Reima Anturoin

If you've ever wrestled a screaming toddler into stiff winter boots at -25°C while your car idles in the driveway, the Anturoin is here to save your sanity. These are Reima's wool-lined, waterproof boot bags for babies and early walkers: basically a mitten for tiny feet, minus the fight - it's a soft soled winter boot.

Built with a waterproof insert, a warm wool-blend pile lining, and an anti-slip sole, the Anturoin keeps little feet dry and toasty through slush, snow, and everything a Northern BC winter throws at a stroller. Elastic bands at the opening and ankle mean they go on fast (a rare gift when you're already running late for daycare drop-off), and the windproof, water- and dirt-repellent shell holds up through car seat transfers, carrier naps, and impromptu snow explorations. Reflective detailing adds a bit of visibility for those short winter daylight hours too.

FAQ: Reima Anturoin

What do I put on underneath — socks or bare feet?

These are a plush product, so you can go either way — with socks or without. I wouldn't recommend adding another shoe or bootie underneath, though. The Anturoin is trim to the foot, more like a slipper or traditional footwear for early walkers than an overshoe, so layering another shoe inside will just make it too tight and defeat the fit.

What's the temperature rating?

These don't come with an official temperature rating — and I know that stresses a lot of parents out, so let's talk about it. No official number is okay! I'd be comfortable using these across a range of temperatures, including down to -20°C, and I'd layer with wool socks as it gets colder.

Here's what they're actually doing for your kid's foot: they create a plush wool space that circulates warmth while keeping the foot protected from moisture and wind. That's the job, rating or not.

A couple of things worth knowing: some products on the market do advertise a temperature rating, but that number is never a guarantee — it's still on you to layer appropriately and pay attention to your own child's metabolism and warmth tolerance, since that varies a lot from kid to kid. Adjust as needed rather than trusting a label to do the thinking for you.