Bought these sandals for the first time last year for my kids & it's the only sandals they wear all summer for summer camp. Strong, sturdy, waterproof and last a long time, as a matter of fact my yougest can wear my eldest sandals when she finally fits them because they still look new. Reason I buy them yearly because my kids grow out of them otherwise they would be wearing them again this year. One good thing about buying these sandals, don't have to buy anymore shoes, it's the only sandals my kids wear for the summer. Will definately buy again next year.