Kids' Cowboy Boots in Dallas: Sizes, Fit and Real Prices — A Parent's Guide
Baptisms, presentaciones de tres años, quinceañeras with a court of little chambelanes, posadas, and the everyday "quiero botas como las de mi papá." Kids' cowboy boots get bought for an occasion and then worn every single day, which is exactly why they need to fit right the day you buy them.
At Teres Western Wear we keep 16 kids' styles in stock, in sizes 7 through 13 and 1 to 2, from $79 to $99.99 — all Tanner Mark leather boots plus one Durango. Every pair is on the floor to try on, and we measure your child's foot at no charge. This guide covers what parents ask us most: what size, how to know it fits, whether to buy big, leather or synthetic, and what it costs.
The question every parent asks: should I buy a size up so they last?
No — and this is the one thing to take from this guide. A cowboy boot has no laces. Nothing holds a too-big boot onto a small foot, so the heel lifts with every step, the foot slides forward inside, and the boot flops. That means blisters on the heel, tripping on stairs and on the dance floor, and a child who takes the boots off and refuses to put them back on.
Leather stretches a little across the width as it breaks in. It never gets longer. So a boot that is too long stays too long until your child grows into it — and by then the heel has been rubbing for months.
The right buy is a boot that fits today, with room to grow measured in about a thumb's width at the toe (a little more than we allow adults), snug across the instep and holding the heel. Yes, a growing kid will outgrow it. That is the trade-off with children's shoes of any kind; it is not a reason to buy a boot that does not fit.
How kids' boot sizes work
US children's sizes count up from toddler sizes, reach 13, then start over at 1. So a size 1 boot is bigger than a size 13, and a 2 is bigger than a 1. The sizes we stock — 7 to 13 and 1 to 2 — cover roughly the pre-K to fourth- or fifth-grade range, although feet, not ages, decide.
After size 2 or 3 comes the youth range (3 to 8). Youth sizes are the bridge to adult sizes: for girls, youth 3–8 equals women's 5–10; for boys, youth sizes run into men's sizes directly. If your child is past a 2, ask us — we can tell you whether a youth boot or a small adult boot is the better fit and what is on the rack that day.
Approximate foot length by size (standard US children's chart; every boot's last is a little different, so use it as a starting point, not a verdict):
| Kids' size | Foot length | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 1/2 in | 14.0 cm |
| 8 | 5 3/4 in | 14.6 cm |
| 9 | 6 1/8 in | 15.6 cm |
| 10 | 6 1/2 in | 16.5 cm |
| 11 | 6 3/4 in | 17.1 cm |
| 12 | 7 1/8 in | 18.1 cm |
| 13 | 7 1/2 in | 19.1 cm |
| 1 | 7 3/4 in | 19.7 cm |
| 2 | 8 1/8 in | 20.6 cm |
| 3 (youth) | 8 1/2 in | 21.6 cm |
Our kids' boots come in one width (medium). A child with a wide foot or a high instep usually does better with a half size up rather than a full size — and that is a decision to make with the boot on the foot, not from a chart.
Measuring at home before you come in
Same method as our adult sizing guide, with two changes for kids: do it standing, and do it late in the day.
- Put a sheet of paper on a hard floor against a wall.
- Have your child stand on it with the heel against the wall, wearing the socks they will wear with the boots. Standing matters: a sitting foot measures short.
- Mark the end of the longest toe (not always the big toe).
- Measure from the paper's edge to the mark. Do both feet and use the longer one.
Bring the number, or the paper itself. It gets us to the right size in one try instead of four.
How to check the fit on a child who cannot tell you
A four-year-old will say a boot fits because it has horses on it. Here is how to check without asking:
- Thumb test at the toe. With the boot on and the child standing, press down on the toe of the boot. You want about a thumb's width between the end of the toes and the end of the boot. If you feel the toes right under your thumb, it is too small; if you can press down a whole finger's length, it is too big.
- Heel check. Hold the boot at the heel and have the child lift the foot. A little movement is normal in a new boot. If the heel lifts clean out, it is too big.
- Watch them walk — and run. Take them down the aisle and back. A boot that fits stays with the foot. A boot that flops or drags the toe is too big; a child who walks stiff or on the outside of the foot may be in a boot that is too tight.
- The ten-minute test. Leave the boots on while you look at hats. Then take them off and look at the foot: red marks across the top or at the toes mean too tight.
- Socks. Try them on with the socks they will actually wear. Thick socks in a boot fitted with thin ones is the most common reason a "perfect" boot comes back too tight.
Leather or synthetic?
