Each year, sooner or later, an inevitable drop in temperatures occurs. Whether you love it or hate it, winter always comes — and with it, the arrival of rain, sleet, and snow. Skimping on proper footwear? Not optional. While we begrudgingly accept the arrival of light flurries (which eventually turn to icy slush), we also come face to face with the decision to sacrifice style in search of a highly protective winter boot. There are boots we love and boots we should actually be wearing.It’s not always an easy feat to find an option that keeps your socks bone dry while also providing a cool exterior that pairs with all of your favorite outfits. To save you a little sanity, we've scoured the net to find you for the best winter boots possible. Some of these win solely on their number of unanimously positive reviews, while others add aesthetics, keeping us from a nearly inevitable style slump (come on, you can't spend all winter in your Sorel Joan of Arctics).
So, whether your 'hood gets two feet of snow or 10, cozy up in these winter boots for a slip-free, waterproof season.
Solider on and embrace the elements with a shield of rubber and felt.
Joie Demelza Boots, $395 $237, available at Joie.
A little touch of print goes a long way in a winter wonderland.
Keen Elsa Boot, $130, available at Keen.
With this much warm padding, the winter cold doesn't stand a chance.
Hunter Tall Quilted Leg Rain Boots, $215 $150.99, available at Hunter.
Sorel, the snow-boot king, has teamed up with J.Crew to bring us a selection of cute and functional footwear.
Sorel For J.Crew Winter Carnival Boots, $135, available at J.Crew.
The subtle moon boots of our dreams.
Saint Laurent Shearling Snow Boots, $795, available at Browns.
Never fear an icy slip when your boots pack this much traction.
Dirty Laundry Blizzard Faux Fur Lined Boot, $74.99 $49.97, available at Nordstrom Rack.
Meet the ultimate hypothermia combatant.
The North Face Nuptse Purna, $130, available at The North Face.
If you have to sludge, sludge in style.
Adidas x Stella McCartney Winter Boots, $240, available at Barneys New York.
How to take the groutfit into cold-weather months.
Native Jimmy 2.0, $120, available at Native.
These boots have OrthoLite interior padding for all-day comfort.
Timberland Brookton 6-inch Classic Boots, $120, available at Timberland.
This functional boot lives up to its name.
Ugg Adirondack II, $225, available at Ugg.
Grab this jazzy twist on a classic duck boot. Practicality never looked so good.
Sam Edelman Caldwell, $140, available at Sam Edelman.
Pair with a moto jacket for some extra 'tude.
Zara Leather Biker Boots with Faux Fur Lining, $139 $59.99, available at Zara.
Bring out your inner kid in a pair of reinforced rain boots. These rubber shoes were made for splashing.
Ilse Jacobsen Hornbæk Rub Boot, $169.95, available at Nordstrom.
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