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Your Guide to Winter Boots for the Whole Family
With 2024 making its snowy start, there's no better time to update your boot options. Here's a refresher on our top three tips for happy winter feet.
Keep ‘em dry. Choose a well-made performance boot — water-resistant or fully waterproofed is the only kind that will do for wet winter conditions. Don’t try to get by on a boot made from basic, all-season materials like unlined suede or leather.
Keep ‘em warm. From fluffy faux fur to high-performance Thinsulate and wool blends, warm thermal lining is a must when temperatures drop. Bonus points for an extra-plush layer in the footbed!
Keep ‘em secure. There’s a reason they’re called snow boots. Stay on your feet with high-traction soles made specifically for snow and ice.
Read on for our top picks to keep the whole family dry, warm, and sunny side up this winter.
Best Women’s Snow Boots
Columbia Ice Maiden II Women's Weather Boot
This snow boot for women covers all three of the cold-weather must-haves. The waterproof leather-and-textile upper has faux-fur trim, 200 grams of insulation inside, and an omni-grip rubber outsole. Dry: check. Warm: check. Secure: check. You checked out; you're ready for this weather! Shop Now
Skechers Trego Women's Weather Boot
Made for snow days, slushy errands, and unavoidable icy slicks, Skechers Tregos got a little taller with these women's weather boots. Waterproof and durable with a rigged rubber outsole, the fun really starts on the inside with faux-fur lining to keep the toes toasty. Support comes in the form of a five-inch shaft. The cushioned footbed? An added bonus. Shop Now
Best Men's Snow Boots
Northside Glacier Peak Men’s Weather Boot
Rain, snow, sleet, hail — the weather can't stop the Northside Glacier Peak Boot. Heavy duty on the bottom with a rubber traction outsole, it gets soft and warm on the inside with a padded collar and tongue, and cushioned, faux Sherpa-lined insole. The lace-up nylon upper is water-resistant with a rubber shell. Shop Now
Still a bestseller, the Totes Stadium shows up on our Best Boot list again for a more polished look in the fluffy stuff. A microfiber and faux-leather upper with inner zip closure provide a sleek, stylish look, while full-foot waterproofing and a faux-fur lining promise warm, dry comfort on frigid winter days. Shop Now
Best Kids’ Snow Boots for Girls
Columbia Bugaboot Celsius Girls' Weather Boot
Let the snow play begin! The Columbia Bugaboot is here for the great outdoors. Waterproof leather meets a textile upper in a waterproof seam-sealed design. The faux-fur lining brings the warmth. A molded rubber outsole is there for traction and stability; the lace-up styling in bungee stretch gives great support. Shop Now
Khombu Toffee Sweater Dress Snow Boot
Another familiar favorite makes a reappearance in the Khombu Sweater Dress boot, where serious performance meets fun-loving fashion. Waterproof construction and snug bungee laces take care of business out in the elements, while cozy pink cuffs and adorable patterned-knit accents deliver plenty of charm. She might even want to wear ‘em when it’s not snowing. Shop Now
Best Kids’ Snow Boots for Boys
Slush, ice and snow can't beat this boys’ weather boot. The traction outsole will keep ‘em standing, the thick, lined inside will keep ‘em warm. As an added bonus, the contrast quilted-style stitching will keep ‘em cute. Shop Now
Remember this guy? Still one of the best snow boots for boys. It's the ultimate no-fuss, no-muss in a pull-on design with an easy velcro strap to hold the foot secure. (And don’t worry — a bungee top closure keeps warmth in, snow out.) Fully lined and waterproof with a high-traction tread outsole, it’s a boot that won’t quit ‘til he’s good and tired. Shop Now
Whether you love the snow or hate it, once it’s here, weather-ready boots make everyone’s life easier.
