I wanted some sturdy boots for my daughter. Looks were a bonus but not a requirement since she wears them most of the winter and all spring. These definatly fit the bill. So far they have held up to 3 months of hard playing and look new after rinsing. They don't have liners, so if they are left out or get wet they dry quickly. But I only gave them 4 stars because they are very hard for my 4 yr old to get off and on, and she usually needs help. But after some pulling and stomping, they fit well (I think they run pretty true to size).