When we first received these boots they were perfect. The red is a nice vibrant color.  My son said the boots kept his feet nice and warm. He received these boots on Christmas and has only worn them a handful of times.  We had some unexpected snow yesterday and when my son but them on and pulled the string snug the eyelet for the elastic pop off of one of the boots.  He did not pull it with any amount of force.  For the price I expect to be able to get more than a dozen wears out of these boots.