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The Best Toddler Rain Boots for Epic Puddle Jumping

All the fun, with none of the wet.

by Thelma Adams
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A yellow toddler rain boot with an L.L. Bean logo on them, set against an aqua background

Toddler rain boots have one basic but crucial job: They’re there to keep your kids’ feet dry. Because kids with wet feet have wet socks, and that combination leads to endless amounts of whining. If you get the right pair, a storm becomes more entertaining than the latest Disney flick.

Rain boots make rainy days fun. Try to remember how much fun it was to puddle jump as a kid. The hop. The splash. The power to create a tsunami on the sidewalk. And it didn’t require batteries! And, for a protective parent fearing wet feet, all it takes is some proactive purchasing of boots that can stand up to a kids’ jumping for joy in stormy weather.

A good pair of rain boots keeps kids’ feet snug, even in torrential downpours. If you live in a particularly frigid area, it may help to get insulated rain boots for extra warmth. You want rain boots that have solid traction, so kids don’t slip and slide. And make sure that they’re easy to pull on and off, so handles are good addition.

The Best Toddler Rain Boots

Classic Toddler Rain Boots by Hunter
$55
Low-Cut Toddler Rain Boots by Reima
$34.95
Handle It Toddler Rain Boots by Crocs
$49.74
Big Geo Toddler Rain Boots by Bogs

They easy to yank on and pull off, thanks to the openings. And they're designed in a rubber upper with linear graphics along the shaft, so they look, well, cool. There's a cushioned footbed, and a non-marking, non-slip rubber outsole with a self-cleaning tread.

$40
Toddler Rain Boots by KomForme
$15.99
Toddler Rain Boots by Hatley
$49.68
Puddle Stompers Toddler Rain Boots by L.L. Bean

The handles are great to get these on and off. The insole with jersey-knit cotton lining is removable. And the boots themselves are made from leakproof rubber that won't stiffen or crack or leak. And the traction is solid, too.

$37

The Best Kids’ Rain Boots

Kids' Rain Boots by Bogs
$39.95
Light-Up Rain Boots by Western Chief
$19.98
Riptide Kids' Rain Boots by Kamik

These are made to withstand whatever Mother Nature throws your way. The heels are thick and rugged. And the pull-on boots have a waterproof synthetic upper with a contrasting midsole. There's a moisture-wicking liner to reduce foot sweat, and a cushioned footbed.

$39
First Gloss Kids' Rain Boots by Hunter
$74.95
Kids' Rain Boots by Pluie Pluie

For the design-forward child, here are funky-cool boots with a rubber upper and sole, and comfortable cotton lining. Plus a multitude of different patterns.

$39

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