warm winter boots for first real winter - recommendations?

[imralphy]

Hi there,
I have to buy boots for my son who will be 18 mths - 2 yrs during the winter. As I have never had to buy these before, I don't know what kinds are good quality. Basically I want his feet to be warm when outside (I hate cold feet). I saw that sears has a sale on some right now but not sure if they are good or not. They have Sorel, Columbia, kamik and Cougar.
Also, are the ones with the liners a good thing or not?
Anyway, any help is appreciated

[natalka]

Those are all fine brands, but remember that your child won't fit them next winter, so I sure wouldn't buy any which are really pricey.
It's good to have the ones with the removable liner because you can take them out to have everything dry more easily.

[thelefteyeguy]

Walmart...$20.

yes, boots usually only last 1 year ...they grow so fast!

[pimom]

Cheap boots will probably be alright for the little guys, but when my kids were 4 and 5, they destroyed the cheapies and we ended up paying extra to buy a second pair mid-winter. From then on we have only bought/borrowed Sorel/Columbia (which are extremely similar) and have never been disappointed. We also had a third hand pair of LLBeans which were still as good as new after 3 winters.

[imralphy]

thanks all! Yes, I am realizing that they unfortunately won't last long

[dafunkgirl20]

As people are stating - they will likely only last one winter.
I am lucky that I have 2 boys - so last year I purchased a pair of Sorel at Sears for about $35 and hope to use them for my second son when he grows into them as they are still in great condition. Perhaps after my second son outgrows them - I can sell them on kijiji!!!
I would suggest trying to find a good brand one on sale (such as at Sears today) and then if you only have one child - sell them on kijiji! You'll make some $$ back, and have your son in better boots than walmart stuff and likely for cheaper after you sell it!!!