text: I have always loved Keen water sandals for my boys and decided to splurge on these for winter. I was really disappointed at how quickly they wore out--at least the most crucial thing wore out. The faux shearling around the ankle wore away very quickly, but as this was just cosmetic, I didn't worry too much about it. The kicker was when the velcro completely broke down on both shoes. The straps would not grip and stay closed. My son hated wearing them because they kept falling off. The good Keen soles were in near perfect shape, the leather looked new but the boots couldn't be worn. A huge waste and a big let down from a company I trusted.