I was recently at WalMart in Tilton and noticed they had a large inventory on hand. Craigslist usually has numerous listings, which to me is also a warning that these are one of those items that may not get used as much as you hope. I am no expert, but I bought some a couple years ago and I would suggest buying "modern" type with the crampons/cleats on the bottom, with good but easy to operate bindings. Some of the kids bindings have limited adjustment and do not fit well to their footwear. The footwear for the kids is very important, loose fitting "snow boots" will not work. The kids need to wear something more like a hiking boot that fits tightly on their feet. Also, if you look at the ski shops and sporting goods stores for the higher end shoes you will notice they are very expensive. We have numerous pairs now so that when we have guests we can strap them on and go. They have been a big hit.
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