Leather (all 15 of our Tanner Mark kids' styles) breathes in the Texas heat, molds to the foot over the first weeks and holds up to being handed down to a younger sibling. It needs a wipe and an occasional conditioner.
Synthetic (our Durango patriotic boot, $79) wipes clean with a damp cloth, does not care about puddles or spilled agua fresca, and is the practical pick for a toddler who is hard on shoes. It does not breathe like leather, so it runs warmer in summer.
For a boot that will be worn every day for a year, we lean leather. For a first pair for a two- or three-year-old who will outgrow it in a few months regardless, synthetic makes sense.
Getting the boot on (and off)
Pull-on boots take effort for a small child. Sit them down, point the toe, and pull straight up by the boot straps — the foot slides in with a small pop. Most kids can do it alone by six or seven; before that, expect to help. If it takes real force even with help, go up a half size; a boot that is a fight to put on will not get worn.
What is on our rack
Boys' and unisex (Tanner Mark, $79): monster fish print in Orix tan, cognac and black with blue, and brown with a turquoise top; black python print; black hand-tooled print; the Archer in chocolate oak-leaf tooled print; the Rahett in honey brown; vintage black; the Carter in crazy tang leather with a bone top and light blue stitching; and the Cash in black-and-white hair-on cowhide. Sizes 7–13 and 1–2.
Girls' (Tanner Mark, $79.99–$99.99): the Sissy in crazy brown with a pink top ($79.99); the Mesquite in sand with a cut-out butterfly inlay ($99); the McAllen in burnished sand with a rose inlay ($99); the Cedar Park in vintage brown with sunflower embroidery ($99); the Bailey in shimmer beige ($99); and the Spring in crazy brown with sunflower embroidery ($99.99). Sizes 7–13 and 1–2.
Durango Kids' Patriotic Western Boot ($79): synthetic, stars-and-stripes shaft, the easy-care pick.
Browse them all in the Kids Boots collection — and remember the exact pair and size you want may sell before you get here, so a call ahead is worth it.
What kids' cowboy boots cost in Dallas
| Price | What you get |
|---|---|
| $79 | Ten Tanner Mark leather styles for boys and unisex, and the Durango synthetic boot |
| $79.99–$99.99 | Six Tanner Mark girls' styles with embroidery, inlays or shimmer finishes |
That is the whole range: nothing over $100. Texas sales tax (8.25% in Dallas) is added at the register. Exchanges are within 30 days with the receipt, unworn, soles unscratched — which is one more reason to check the fit in the store rather than at home. For the adult side of the rack, see how much cowboy boots cost in Dallas.
Making them last (and pass down)
Wipe the dust off after the party. Condition leather every month or two with a leather conditioner, and keep both leather and synthetic away from the heater and the hot car when wet — stuff a soaked boot with newspaper and let it dry slowly. A kids' boot that fit right and was kept clean is usually in good enough shape for the next child in the family.
Quick answers
What size cowboy boot does my child need?
Measure the foot standing, late in the day, and start from the chart above — then confirm with the thumb test in the store. Kids' sizes run 7 to 13, then 1, 2 and up.
Should I buy kids' boots a size bigger?
No. A boot with no laces cannot hold a foot that is too small for it. Buy the size that fits today with a thumb's width of room at the toe.
Do you have boots for a two-year-old?
Our smallest in-stock size is a 7, which fits many two- and three-year-olds. Bring the foot; we will tell you in one minute.
Do kids' boots come in wide?
Our kids' styles come in one width (medium). For a wide foot we try a half size up and check the fit on the foot.
Are these real leather?
The 15 Tanner Mark styles are leather. The Durango patriotic boot is synthetic, and we say so on the tag.
Can they wear cowboy boots to school every day?
Yes, if they fit. A leather boot that fits is as comfortable as a sneaker once it breaks in. Read how to break in cowboy boots; for kids it takes about a week of wear around the house.
Where can I try on kids' cowboy boots in Dallas?
At Teres Western Wear, 8033 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX 75217. In-store purchase only, bilingual staff, and we measure kids' feet at no charge.
Bring them in
Kids' boots are the one purchase where a chart cannot replace the fitting — the child cannot tell you, and the boot has no laces to fix it. Come in with the socks they will wear, ideally in the afternoon, and we will measure, fit and let them run the aisle. If dad is getting boots the same day, we can match the pair.
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📍 8033 Lake June Road, Dallas, TX 75217
📞 (214) 391-0508
Hours
Monday – Tuesday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Styles, sizes and prices are from the Teres Western Wear rack in Dallas at the time of publication (September 2026) and change as inventory moves; the tag in the store is the price. The size chart is a standard US children's reference and is approximate — fit varies by brand and style. This guide is general orientation; the fitting happens in the store.