Sorel snow boots cost more, but they're the warmest thing my kid's feet have ever been in

Premium price, premium warmth — a strong investment if your winters are serious and your kid is hard on gear. The Sorel Whitney II is not cheap, but after a winter of my kid stomping through slush, snow piles, and freezing puddles with warm, dry feet every single time, I stopped questioning the price. The lace-up design gives a better fit than pull-on boots, which matters when you’re dealing with skinny calves or wide feet. They’re not the easiest boots to get on in a hurry — lace-up takes more time than the slip-on alternatives — but warmth and dryness are the metrics that matter for snow boots, and these deliver on both without compromise. If you live where winter is a real season, these are worth every penny.