These are by far the best shoes I have gotten for my little one. He is so rough on shoes and usually goes through 3-4 pair per school year. These have lasted half his summer break and through the school year as well. They still look great. He can easily get them on and off on his own, and he says they are super comfortable which is a miracle in itself because he normally gripes about shoes. I will definitely be buying more of these next year!