This is a sign...

To all frustrated mothers out there.....If your 9 year-old son wears out his shoes in 2 months flat, and they look like this--an investigation may be required!  Calvin played basketball this winter and just ate it up!  He loved the game and was really serious about doing everything just right.  He listened closely to his coaches and followed their instructions to the  T!  After wearing these shoes for only a little while, we noticed they weren't looking so hot.  He was complaining about his socks getting wet, etc.  Upon closer inspection, this is what we found!  Seriously???!!!  Off to the store to buy him a better pair of shoes--maybe if we spend more on his shoes they'll last longer?  When we brought them home, I did what any cash poor Mom might do--I told him to treat these shoes well and not to drag his toes etc, because that's what seemed to be the culprit from before.  He promptly replied, "But Mom, my coach says to slide your feet as you move sideways!"  Ah, hah!  We quickly discussed the difference between "slidding" and "dragging" or even "driving" your feet into the ground as you move around on the court.  That boy is intense about his sports!