I purchased these boots for my 4 year old grandson so he could play in the snow when visiting.  The day was rather cold and the wind chill was even colder but the quality of these boots kept his feet warm.  He didn't want to go in from the outside.  The lining was great and the drawstring pull at the top of the boot, keep the cold air and snow out.  The velcro strip was great as it kept the boot very secu