Canter Junior JK7511

Little boots that hold up to a summer of chores, a day at the show and the walk back to the truck. The Canter Junior is built like Justin's grown-up Western boots, with a full-grain leather upper, a square toe and a unit block heel, so your kid gets the real thing without a long break-in.

The pull-on design means kids can handle them on their own. The cushioned insert and woven lining keep small feet comfortable through a long afternoon at the barn, and the rubber outsole gives steady traction on gravel, wet grass and the concrete aisle. Cement construction with a double stitch welt holds up to scuffing and kicking.

The leather cleans up after a muddy evening and conditions back to a shine. It's a good first pair of real boots for a young rider or a helper at the feed bin.

Highlights

• Full-grain leather upper that cleans up after muddy afternoons
• Pull-on design kids can handle on their own
• Cushioned insert for long days on their feet
• Rubber outsole for gravel, grass and barn concrete
• Square toe and unit block heel for a classic Western look
• Cement construction with a double stitch welt

Why choose a kids' Western boot

A kids' Western boot gives a young rider the right look for the barn, the arena and the sale barn, and it teaches good habits early, like wiping boots off and setting them by the door. The square toe and unit block heel are built the way grown-up Western boots are built, so the step up later is easy.

Parents usually want boots that do everyday work: school days, chores and play. This pair suits the first-time boot wearer, the child who helps at the feed bin, and the kid who wants to look like the adults at the barn.

At a glance

How to fit and wear them

Check the fit with the socks your child will wear, and measure feet late in the day when they are at their largest. A new boot should have room at the toe and a snug heel. Kids' feet grow fast, so check the fit every few months and move up a size only when the toe is crowded.

Let the boots break in around the house for a few days before school or a full day of chores. Have your child walk, jump and climb in them before you buy, so you can see the heel stays put.

Good to know

• Pair them with jeans or shorts, so they work for chores, school and the fairgrounds alike.
• Wipe mud off while it's still damp, then let the boots air out away from direct heat so the leather stays supple.
• Work a neutral leather conditioner in a couple of times a season to keep the finish from drying and cracking.
• Store the boots out of direct sun in a cool, dry spot so the leather keeps its shape between weekends.
• Leave about a thumb's width of room past the longest toe so a growing foot has space, and check the fit again every few months.

About Justin

Justin has made Western boots since 1879, when H.J. Justin started a boot business in Texas. The Canter Junior carries the look of Justin's grown-up Western boots down to young riders.

Get their fit checked now so they're set before the first cold morning at the barn.