My son who is 6-7 has had these boots for a year now. All I can say is that I am impressed with their durability and weather proof quality. My son is in Cub Scouts and has used them for multiple hikes with no moisture intrusion as recent as this past weekend. Not only that, he wears them to school. The toe is durable and he has worn out shoes much faster in the toe. When they finally wear out I will buy another pair.