I have only ever bought Crocs boots for my kids because I love how light & confortable they are plus easy to care for.  However, I am very disappointed with this most recent pair.  I bought them in February toward the end of the rainy season with intent to have them last for next season but they broke after only 4 months.  My son barely even wore them because the weather has been nicer the last few months and he only wears them on rainy days. Today he came home from school with a huge split down the middle.  I have never had to deal with this from his or his sisters previous Crocs handle it boots but now I am reconsidering what to buy next.  I guess the quality has gone downhill.  Too bad because I would love them if they didn't break so easily, but they are just too expensive to last a short time with little use.