I just ordered another pair to replace the one that is dying on me... I did have to get the front repaired, since the leather started to split not long after I bought it, but the design and functionality for teaching young children outweighs that minor snaffoo! I love that the bottom is rubbery like a sneaker, so I can run after kids if needed or jump onto the wood chip playground when someone gets hurt. I also like that it covers my toes, so I can wear it in the first of spring, summer and early fall when no socks are needed yet. Also got compliments on the style too, from lots of different types of people.