also look fantastic.