The shoes were too expensive to begin with. I am very upset that the velcro strap came off and there is no way to repair it. I don't know what my six year old did to pull it off but I can't imagine Sketcher's didn't have the most brutal of kids test these out for durability. My son isn't even a brute. He only wore them for about 2 months.  The light-up Champion shoes I bought at Target for $17 are holding up well as a replacement pair. Not sure I will buy Sketchers again, most certainly not at this price.