As a parent these pants were amazing! We live in the Pacific Northwest and during the rainy season the playground is wet and muddy. We don't mind a drizzle, but in the end the car is a mess and our child gets wet. I bought these one size larger than my son wears and slipped them on over his regular pants. With them, his raincoat and rubber boots, he could splash and play without getting wet. Nothing is forbidden on the playground or when walking. He can play and get dirty, and we're not worried about his clothes getting dirty. The Velcro on the bottom allows us to fit snugly around his boots. When we're done with the playground, just turn your pants inside out and the mess's clean. It is a mandatory permanent layer in wet areas.