We bought a few holiday items and most got 5 stars but not these shoes. What's good: They fit great, the soles offer a good level of protection. The stitching looks good and seems strong enough. Bad: Velcro is bad, I mean after 5 uses it's not enough and needs to be fastened like 2 times. The insoles are not lockable and tend to bulge underfoot. Getting the sand off of these boots is a nightmare.