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The Best Winter Boots

Updated Dec 11, 2022
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Consider the grocery store parking lot. On a frigid winter afternoon in the northern latitudes, you may encounter dry pavement, wet pavement, packed snow, fluffy snow, chunky ice, black ice, wet ice, slush, a slick cocktail of oil and grit, or some combination of all of these things. After doing 125 hours of research and in-the-snow trials wearing 29 pairs of boots, we picked a variety of options to help you navigate the ever-changing underfoot topography of winter.

Kamik Nation Plus (men’s sizes), the quintessential men’s snow boot

Kamik Nation Plus (men’s sizes)

The quintessential men’s snow boot
The Kamik Nation Plus offers the best combination of performance on the most types of cold-weather surfaces—from icy driveways to snow-packed fields—that we’ve found.
We recommend
Sorel Caribou Boot (men’s sizes), a snow boot for wetter weather

Sorel Caribou Boot (men’s sizes)

A snow boot for wetter weather
Sorel’s original design, the Caribou, is a better snow boot than most, and it excels in wetter, slushier weather.
Another good choice
Sorel Caribou Boot (women’s sizes), a snow boot for wetter weather

Sorel Caribou Boot (women’s sizes)

A snow boot for wetter weather
Sorel’s original design, the Caribou, is a better snow boot than most, and it excels in wetter, slushier weather.
Another good choice
Ugg Butte (men’s sizes), the most comfortable winter boot for men

Ugg Butte (men’s sizes)

The most comfortable winter boot for men
Ugg can be a polarizing brand, but testing doesn’t lie: This boot was more functional and comfortable in winter weather than anything we tried. The main drawback is the price.
We recommend
Ugg Adirondack III (women’s sizes), the most comfortable boot for women

Ugg Adirondack III (women’s sizes)

The most comfortable boot for women
The Adirondack III is the women’s equivalent to the Butte, only with a different rubber sole and better lugs. Similarly, the big drawback is the price.
We recommend
Columbia Heavenly Omni-Heat (women’s sizes), for women walking in snow

Columbia Heavenly Omni-Heat (women’s sizes)

For women walking in snow
Think of this as a modern moccasin—the snug foot and flexible ankle make walking through snow, and walking in general, light and easy. However, they’re not as warm as our other picks.
We recommend
Muck Boot Men’s Arctic Ice Mid , a tough slip-on boot

Muck Boot Men’s Arctic Ice Mid

A tough slip-on boot
A neoprene boot coated in thick rubber from top to bottom, this is a classic mud and farm work boot, adapted for winter conditions. However, we wouldn’t take them out in deep snow due to the open top.
We recommend
Muck Boot Women’s Arctic Ice Mid, if you want a slip-on boot

Muck Boot Women’s Arctic Ice Mid

If you want a slip-on boot
A neoprene boot coated in thick rubber from top to bottom, this is a classic mud and farm work boot, adapted for winter conditions. However we wouldn’t take them out in deep snow due to the open top.
We recommend
Bogs Arcata Knit Boot, a furry slip-on boot for women

Bogs Arcata Knit Boot

A furry slip-on boot for women
The faux fur on this slip-on boot sets it apart—the warmth, the cozy sensation, and even the additional stability it provides make it worth recommending.
Another good choice
Ugg Classic Short Boot (men’s), the best winter boot for travel

Ugg Classic Short Boot (men’s)

The best winter boot for travel
It’s easy to dismiss these boots since people wear them year-round, but there’s nothing better for winter travel, winter driving, or après-ski.
We recommend
Ugg Classic Short II Boot (women’s), the best winter boot for travel

Ugg Classic Short II Boot (women’s)

The best winter boot for travel
It’s easy to dismiss these boots since people wear them year-round, but there’s no better boot for winter travel, winter driving, or après-ski.
We recommend

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