They aren't as sturdy as I was hoping. The shoes are very lightweight. They feel like someone took a pair of flip flops and sewed some canvas around them. They slip on easily without a need to untie/retie. The soles are already starting to show wear problems after two months. The tread is nearly all worn down in two spots.

These would make great shoes for casual use. Saturday shopping trips and the like. They aren't ideal for an active 9-year-old boy.

Mom and dad are disappointed, but my son would throw a fit if we took them from him.