Even the most heel-happy girls have to admit, there comes a time when snow boots are unavoidable. Because as much as we love to wear cute shoes, we love not slipping on ice and twisting our ankles even more. To combat the fashion fear that can come with forecasts of cold winds and inches upon inches of snow, we're prepping the best way possible, choosing to be optimistic and think about the shopping such weather necessitates. Our number one pick? A great pair of snow boots, which these days can be so sleekly stylish, you'd never guess they were crafted with storms in mind. We rounded up our favorite pairs for inclement weather, making sure to find styles ready for serious snow and others intended only for quick tromping to your local (heated) brunch spot.
— Additional reporting by Leah Melby
These Aquatalia Lorena Genuine Shearling Boots ($455, originally $650) look impossibly comfortable.
These Blondo Val Waterproof Boots ($140, originally $160) look so cute, you'd never guess they could hold their own in the rain and snow.
These UGG Adirondack III Waterproof Booties ($250) will help you tackle those dreaded polar vortexes.
If it unexpectedly starts raining, you're going to want to be in these Ross & Snow Emilina Genuine Shearling Lined Waterproof Booties ($270, originally $450).
We're so into how warm and supportive these Steve Madden Alaska Lace-Up Booties With Faux Fur Cuffs ($80) are.
Meet your new favorite shoe, the Sam Edelman Jeanie Boot ($108).
They're classics for a reason. The Timberland Jayne Waterproof Hiking Booties ($160) hold up well under pressure, and by pressure we mean inclement weather.
OK, so maybe don't take these out in a blizzard. But if you want to live your most fashionable life, reach for these Gucci Trip Lug Sole Combat Boots ($980).
It may be snowing outside, but your feet won't know it in these warm Ross & Snow Genuine Shearling Lined Moto Boots ($395).
The silhouette of these olive green Blackstone OL22 Lace-Up Boots With Genuine Shearling Lining ($258) is here to stay.