I bought these for my almost 8 year old son who has rough shoes. Looks like they will hold up to some wear and tear. They appear sturdy and well made. The sole is pretty thick. Hopefully they last a while (or until he outgrows them).

I ordered them for my grandson for Christmas. I got them about 1/2 size larger than requested because grandma knows how fast these kids feet grow. However, he put them on and didn't want to take them off. Hope they hold up well.

We have bought these in various sizes for my son over the past few years. They are durable and hold up well even at summer camp. It's great that the wide width option is too hard to find. And I love velcro so no need to tie. A very desirable feature for the special needs community!

My 7 year old wore these shoes as regular school wear for two months. I checked them out today to make sure they were in good condition and couldn't believe the insoles were completely worn out in the meantime. I expected more from Merrell.

They were bought as school shoes for my grandson. After only two months of wearing, the insole was completely worn out. This also caused holes in his socks. I've always been a fan of Merrell shoes, but not this pair?

I liked it for my daughter because she pays hard. These shoes have kept up with her and I'm impressed. Even walked through mud and came out clean. Two thumbs up!

Apparently good walking shoes, but after 60 days of wear by an 8 year old child, the heel is completely broken on the inside.

My 5 year old son has a hard time with shoes like most 5 year old boys. He's only had it 2 days before threads are sticking out and he reports that he slipped with them on the playground. I'm worried they won't last. The bottom feels very solid and the reviews are good so I'm hoping but we'll see.

Boys wear out faster than you can imagine, but not these! They wear forever, who would have thought we could wear them! That's my review.

If you have flat feet, wide, sturdy shoes are important. I found boys' shoes sturdy and wide at the toe to fit me. Arch supports are used in all my shoes.

They fall apart after a month of use! Of course, this is only after the return of the window ... very disappointed. Now I'm stuck trying to re-glue the soles.

Bought these for my 7 year old son. He's been wearing them for 2 months and the sole of the shoe has completely detached from toe box to arch on one foot and the other is starting to come off. I thought Merrell was a quality shoe brand, but found out otherwise.

EDIT - These shoes didn't even last 6 months of use! The velcro at the top has ripped off which is why they look so dirty and ugly. I have changed my rating from 5 stars to 1 star. VERY expensive for a 6 month old or younger. My son has wide feet and finding shoes for him is ALWAYS HARD! Sometimes wide shoes don't suit him! Glad these fit! Difficult to find as we only look for pure materials. These are nice, clean and wide. Thanks Merrell for making them! Just bought it, so can't say much about

This is a great shoe that fits well overall. The only complaint I have had with two pairs for my son is that the insole wears out very quickly. The fabric and lining wear out completely in the heel area, exposing the heel. I've bought at least a dozen Merrills over the years and have never had an experience like this. I've never had children's performances that have worn out inside in 2-3 months if there was still a significant amount of time outside. This problem can be partially solved by…

Bought these blue/grey/green size 10 for young children and they fit well. Lasts longer than his foot was that size when my son was 3 1/2 years old. Now he is 5 years old, he is incredibly active and starts to run 5 km. However, they are very durable, supportive and excellent. We now have a size 12 and a third pair of Merrell's Only because it keeps growing! I don't see the signs of daily "wear and tear" that I've seen with less durable shoes that show scuffs if you look at them for too long…