If this is the year you take your grom to the backcountry, be sure to get them a boot that’ll ski well and tour efficiently. The K2 Mindbender Team Jr Alpine Touring Boot checks the box on both requirements while looking pretty good to boot. With a classic overlap, two-piece shell and four-buckle closure, the Mindbender Team has a traditional alpine boot feel, but it also boasts a walk mode and tech binding-compatible fittings for versatility.