I'm writing this review a good 4 months beyond summer, because my son still insists on wearing these shoes around the house now that the snow is flying (and despite the fact that they're now too small!). I bought these for outdoor play as we had a new roof put on and I was nervous about nails in the grass--so wanted a durable sole in a shoe that could work as a water shoe. They are a great summer shoe--play on concrete, grass, mud, run through the sprinkler, jump in the pool, and never take them off. Very durable and obviously comfortable on his little feet. I could hose them (and him) down without a second thought--they dry quickly in the sun, no sign of fading. Only downside is they were (and still are) hard for him to get on by himself--had to wriggle his feet in and watch not to get a baby toe caught in a ventilation hole. I plan to get another pair next summer!