I've had these for 2-3 months. I mainly wore them for drop-offs/pick-ups and outings. They show signs of use overall, but there are no tears. There's a bit of stickiness on the area shown in the 9th photo, where I had a name sticker. Compared to the 996 or 373, the width is wider, and the material feels a bit thinner. The Velcro opens wide, making them easy to put on. They've been washed with Utamaro soap, but there may still be some sand that couldn't be completely removed. Please be aware of this. If you only want these, you can buy them immediately. *The outer box in the photos is not included. They will be shipped in a Yu-Packet Plus box. New Balance 14 574 Boys Girls Green Black Velcro Magic Tape Nursery School Kindergarten Pre-school Kids Baby Sneakers Shoes