Little rippers don't just need a suitable boot for starting out, they need a boot with the right flex and features at each step along the way. When they get most of the way up the learning curve but still can't bend an adult boot, it's time for the Tecnica Cochise Jr Ski Boots. The Cochise Jr isn't really a "crossover" boot in the way that the adult Cochise is, but it is a fully featured four-buckle boot with sturdy polypropylene construction and a 60 flex, which is more than enough for most kids. Don't let a lesser boot hold them back - youth is on their side, but it's fleeting!