Kids want more independence and freedom. Parents do, too. But they also want safety and convenience. We made everyone happy by extending the iconic protection of our durable rubber toe bumper all the way to the heel with our new grippy, tire-inspired tread. Let them get dirty; these kids' shoes are machine washable. The Speed Hound is built off KEEN's traditional wider footwear form to allow room for growing feet. KEEN products are consciously created using PFC-free water repellent, P.E.T. recycled plastic bottles (in applicable styles) and leather sourced from Leather Working Group (LWG)-certified tanneries. KEEN makes shoes to make a difference.