Leave your boots in the closet, and spend this season wearing different Winter kicks. You might not believe it, but sneakers can actually come in handy when it comes to surviving the elements. Platforms keep your feet high and dry during a storm, shearling and quilting add extra warmth when the temperatures drop, and extra tread helps keep you from face-planting once things start to get icy. Plus, not only are these kicks comfortable and functional [1], but they actually look pretty darn awesome [2], too. Now that the temperatures are starting to drop, ditch your dreaded heels and bulky boots for the footwear that'll keep you on the move all season long. Check out our top choices, sorted by type, so you can find exactly what you're looking for.
Platform/Wedge
Nike Dunk Sky Hi-Print Sneakers [3] ($150)
Isabel Marant Buck Leather Wedge Sneaker [4] ($830)
Ash Joe Slip-On Sneakers [5] ($180)
Reebok Classic Leather Mid — Winter Wonderland [6] ($85)
Marc Jacobs Black Tassel Talco High-Top Sneakers [7] ($545)
3.1 Phillip Lim 'Trance' Shearling Trim Corduroy Sneakers [8] ($550)
Lined
Converse All Star Faux-Shearling [9] ($75)
Cole Haan Raven High-Top Shearling Sneakers [10] ($298)
Vince Nyack Suede Rabbit Fur High-Top Sneaker [11] ($350)
H&M Lined High-Top [12] ($25)
UGG Australia 'Fierce' Water Resistant Suede Slip-On Sneaker [13] ($90)
High-Top
DV by Dolce Vita Giaa [14] ($77)
Alexander McQueen For Puma Vashty Mid-Top [15] ($345)
Loeffler Randall Crosby High-Top Sneaker [16] ($295)
Rebecca Minkoff 'Spender' Leather Sneaker [17] ($250)
Reef Women's Winter Wall Fashion Sneaker [18] ($60)
Gola 'Lily' Metallic High-Top Sneaker [19] ($70)
Vans The Sk8-Hi Slim Sneaker [20] ($65)
Quilted
Tory Burch Jessie Quilted Slip-On Sneaker [21] ($165)
Superga Quilted High-Top Sneakers [22] ($99)
Traction
Adidas Blue ZX 420 Sneakers [23] ($165)
Zara Fabric Plimsoll [24] ($80)
New Balance Women's WRT580 Classic Running Shoe [25] ($100)
Jeffrey Campbell Run Walk Tweed Trainer [26] ($135)