my husband have he previous pair of Keen Newports for 7 year . he have wear they every spring\/summer\/fall since he get they and they be finally start to look wear out . I order the black olive\/deep lichen for he birthday and he be thrill to get another pair before we vacation . these all purpose shoe be perfect for play outside with the kid , light hiking , casual dinner out or run errand . I be sure he will wear these just as long , but probably will not let I get rid of he old pair .