I took them on vacation to Florida last year. Expensive yes, but high quality. I am strict about shoes and these have held up. They also machine wash well (use a laundry bag and air dry). So my pup got one yesterday (which is why I'm looking for more here) and chewed a hole at the top, but I just embroidered a little flower on it - can't tell. A good reason to buy a new style! =) Now I love my puppy even more.