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Your cute faux-snakeskin booties are no match for the snow, ice and road salt on par with the season. Scroll down to see our picks to help you get through even the coldest winter. 

Perfect For: Commuting

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Hiking style boots are sturdy, reliable and will get you from point A to B on time. Opt for a pair with laces for an on-trend hiker look and to feel extra secure as you move through the day. 

Merrell

Merrell Thermo Freeze Mid Waterproof Boots ($225)

Sorel

Sorel Kinetic Boot ($180)

Dr. Martens

Dr. Martens 1460 Kolbert DM’s Wintergrip ($155)

Olang

Olang Dada Boots ($280)

Call It Spring

Call It Spring Anouska Boots ($89.99)

Cougar

Cougar Dallas Leather Heeled Hiker Boot ($200)

Perfect For: Extreme Weather

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In the case of extreme snow and ice, pull out these boots — they're waterproof, super warm and basically your feet's best defence against winter. 

Kamik

Kamik Momentum2 ($110)

Bogs

Bogs Arcata Lace Stripe Insulated Boots ($190)

Feit

Feit Whipstitch Hiker Wool Boots ($1,357.52)

Naturalizer

Naturalizer Selita Boots ($189)

Ugg

Ugg Birch Lace-Up Boot ($250)

Royal Canadian

Royal Canadian Lethbridge Boots ($250)

Perfect For: Walking

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Lightweight and warm, these boots will actually make those winter walks fun. Pair one with a cool puffer for a cold weather look that won't weigh you down. 

Aldo

Aldo Cadiracia Boots ($120)

Native Shoes

Native Shoes Jimmy 3.0 Treklite ($150)

Soft Moc

The North Face ThermoBall Lace II ($109.99)

Nordstrom

JSlides Jordy Water Repellent Bootie ($197.05)

Nordstrom

Teva Ember Lace-Up Winter Bootie ($133.69)

Nordstrom

Kodiak Surrey II Waterproof Boot ($179.53)

Sorel Kinetic Short Booties ($186), at Shopbop

Kate Spade New York Rosalie Combat Boots ($264.33), at Shopbop