Falling temperatures mean it's time to put away summer clothes and shoes in favor of warmer and more weatherproof options. If you saved your kids' snow boots from last year, it's also time to marvel at how fast their feet grow. Though it would be nice if their shoes would last for more than a season, shopping for new winter boots for kids doesn't have to be a drag.

Little ones may not realize that their feet are cold as quickly as bigger kids and adults will — probably because sometimes they're too busy having fun stomping around in the snow or bouncing through puddles to notice — which is why it's important to pay attention to a few keywords when shopping. If you want boots that hold up just as well to melting snow as to rainy days, you'll want a pair that is waterproof rather than water resistant. Also, you should be mindful of just how tall of a boot you need. If your child is going to be stomping through high snow drifts, you'll want a taller boot that will keep snow from coming in over the cuff, soaking their socks and making little feet cold.

Below are the snow boots that meet all the necessary criteria and have also earned the highest customer ratings and reviews.