At one point or another your child will imagine himself as a cowboy in the Wild West. His attire will consist of a big cowboy hat, a pair of revolvers to fight the outlaws, and the tried and true cowboy boots. When it's time to purchase your kids cowboy boots you should be mindful of a few things and keep focus on the use of these boots.

1. Cost: You should ask yourself if these boots are for play time or for dressing up and going out. If your child will be running around outside, stomping water puddles and kicking dirt, then you should definitely avoid spending a lot of money on these boots. If you plan on buying boots for dressing up then spending the extra green to acquire a quality pair of boots would be wise.

2. Durability: This one also requires you to ask yourself what these boots will be used for. Play time or dress up? Again, if your child will be playing in these boots and running around outside you should look for durable and lasting materials. Reinforced soles and waterproof material are essential to a longer lasting pair of cowboy boots.

3. Size: As I'm sure you're well aware, kids feet grow extremely fast. You should consider buying boots that are a half size bigger to accommodate for their rapid growth. You can suit them up with a thicker pair of socks to make up for the open space inside the boot until they grow into the larger size.

4. Comfort: Regardless of when and where your kids cowboy boots will be worn, you should strive for maximum comfort. Have your child test the boot out for comfort by walking around the store a few times. Insist that they explain to you if anything doesn't feel right. You can purchase boots with an inner lining that acts as an insulator to ensure maximum comfort and warmth for the feet.

Remember that cowboy boots will require a break in period. The best boots are the older ones in your closet for a reason... The more you wear them the more they tend to "understand" the shape of your foot and how you fit into them. Your child Is no different and should be informed of this process.

One more thing to note is the style of the kids cowboy boots. Styles range from mild to wild for the children. You can buy purple alligator skin boots, green eel skin, or traditional western styled boots. Again, it all depends on when and where the boots will be worn. Allow your child to be a kid and have fun with them and let them have some input on the situation!