My 2 y/o has had these shoes for over a year, and they are still going strong. They're a very durable sandal, with great toe protection (he drags his feet). Although they've been worn everywhere (parks, beaches, mud piles, in the lake), they still look new (we own the green/grey pair). They've worked well for 3 seasons in North Carolina, and look/wear well with socks, too. The leather/mesh material does take a bit of time to dry after a soaking (after wearing in the lake in the afternoon, they're still wet the next morning), so we prefer crocs or something plastic for submersion. The only problem we've had is that the flap along the inner arch of the foot sometimes folds and rubs on his foot. As long as I adjust it to the right place when we put them on, it's fine. This is probably from our water usage, because it didn't start until some time after owning the shoes. For the price, I'd buy a second pair.