When the last Christmas present has been opened and the Hanukkah menorah has been put away, it’ll still be cold. Even worse: it’ll be snowy and slushy without the holiday charm. In order to keep your sanity, and your favorite leather boots in good shape, it’s time to invest in a pair of weatherproof boots you can wear until the ground gets a little bit safer.
It seems like UGGS are everywhere this year, with a platform height that all of a sudden makes them flattering with your favorite loungewear. The Classic Cloudpeak is as cozy as a shoe can be, covered in their signature caramel suede and a burst of fluffy shearling. I also like their Chillapeak Shine version, which is all-over black patent shine that looks like Darth Vader’s helmet.
Sorel has made huge leaps in design over the last few years, churning out fashion forward shoes that I originally thought were Nike. Look at this puffy zip boot in a fashion-y shade of greenish gray, which reminds me of a Jordan sneaker. Their Caribou boot gets a femme update in a pink, tan, and grey color way or a pink, olive green, black version!
Inuikii shearling boots remind me a little bit of Louis Vuitton! The shoes are so beautiful that it can make your standard legs and puffer coat combo feel like a proper Outfit. The caramel, chocolate brown, and beige shearling color palette has an undeniably luxurious vibe at a pretty fair price. If you’re looking to splurge, Moncler is always worth the money. I love their black-on-black, subtle but still stylish hiking boot.
And if you’re looking for a more classic, rubber-and-fur approach – look no further than J.Crew. Their Perfect Winter boots get a modern update in a sherpa-lined black and tan boot that passes the practical/stylish test with flying colors.
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