![]() What makes them a coveted classic? The LL Bean Duck Boot has been made in Maine since 1912 and is known for high quality, long lasting insulation against bitter cold. For the past two or three years they’ve been at the top of my list. ![]() But I can’t decide - black or tan? Or maroon? Amazon Fashion has a great selection!ĥ - The classic LL Bean Duck Boot. So confession time - I’ve never owned a pair of Timberlands. I grew up in the 90’s as a hip hop fan, but didn’t live in a cold weather place back in those days. I have the Joan of Arctics, but I’d also rock the Sorel Women’s Glacy Explorer Snow Boot (and don’t overlook these).Ĥ - Timbs. I absolutely love my Sorel boots, they don’t PLAY. It’s best to invest in some real deal snow boots. At any given weekend, Chicago weather can take a turn for the snowy. I hate to acknowledge this fact, but it’s always best to be prepared. This may be the year that I make the investment!ģ - Hardcore snow boots. I’ve got my eye on the Sperry Top-Sider Women’s Saltwater Quilted Nylon Rain Boot - for years Luvvie’s been telling me about Sperrys. Most ladies in Chicago rock Hunter boots, which can be stylish, but aren’t an option because I have bigger calves. I think it’s time that I invest in a real deal rain boot. Inevitably, I ruined quite a few pairs of boots. ![]() For years I tried to fake the funk with leather (or pleather) boots for rainy weather. I’ve got my eye on the Keds Women’s Juliet Winter Boot next, it’s got great reviews and looks right up my alley.Ģ - Real rain boots. I love a sheepskin lined shoe in weather like this. I never really thought I’d rock Uggs until these came into my life. On chilly days like today, I’m most likely to wear my Ugg Australia Women’s Croft Sneakers. All summer I’ve been in Birkenstocks, Bucketfeet, Converse and my beloved Nike Airmaxes that are honestly on their last legs because I wear them almost daily. Half of the time that I’m running around the city, I’m in what my dad refers to as a “push toe shoe.” Meaning, a slip on. Tell me your favorites in the comments!ġ - Cute easy leather slip on sneaker boots. There are 7 kinds of winter boots on my list as Chicago necessities and go-tos - I’m still building my collection over here! Here are the 7 kinds of boots I need to make it through this and every winter. Unfortunately, I have flat feet, bouts of plantar fasciitis that require orthotics for long walks, and an extreme fear of falling on ice and breaking something - so during winter I’m not only all-flats-everything, but I’m conscientious about tread and arch support as well. I thought cute, chic booties were in the cards for me. For years I read fashion magazines and gazed at gorgeous boots in fall fashion spreads. Moving to Chicago has taught me entirely new things about footcare and the shoes I need to wear. It is my least favorite thing about living here, to be honest. It’s cold November raining sideways right now as I write this. But on a day like this Monday, I can’t deny it any more. Some days, Chicago plays along - giving me balmy afternoons in the 50’s.
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