This is our first pair and I am already buying new ones. I love these shoes and so does my 5 year old daughter. He is durable! stylish! It also provides excellent arch support. We love these shoes! They are so funny that I have to smile just looking at them. I love the fact that they have rubber on the top. I have a very active daughter and most shoes don't last more than a day or two before her toe wears out.