If you want to walk in colder, wetter weather you need to keep your feet warm and dry or risk the urge to want to go back home as soon as possible. The snow boot makes that possible by balancing water-resistance and insulation in one relatively lightweight, durable piece of footwear.
The best boots for women offer comfort as well as protection with plenty of energy return with every step and a design that takes account of the different female foot shape. Sound construction from waterproof materials is important to ensure water resistance and look for insulation that will provide warmth. Rain and snow can make the ground, road or sidewalk treacherous so an outsole that provides good grip is essential. Here are the boots we recommend.
Columbia Women's Ice Maiden Ii Snow Boot
Comfort, protection and lots of grip
These boots will keep your feet warm and dry in the worst weather due to their waterproof leather and textile construction and 200g of insulation. The Techlite lightweight midsole offers comfort with high energy return and there’s advanced traction from the Omni-Grip rubber sole. Lace-up closure makes for a secure but adjustable fit.
Sperry Women's Saltwater Emboss Wool Boots
Waterproof rubber and natural wool for warmth
Sperry uses 100% wool fiber for unbeatable insulation in these boots. The matte rubber duck shell keeps water out and your feet comfortable, aided by a microfleece lining. The rubber outsole is non-marked and lugged with Wave-Siping for extra traction in the wet and dry. Get them on and off easily with the medial zipper.
The North Face Shellista II Tall
Stylish and waterproof with eco-insulation
These women-specific above-the-calf boots have a streamlined shell and 229g of Primaloft Silver Eco insulation. Constructed from waterproof BLC-compliant suede and nubuck with water-resistant recycled PET ripstop shaft detail, your warm, dry feet will thank you for slipping them on.
SOREL - Women's Winter Carnival Waterproof Boot for Winter
Seal your feet in with a cozy inner boot
Lightweight but durable, these handcrafted boots can cope with any weather from light rain to heavy snow. Your feet will be protected from the elements thanks to the sturdy seam-sealed waterproof nylon upper and vulcanized rubber shell. The herringbone outsole gives good grip and the insole has a removable, washable recycled felt inner boot for extra coziness.
Bottom line
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You only need to get cold, wet feet once to regret not having a good pair of snow boots. They are what you need to have on when there’s rain or snow on the ground or falling from the sky. The women’s snow boots we’d recommend are the Columbia Women's Ice Maiden Ii Snow Boots. They are dependably warm and waterproof and so comfy there’s no need to wear anything else in the colder months.
If you want a women’s snow boot that really seals your feet in and keeps them from the elements, the SOREL - Women's Winter Carnival Waterproof Boot is great. The removable felt inner boot is the ultimate cozy layer under all that nylon and rubber protection above.
