I was honestly shocked by just how high quality these boots are. I am an avid hiker and I wanted to get my 4 year old started this year. I know that spending money on good shoes for a kid is a hard pill to swallow since they grow right out of them, but I don't regret this purchase at all. The materials used are absolutely amazing and the build of the sole of these shoes is perfect. I also absolutely love the way they made it so you can remove the insole as your childs foot grows! I have never owned a pair of Hi-Tec hikers before, but you can best believe after seeing my son be everything you could ask for, Ill be getting myself a pair too!