...aesthetically, practically and it's very well made! My 4 yr old boy wears them 4 times/wk and the sole is still in excellent condition. Easy to clean. Beautiful design and something very important to me, the colors of Keen's materials are rich and earthy hues, not the eye-sore, screamin'-cheap colors I see on many other kid's clothing/shoe brands. Great shoe. Buy 1, or 2. Hell, buy a rainbow :)