I got these boots a couple years ago so I noticed they've changed the number on the front from 181 to 282. Other than that, they're the same boot. The boots are extremely well made for being kids rain boots. The rubber is thick and grippy, the colors are punchy, the design is very accurate in line with real fire boots (I'm a fireman), the insoles have good cushion, and I love the pulls on the top to help kids put them on. These loops are part of fire boots as well. I just got the matching rain coat and my son absolutely loves it. We went out on three separate occasions today