My kids love these wellies! The Big wants to attract in this wet-cold dreary weather no other shoes, and even the little (slightly different design, same brand), just starting with the self-running, it can be better put as a pair of winter boots and he is also naturally fascinated by the colorful design. The "socks" can take out and thus one has also in spring a few chic, colorful and happy wellies that, about one size larger, also still fit well (should). No cheap rubber smell. No complaints. Happy children. Toll.