What are the best western boots for kids? We reckon leather boots. They're the toughest material around, so they can take whatever the kids dish out!

There are several things you look for when it comes to selecting boots for children. We know it's important that young feet are properly supported, and these Heritage Roper Wide Square Toe definitely excel in that department! We also know that kids are hard on shoes. They kick stuff, climb stuff, ride stuff and drag their feet when the mood takes them... so you want a boot that will survive. The Roper is crafted from full grain leather, and it also comes with Ariat's shock-absorbing technology to protect their heels and minimize fatigue. Not sure if that technology helps with parent shock or fatigue... but it does keep the kids comfortable no matter how hard or long they play!

You might be shelling out a few dollars for full grain leather, but it does go the distance. If you take the opportunity to teach them boot care and get them to give their boots a little love now and then, they might even last more than one child's 'size time'!