For this guide: I consulted Wirecutter’s guides to adult rain and snow boots, polled fellow parents, and sifted through dozens of reviews and articles to find the most beloved pairs of kids boots.

Jillian Quint/Candace Davison/PureWow To choose the best snow boots for kids, I went straight to PureWow parents for their recommendations, cross-checking them against reviews online.

Ankle boots are a wardrobe staple — in particular, square-toe ankle boots, which offer an extra edge thanks to their unique shape, whether they’re on the chunkier or the slimmer side.