I bought these boots for my 11 year old daughter, who is very active. So far, she has worn them to school a few times, and out to play in the snow multiple times. She has not complained at all about her feet getting wet, and they seem to be holding up. She wears a size 5, in youths , and a size 6 in women's. I bought her a size 5 in youths, they fit perfect.See full review