<p>Wisconsin son hasn’t worn boots since required in elementary school- shoes only in MS, HS or college here (boots that fit have been in our closet waiting for his use for many years now). I would wait to buy boots for any school for two reasons. First, need to find out what they want and others wear and secondly, the best slection of appropriate footwear may be available closer to the cold season and in the location worn. Consider buying them over Thanksgiving or winter break.</p>