rabbit.reviews72Consensus score
How strongly 3 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- 4.9/5 stars across 17 REI reviews — highest average rating of any kids' hiking boot on REI
- Waterproof construction at a budget-friendly price (often under $50 on sale)
- Mid-cut height provides ankle support without the weight of heavier boots
Skip it if
- Fewer reviews than KEEN or Merrell — less long-term durability data
- Columbia's kids' line is less discussed in hiking communities than KEEN or Merrell
- May not have the same resoleable durability as Merrell's Moab line
“Top Rated with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars — the highest average rating of any kids' hiking boot on REI's platform”REI (17 reviews)
What owners love
- 4.9/5 stars across 17 REI reviews — highest average rating of any kids' hiking boot on REI
- Waterproof construction at a budget-friendly price (often under $50 on sale)
- Mid-cut height provides ankle support without the weight of heavier boots
- Columbia's OutDry waterproofing is proven across thousands of adult reviews
The recurring gripe
- Fewer reviews than KEEN or Merrell — less long-term durability data
- Columbia's kids' line is less discussed in hiking communities than KEEN or Merrell