Not only is the online selection of kids' boots impressive, but shopping for shoes on the Web has become less risky since many online shoe stores offer free return shipping if the fit is incorrect. Girls’ and boys’ winter and snow boot styles range from rugged and waterproof to fashionable and trendy. Keep in mind when choosing a size that your child may wear multiple layers of socks while sledding or building snowmen. For active snowy play, removable inside liners allow for toastier toes and easier drying.
Following are some online shoe stores that offer winter boots for kids. Some sites offer steep winter boot discounts, but with limited sizes available.
Kids’ Winter Boots at Shoebuy.com
Shop a super selection of all types of children’s winter boots at Shoebuy.com, a site that offers free shipping on all orders as well as free shipping on returns. Also useful is a price-matching feature, somewhat confusingly described as a 100-percent refund on the difference between Shoebuy’s price and that of another site. As far as winter boots are concerned, find nearly any size, style, and width at Shoebuy. Check out the Skechers Cuddlebugs Puffalump girls’ boot (pictured below) that mixes fashion with rugged features. Available in leopard, or pink and black. Price: $31.45. Free shipping.
Snow Boots for Kids at Landsend.com
Lands’ End sells quality clothes and shoes that last through a few winters and numerous kids. A cute addition to the company’s kids’ boots this year is the Lands’ End Kids Character Snow Flurry Boots (see photo below). In toddler, little kid, and big kid sizes, this fun boot has all the same features as the standard snow flurry boot—lots of insulation, flexible soles, moisture-wicking lining—but with the cute features of a penguin, bunny, bear, polar bear, or reindeer. Price: $29.50. shipping is $7.95. If you return an item for a new one in a different size, Lands' End will waive the shipping cost of the new item, but you still have to pay the $6.50 return shipping.
Discount Winter Boots at Sierratradingpost.com
Save a lot on kids’ snowboots with Sierra Trading Post’s online store. Prices are always discounted on items such as the Sorel Snow Countess Youth Winter Boot, which retails for $55 and sells at Sierratradingpost.com for $34.95. Sizes range from 11 to 9 (youth). The boot (pictured below) is super insulated and has a comfort rating of -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Shipping is $7.95.
Sale Snow Boots at Campmor.com
Like Sierra Trading Post, Campmor sells discounted clothing, shoes, and camping items, with a affinity for tough, rugged items. One such offering is the North Face Snow Plough for kids, which comes in black or gray and blue, and features a waterproof membrane liner and plenty of insulation. Sizes 13-6 (youth). Price: $39.97 (retails at $50). Shipping is $6.95
Winter Boots at Piperlime.com
Gap Inc.’s fashionable online store, Piperlime.com, offers stylish kids’ winter boots, with free shipping and free returns. The site’s Primigi Hetty-E for infants and toddlers is spendy ($85) but trendy and lightweight.
Tip: Many sites offer sizing measurements for shoes and boots. Measure your child’s feet carefully and avoid the hassle and expense of returning ill fitting boots.
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