Update in OP: short winter boots for short little legs?

[Simon]

Update: I know I have seen several posts looking for wide toddler boots for the winter and I am thrilled to report that the Target Circo brand Nectar boots are everything we wanted and more! I am amazed how flexible the sole is and the upper part of the boots too. Ds2 has a wide, nearly XW, foot and did great in just 1/2 size up (he wears 6.5W and the size 7 boot fit great). He was literally racing his brother in the (empty) store aisle, which is a far cry from the hobbling gait he has in the LE boots and LaCrosse rain boots we've had him in. Thank you all!

These are what we bought:
http://www.target.com/p/Toddler-Boys...y/-/A-10838654

A second runner up was this boot we found at Kohl's by Sonoma Life. The sole was pretty flexible and Ds2 walked well in them. But we have deep snow for several months in the winter, more than enough to go over the tops and inside these boots making for wet, cold feet. If we had only occasional snow but lots of wet weather I might have bought these instead. They also fit well just 1/2 size up.

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/todd...tyle+Boots.jsp


OP: Ds2 has a wide, toddler foot size 7-ish. But, his legs are so short that all the boots come up to his knee and even a bit above. We have a collection of LE boots and I tried him in rain boots with wool socks, but those were still too tall.

He can't walk well, at all, and he clearly doesn't like it. He needs boots for going outside twice a day at day care and because we are facing 6 months of winter.

Any suggestions for a low-top winter boot or something that is just plain shorter?

[Kindra178]

Ds2 has a wide, toddler foot size 7-ish. But, his legs are so short that all the boots come up to his knee and even a bit above. We have a collection of LE boots and I tried him in rain boots with wool socks, but those were still too tall.

He can't walk well, at all, and he clearly doesn't like it. He needs boots for going outside twice a day at day care and because we are facing 6 months of winter.

Any suggestions for a low-top winter boot or something that is just plain shorter?

Last year my little two two year had a wide fat foot in a 7. He wore these:

http://www.zappos.com/product/7428176/color/585

His Kamiks were short enough for him. He loved them too. Also try Stride Rite and LLB.

[HIU8]

What about these:
http://www.target.com/p/Toddler-Boys...y/-/A-10838654

My DD wore these and they were great b/c they are good for a wide foot and flexible enough for a toddler to walk in.

[stinkyfeet]

DS1 has Keen Kootenay boots. He loves them. The sole and leather is surprisingly flexible for a boot or any shoe for that matter. He we use them as his every day shoes now that it is colder outside, and he plays in them as if they are sneakers.

He can easily put them on and take them off by himself. He was sized at a store for 8.5 XW. I bought the Kootenays in a size 10, and they fit perfectly. Keens tend to run wide, but I sized up a little more to be safe. The hit just above his ankles.

http://www.zappos.com/keen-kids-koot...me=zap_pdp_sub

[blue]

What about these:
http://www.target.com/p/Toddler-Boys...y/-/A-10838654

My DD wore these and they were great b/c they are good for a wide foot and flexible enough for a toddler to walk in.

Worked well last year for my DS with short little legs, bought another pair this year. I also love how flexible they are and the price. My only complaint is I wish the velcro on the boots was longer , it is hard to get the boots as tight as they need to be (I thinks I can easily fix it by adding some more velcro on the end...when I get around to it )..... Still love the boots