It used to be that when dresses for winter, you either had to choose between stylish boots and cold, wet feet, or warm feet that look like they belong on yard duty. This season however, fashionable and functional winter boots are available everywhere, and a great pair can be found for under $200.
Leather Winter Boots
Leather boots and winter are two things that you wouldn’t normally put together, especially if you live in an area that reaches -30 degrees in the dead of winter. But some companies have found a way to marry warm and leather styling this season.
Mountain Equipment Co-Op offers a wide selection of performance winter boots, and a few options for the fashion-minded. Keen Hofn Women’s Boots are tall, sleek, and stylish. Made from leather, and lined with faux shearling, they will keep you toasty up to -32 degree weather.
There was a time when the best thing that the fashion-conscious would say about Ugg boots was that they are comfortable. And a long walk through the park in the snow would still result in a visibly soaked foot. But this season Ugg boots are popping up looking stylish, practical, and yes still comfortable. The women’s Belfair boot is made from fully waterproof leather, has a breathable membrane, and sheepskin lining.
Sorel’s ‘Helen of Tundra’ women’s boots are made with waterproof full-grain leather and Thinsulate for added warm in the snow. And their neutral colour blocking and fashion forward design make them a perfect choice for a day of window shopping in fresh snow.
Fur-lined Boots
Like it’s sister pair ‘Helen of Tundra’, Sorel’s fur-lined ‘Joan of Arctic’ winter boots will satisfy your fashion needs and keep you warm and dry this winter. They will protect your toes in bone-chilling -25 degrees weather, yet have lush details like faux fur, suede, and herringbone.
Aldo Shoes always has a wide selection of fashionable boots, but they often fall short when it comes to warmth. But its seems a compromise has been found in their synthetic black ‘Corney’ pair for $100. Their fur lining and durable rubber sole promises warmth and grip on those icy sidewalks.
Don’t fear the cold this winter. Have fun in the snow and look good doing it in this season’s best boots. And if you really want to step out in the snow in style, try out this season's over the knee boots - they are sure to grab some attention.
Heather Loney - Heather is a journalist and photographer living in Canada. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in philosophy, and ...
