My extremely active 6-year-old son wore them to the Waldorf kindergarten in the fall and spring. For those of you unfamiliar with that description - at least an hour outdoors every day, weekly hikes, creek plays, log jumping, mud/rain/and every weather in between. In the last week of school, they cracked the front of their ankle and the sole heel was worn, but not enough to cause any difficulty in use. I consider that a great success! Most boots cannot withstand such a load. I think this may be because the Joules have a narrower ankle area. Just a guess based on my observations. We definitely recommend these boots 100%! If a kid wears them as hard as I do, you'll be pleased with how they hold up. When they first outgrow them, they should be in manageable condition or better.
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