I bought a pair of these shoes in black for my 7 year old and a pair in pink for my 5 year old daughter in May. I spent more on these hoping that the investment in money would make them a more durable flip flop. They looked well made and initially I was happy with my purchase. Unfortunately, by the end of June, both pairs of sandals were finished. They both had straps break. The design made it impossible to fix them. My children are not more hard on their clothing and shoes than most children, so I suspect this may happen to others. Be warned, these may not last the summer!