In the wintertime, boots have a big job. Gone are the days when you lot can traipse down the streets and gallivant through parks with just the necessity of a fashionable sole separating you from whatever danger might be afoot—ahem, underfoot. Wintertime calls for boots that tin navigate sloppy, slushy, and slick sidewalks during blustery and frigid atmospheric condition, and ideally without looking like you've just come from an arctic expedition when you lot get where you're going. We rounded upwardly our favorite winter boots that nosotros wearable ourselves, also every bit new boots with the nearly innovative slip-saving and pes-warming tech—all featuring bang-up design that adds a mannerly look to your winter wardrobe.

Dr. Martens 2976 Platform Simulated-Fur Lined Boots
These richly pigmented, high-quality leather platform boots have the durability and timeless look it takes get in through wintertime for years to come up. Fifty-fifty after iv years of tromping around wintry cities—from Portland, OR, to NYC—my Dr. Martens are still the waterproof, make-any-outfit-cool badasses that they were the day that I bought them. And with an updated imitation-fur lining, you can skip the wool socks and nevertheless accept toasty toes. ($190)

La Canadienne Susan Waterproof Articulatio genus Loftier Kicking
These over-the-human knee boots don't just wait chichi equally hell (thanks to their simple, clean design), they too protect yous from the elements and go on your feet comfortable no affair how many miles you lot put on them. Featuring waterproof engineering and a retention-foam footbed that perfectly contours to your anxiety, winter (or autumn, or jump) boots don't get ameliorate than this. ($550)

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See past Chloe Eileen Shearling Hiker Boots
Made with the highest quality materials (like natural sheep shearling lining and calfskin suede), these boots perfectly pair a rugged design with a stylish expect. And with thoughtful details, like the extra-deep lugs in the all-rubber outsole, these tin handle whatever weather that you find yourself in, out on the trail or on your way to encounter friends for drinks. ($315)

Hoka One One 10 Opening Ceremony Tor Ultra Hi
For the agile and high-way crowd comes a collaboration ane might only dream of, resulting in these futuristic boots that keep your stride steady and your feet protected. Made with a full grain leather upper and Megagrip Vibram soles, the Tor Ultra Howdy becomes all-atmospheric condition fix when you add together the upshot waterproof bootie before wearing. ($260)

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Rag & Bone Shiloh Boot
This combat-mode boot looks less tough and more than luxe, but that doesn't mean information technology can't handle the four harshest months of the year. Thanks to it'south 100% leather construction, these middle-catching boots volition terminal for years—and features like actress-deep lugs make them as practical as the shearling gage makes them glamorous.($650)

Sperry Saltwater Wintertime Luxe Duck Boot
There's not much that can beat a classic duck boot when it comes to tackling typical Northeastern weather, only this updated Sperry duck boot takes it a pace further with a super-toasty 18-carat shearling-lined footbed and 200G Thinsulate lining. Pair that with Ceramic lug outsoles and you've got boots that you lot'll be excited to pull out of the closet in winters to come. ($150)

adidas Terrex Choleah
One-half hiking boot, half athleisure statement shoe, the adidas Terrex Choleah has the features to become a no-nonsense full-time winter boot—just without the clunk of other traditional "winter boots." Featuring Climaproof waterproof technology, PrimaLoft insulation for eco-friendly warmth, and a loftier-traction rubber outsole for optimal grip in wet and dry weather, this kicking belongs everywhere from your commute to your weekend hike. ($130)

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Sorel Phoenix Cypher Boot
Forget everything you've e'er heard about not being able to wear winter boots into the office, because the Phoenix Zip Boot is here to dispel all style imitation-pas rumors. The sleek design and high-quality construction give it a timeless and professional wait, while waterproof total grain leather and a grippy sole (I mean, look at those lugs!) brand this boot every bit functional every bit it is cute. ($170)

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