text: These held up great throughout the whole spring and summer.  My daughter beat the heck out of them on the playground, sandbox, etc. and they held up.  She is outgrowing them now, and the velcro is finally starting to peel apart, but for what they went through, it is to be expected.  Never gave her blisters, or problems, and stayed on securely.  I will definitely be getting her more of this brand.