text: I love Saltwaters and have bought many pairs over the years.  After a year or so of wear on my son, one of the leather straps tends to disconnect from the base of the shoe and we have to throw them away.  This has happened to two pair now.  I with they lasted a bit longer.  I also buy Keen sandals for my kids and they last forever and can be passed down to siblings - the Saltwaters never managed to get passed down.