From Affordable Finds to Investment Buys, These Are the Best Snow Boots Around

Though I grew up in Arizona and called Los Angeles home for the better part of my adult life, I recently moved to New York City and have encountered snow for the first time in several years. Beyond that, I recently took a ski trip in Aspen, and the occasion called for proper snow shoe attire. I still consider myself a novice, so I employed the recommendations of my colleagues and local NYC residents who are more accustomed to the weather to steer me in the right direction for great snow boots that checked the boxes of both practical and fashion forward.

The recommendations I received—and styles I researched—ran the gamut of affordable and practical to luxe and also weather appropriate. Ahead, see my short list of styles I would personally add to your winter wardrobe. Top contenders include the Loro Piana Regent boots and the Toteme Off-Duty boots as well as the L.L.Bean Insulated boots and Moon Boot’s Icon boots. Ahead, shop my snow-boot edit.

According to Selven, not all snow boots are made equal. "The first thing I look for is something with a thick sole. The reason for that is that the thicker the sole, the more isolation you have from the cold ground," she explained. "The second thing I look at is the thickness and quality of the material it's made of. You want something that is water- and windproof."

The tighter the boots, Selven explained, the more likely it is that you'll be cold. She prefers looser boots for better air circulation and to layer socks with.