I am regular Customer of Stride Rite. I have purchased 3 different shoes since last year for my 5 yr old Son.<br />My first purchase was http://www.amazon.com/Stride-Rite-Griffin-Sneaker-Toddler/dp/B00APVAGXU/ref=sr_1_112?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1440347380&sr=1-112&nodeID=3420717011&refinements=p_89%3AStride+Rite which were really good shoes. My son used them for about 7 months until they worn out due to regular use and  he really liked these shoes and found them very comfortable.<br /><br />Then based on my experience with this shoe I did second purchase - http://www.amazon.com/Stride-Rite-SRT-Jasper-Rubber/dp/B00I4XACXK/ref=sr_1_49?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1440347364&sr=1-49&nodeID=3420717011&refinements=p_lbr_brands_browse-bin%3AStride+Rite, which lasted 4-5 months. I did observe that these ones worn out earlier than the previous one.<br /><br />But, I still liked their design and how comfortable my son felt by wearing them. Hence, I gave it another try and ordered this 3rd pair of StrideRite. They are good fit and comfortable as earlier products. But, in mere 2 months and comparatively lesser daily use (due to summer vacations) the stitches near front area above toe came out and I can clearly see that it would be unusable in next few days.<br /><br />It looks like the material and build quality of Stride Rite shoes is getting worse.<br /><br />StrideRite, I really liked your shoes, my son enjoyed wearing them as his regular school pair but I am not going to order next one from you. Please improve the quality and use durable material for your products.