The 5 Types Of Footwear You Need For Your Kid Each Year

As parents, it feels like we’re always buying my child shoes. Suddenly at the end of the season we’re left with a rainy day, no boots, and three pairs of worn-out sneakers. The best way to keep your child’s feet warm and stylish for the entire year is to buy these five types of footwear and only these five. —Jennifer Cox

Winter boots: Kamik’s new Prairie 2 winter boot ($120) lets you choose both comfort and functionality in one stylish boot. Kids’ feet will stay warm all the way down to -40°C, and there’s a waterproof DriDefense membrane to keep the moisture out. Plus, they won’t slip or slide in these vegan boots thanks to deep, self-cleaning treads. They even have NiteRays reflective technology to keep them visible in the dark, so they can spend plenty of time perfecting the snowman on your front lawn, even on those early dark nights.

Rain boots: BOGS’ Holly Jr rain boots ($80) are light and comfy, and can be worn during spring and fall’s muddiest rain showers – they’re 100% waterproof. The easy-on handles make them simple to slide on and off, and the Max-Wick feature repels moisture and will keep feet and toes dry. They’re made with ultra-soft, flexible rubber, so your kiddo will love running and jumping in all those puddles.

Runners: For those indoor shoes at school, or for sneakers to wear outside during the warmer months, there’s the line of slip-ins from Skechers ($73). These “step in and go” sneaks make it super easy to slip on with no laces to tie up. They’re designed with a unique Heel Pillow as well as a cushioned Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole for ultimate comfiness. And they come in a wide range of fun styles and colours too.

Sandals: Summertime means go, go, go, so you want a sandal that can be put on quickly, like these Under Armour UA Ansa Graphic Slides ($21). They have a super comfy fit—there’s a fixed strap that has added foam underneath along with a footbed that provides underfoot cushioning. The outsole is durable, they have traction, and they come in different designs for boys and girls.

Slippers: Kids will love these slippers from L.L. Bean ($55), which are made with cozy sweater fleece and decorated with an adorable animal motif. They come on and off easily, and the bungee back cinches so they stay put on busy feet. A suede bottom means no slipping and durability from lots of wear—your littles won’t want to take them off!