I bought these at the beginning of January for my 5 year old daughter. They are super cute - I bought them a little large thinking she could wear them next year. BUT, by the beginning of March they were trashed. Rubber split at the back seam, holes in the soles and the buckles have both ripped off. That was expensive for just a couple of months wear. We live in the pacific northwest, so rubber boots are everyday wear. I think I'll go back to the more expensive, but more durable Bogs, because these were worthless unless you just want good rubber boots for one month.