I second this. Have both a pair of boots and shoes. Even though I haven’t been good at keeping them the boots has lasted eight years by now, and the shoes three.
The boots will need a resole at some point, but for now all that has broken is one of the shoelaces. Shoes just got dirty so far
Same goes for toddlers. Also I find that I can easier hold the roll and rip off a piece with just one hand when it is under.