I bought these shoes at the begining of summer for my daughter, we all know how kids go through shoes and how they have to be durable and able to withstand alot. these shoes have been through everything with my daughter including a marathone, she was on my shoulders most of the run but the shoes kept her feet warm and they where comfy for her. they are easy for her to put on and tighten up. She is five years old so being able to get in and of them fast is great. I have washed them twice already and they look like they are still in show room quality meaning even with washing them they got clean and did not fall apart. I rate these shoes as a five for my five year old. she started out in them when she was four.