As cold as it’s already been in some parts of the US, it’s only going to get colder as we continue through the next few days and weeks. Keeping your feet not only warm but also dry is essential to surviving winter with your sanity intact. And while wool socks help, sometimes your boots need a little boost.
To that end, insulated boots are the easiest way to elevate your shoes for the winter. Lucky for you, most designers have crafted options that will keep you warm enough to climb Everest, without looking like you’re about to climb it. Here are five pairs to get you started.