Bought these recenlty as a replacement pair after my dog chewed the cross-strap off an almost-new pair of Stride-Rite sneakers in a similar style. So far, they've proven durable after about two weeks' daily wear by my six-year-old, who by the way, thinks they look very cool. Now, if I could just get him to make sure he places them out of the dog's reach when he pulls them off at night!