I have young boys who are exceptionally hard on all shoes. My 8 year old is on his 5th pair of tennis shoes this school year. I bought a pair of these for both my 5 and 8 year old boys and they are beyond expectation. I love the waterproof feature for use in the summer. They run through the sprinkler and can trek to and from the pool during swim team without issue. Yet, the closed toe protects them while riding bikes and climbing trees. I will most likely be purchasing these continuously as my kids grow.