we bought these skateboard shoes for our son, who particularly manhandled her shoes. They must imperatively be waterproofed before use, then, is carefree, very solid, finally, within a 6 year old boy, of course. He jumped feet first into the mud, the shoes are brown ... I waited revenue they dry, then I have brushed, vacuumed and washed, and are again as good as new, it's amazing. Much more resistant than converse with soles were detached very quickly. at this price, I recommend so. (Plus he learn to shoelaces, ca motivates him, he really like her shoes ...)