My little guy rips the knee out of everything -- usually right away. On top of that, he hates wearing jeans.  These pants are great.  It was at least six months before he ripped the knee in one pair, and in the other, it's been almost a year and the entire pant is intact. Quite a feat.  And he likes wearing these, because they aren't blue jeans. They're tough, they have good pockets, and mom and kiddo both like them. Time to get some in the next size up!