ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 In past years we've had hand-me-downs or the kids would only go out in the snow (usually just a few times each winter) for a short enough time that they could wear their rain boots with extra socks, so I haven't really needed to buy boots. But now DD9 is in a program where they'll likely be spending lots of time outside, even on cold days, so I need to buy her some winter boots. Lands End is usually my go-to for winter wear, but I'm seeing prices from $49 to $69 ($37 to $52 after coupon), which feels like a lot to me. Is that what I should expect to pay for good winter boots? If there are better deals to be had on good-quality, effective, warm boots, where would I look for them? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 We get ours at wal-mart, but I get the better styles that are available the. About $35 Canadian, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 We get ours at wal-mart, but I get the better styles that are available the. About $35 Canadian, I guess. And your kids find them warm/dry enough? I vividly remember wearing winter boots and still coming in with numb, wet feet all through childhood :lol: I don't need boots that will last forever, since this is for my youngest, but I do want to make sure they do the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Check out BOG boots. Higher end shoe stores sell them...........but so do the Farm stores and a lot of on line places. It is best to try them on though. They have winter boot ones that are really warm AND they are water proof. They are the "in" thing now in our area............guess the farm kids have been ahead of the times in this one as they have been wearing them for years. Good quality, waterproof, WARM winter boots are not cheap sorry to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Do you have a Tractor Supply store? They have great, reasonably priced, boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 That price seems right to me. My kids had Kamik boots when they were that age. Sears carries them.I like Bog boots as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 that is about the going rate for decent (not what I'd call "good") winter boots. sierratradingpost.com I've also gotten good used boots on e-bay, but it's very hit or miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 We got dd's from Land's End. They were comfy and kept her warm and dry. They were Snow Flurry boots. I'm pretty sure today they are 25% off, and if you sign up for emails, I think you save an extra $20, but I'm not sure on that. (Check www.retailmenot.com and see if there's a coupon code there, also.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 And your kids find them warm/dry enough? I vividly remember wearing winter boots and still coming in with numb, wet feet all through childhood :lol: I don't need boots that will last forever, since this is for my youngest, but I do want to make sure they do the job!My kids claim to be fine, all winter, in Canada. I do buy the warmest ones at Walmart, just not anything beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I got my kids bog boots this year, I got them all on sale, and they double as rain boots. Target boots have been $30-$40 in recent years. I'd rather spend a little more and get good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Bogs winter boots are rated to -40. Columbia, Kamik, and North Face are other good brands that should have some lower rated boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 My kids claim to be fine, all winter, in Canada. I do buy the warmest ones at Walmart, just not anything beyond that. Walmart does carry some stuff regionally (as in, not every store has them). Do the Bogs have drawcords around the leg? I don't remember seeing that and would worry about snow getting inside. I have Baffins, which are dependably warm in all weather, but they are $50 on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I've heard that Walmart in Canada sells better boots than the US. Border gossip for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 That's about the price we pay, too; we sometimes do find them in good shape on Craigslist and snatch them up - Bogs, Kamiks, Land's End, Columbia are all good here. For men/boys, there are some really nice lined work books that are waterproof, too (probably not what you want for DD9, though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I make sure that DD has two pair of winter boots: one pair of Bogs and one pair of Land's End snow boots. Yes, they are both expensive, but have been worth it, IMO. She has gotten two years of wear out of each, and our neighbor's granddaughter is the perfect size for hand-me-downs. Wish I could have been more help, OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I usually buy LL Bean. I might look into some other brands now that one of my boys is into mens sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songsparrow Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 The one requirement that I have for snow boots is that they be waterproof and not just water resistant. That will take your options down to just a few, and the price might be up slightly (but not always). But to me it's worth it to have dry feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor_dad Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 That price seems right to me. My kids had Kamik boots when they were that age. Sears carries them. I like Bog boots as well. We've used Kamik boots here in MN and they are plenty warm. The only problem is they only tend to last 1 or maybe 2 seasons before the rubber dries out and the toes or heels crack. I would like something more durable. My Sorrels are bomb proof but much more spendy for the kids. Also, mine are from when they were still made in Canada... so I have no idea how long lasting the new models are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I think I mostly got LLBean boots. The oldest was the only child who got new boots. In fact, I purchased for dd16 her first and last pair of new winter boots today (her feet aren't growing and her younger brother has caught up in size to the hand me down men's boots she's worn for a couple of winters. Sometimes I found boots (LLBean or Lands End) at our local children's consignment shop. I think a good children's consignment shop is the best place to get winter gear. Where I live (mid Atlantic) sometimes winter is cold, sometimes not. Winter outer wear is often grown out of before it shows real wear and tear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 We usually get Lands' End boots, too, but the prices are going up every year. My kids don't like LL Bean boots (they think they're ugly). We've bought boots at Target a couple times. They're not as warm and weatherproof, especially after hours of snow play, but they do the trick for walking around in just a few inches of snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Yes, that is the going price for good snow boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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