I had previously bought a pair of OskKosh sandals in a different color for my daughter earlier in the summer and they were terrific. She beat the heck out of them all summer. I figured I would buy her a new pair for the start of the school year (the closed toe is a requirement at both school and daycare.) They look nice and sturdy, just like the last pair. The only difference I noticed this time around was that the open slits on the sides were much smaller than on the previous pair, making it akin more to a sneaker than a sandal. (Possibly a different model.) Other than that, I have no complaints.