Emu brand is known for their quality, and these are no exception. They're a nice alternative to the more expensive name brand (you know which one). These are not water resistant, so I would suggest buying some kind of stain and water treatment for them prior to letting your kiddo wear them. My 6 year old LOVES them and says they're super comfy. They're short and so she can wear them all year long. In the warmer months, she wears them without socks and suprisingly, her feet actually don't sweat much in them since the leather is "breathable." I've since ordered another pair in the tall version so she can wear them in the winter. I would definitely recommend these. By the way, these run just slightly large, about a half size. I think Emu states this themselves and suggest if your a half size, to order down (for example: if your an 11.5, order 11).