I'm purchasing these shoes as a replacement for the identical pair our little guy has been wearing for the last year.  They are the only thing in his closet that hasn't worn out - these shoes are great on so many levels.  They are cool looking, lined with a soft "furry" material, slip on in a second and provide ample support for little feet.  The lining slips out to wash, so no matter where your little guy takes them, you can renew the nice clean insole.  These are rugged!  They've climbed trees, jumped in puddles, walked in mud and just keep returning to a "like new" condition with only minor cleanup.  There are a couple of places on the strap to add Jibbitz (shoe charms) so they can be customized to reflect your little guy's favorites.  Ours are donning Buzz Lightyear and Rex at the moment.