These shoes were very cute when they arrived and I know Keds has a good reputation.  Unfortunately, I bought them in May (it's June 18th today) and am online to buy another pair of sneakers.  They are completely falling apart - the sole is separating from the shoe and there are holes in the toes. My daughter usually gets 4-6 months out of a pair of sneakers (she is hard on her shoes) - these ones win the prize for lasting the shortest amount of time.  I would not recommend them for active kids.