Columbia Sportswear Toddler Powderbug Snow Boots Review

by Guest Writers · Published December 28, 2011 , 7:54 pm · Updated December 24, 2024 , 4:31 am

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We tested out the Columbia Sportswear Toddler Powderbug boots on our 20-month old daughter after a recent snow storm dumped about eight inches of snow. We took her to a nearby park to pull her around in her new sled and hop around in the snow. The depth of the snow made it difficult for her to get around much, but she had plenty of fun trying. Despite a rather cold day in the low 20s, she had a grin from ear to ear the entire time. When we got home, we were pleased to find her feet warm and dry. I still have bad childhood memories of crummy boots and bread bags over my socks to keep my feet dry. But with the newer gear technology like Columbia’s, we thankfully won’t have to worry about that with our daughter.

Columbia Sportswear Toddler Powderbug Snow Boots Review

The Toddler Powderbug boots have a water and wind resistant nylon upper and a removable, washable 6mm recycled felt liner. They have an adjustable elastic instep strap for secure fit and a drawstring with barrel lock closure. While our daughter seemed comfortable in these boots, it was a bit tough to get them on. Unfortunately, the liner kept bunching up as our daughter tried to push her foot in. I am guessing that adding a zipper can make it tough to keep the water and moisture out, but with younger toddlers, the easier the whole process is the better. Perhaps Columbia could put loops on the liner tops for the parents to hang on to as the child presses in.

We tested the girls version, but these boots are available for boys as well. For girls, it is available in a pink/purple color combination, and for the boys, it is available in a black/green combo. For both boys and girls, the boots are offered in sizes 4 to 7. The Powderbug boots offer an nice option from a quality brand that is also cute and affordable. It looks like there is more snow in the forecast, so hopefully we will have a chance to spend some more time in these boots soon! For more info on the Toddler Powderbug Print Snow Boots and other Columbia Sportswear products, visit www.columbia.com or www.amazon.com/columbia.