10 Best Women’s Winter Boots for the Extreme Cold

Winter weather will be here before we know it, so now is one of the best times to start shopping for all of your cold-weather essentials, including puffer jackets , beanies, scarves, mittens, and—of course—a pair of good winter boots. If you live somewhere with particularly frigid temperatures, you’ll want to prioritize investing in a pair of warm snow boots.

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Best Women’s Winter Boots at a Glance

• Best Overall: Canada Goose Cypress Fold-Down Puffer Boot , $650
• Best Classic: L.L.Bean Ultralight Quilted Insulated Boots , $100 (was $140)
• Best With GORE-TEX: UGG Adirondack Meridian Boots , $400
• Best Colorful: Danner FP Movement Cloud Cap , $105 (was $210)
• Best Puffer Boots: Columbia Minx Slip IV Snow Boot , $60 (was $110)
• Best Casual: SOREL Ona Ave Alpine Waterproof Boot , $150
• Best Ankle Boots: Fitflop NEO-D-HYKER Waterproof Zip-Front Padded Sub-Zero Walking Boots , $170
• Best for Walking: Adidas Terrex Choleah Cold.RDY Walking Shoe , $64+
• Best Knee-High: Hunter Intrepid Tall Rain Boot , $150+
• Best Fashion-Forward: Dr. Martens Audrick Hi Puffer Boots , $200

What to Look for When Buying Winter Boots

Extreme cold requires extremely warm winter boots. When shopping for winter boots, there are a few things to consider. First, think about what kind of weather protection you’ll need. In most winter conditions, a water-repellent upper is enough to keep your soles dry. However, if you live in a wet climate, opting for waterproof snow boots is a better way to go. It’s also worth looking at the insulation and opting for a pair of boots that either have that classic down puffer insulation or are lined with faux fur (or both!) to keep soles snug.

Since weather can change so frequently, winter boots also need plenty of traction. Look for boots with durable rubber bottoms that feature lug sole traction to prevent your feet from slipping and sliding—even when you accidentally run into a little black ice. In some cases, winter boots are also weather—and temperature-tested, so knowing which boots can actually withstand cold weather will make your decision-making much easier.

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Best Women’s Winter Boots