Look for well-fitting waterproof optionstoo big or too small are both recipes for chilly feet. Insulating, quick-drying interiors are also crucial. Consider Sorels Cubs (877/666-7352; moosejaw.com; $45), with multilayered hand-washable felt liners, and Kamik Rockets (800/426-4840; rei.com; $45)they have an exterior ankle strap for a snug fit, and are rated to minus 40 degrees. Your kids may never come in from the cold.
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