My daughter LOVED these shoes.  Wore them almost exclusively all summer long, and would still be wearing them now into the winter if I'd let her.  I literally had to hide them away so I could consistently get warmer shoes on her once the weather turned cold.  The shoes held up flawlessly to the daily trials of an 18-month old, including getting covered with mud, going through the wash, and coming out good as new.  This was our second outstanding experience with Pedipeds, and I am now a true believer.