This is the best pair of shoes my son has ever owned. He is 4 and can be pretty rough on his shoes, but they have held up great. They have been through sand, dirt, and mud, and still look good. I let him choose what shoes to wear every day and most of the time he chooses these (over the light up Paw Patrol ones even) which tells me they must be pretty comfortable. Great looking pair of shoes! They are quite pricey for shoes that are going to be outgrown quickly, but in my opinion, they are worth it.