Bought these for my 4th grader's 3 day camp trip. He wore them stomping and running through the woods all days for many hours and he is not the &#34;keep things clean or dry type&#34; so what ever muck there was and whatever rain or puddles were there, I know he walked right through them, likely without noticing. These things returned in good shape and are still able to be used months later. Have to say I am impressed with their durability and their strong construction - good pair of hikers.