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Winter wreaks havoc on your skin, your psyche... and your footwear. If you end the season with salt stains on your favorite leather boots, it's time to up the ante with real weatherproof boots. But, of course, you don't want a pair that's totally fug. Luckily, we've spent some time road testing winter boots, and have rounded the very best pairs for you here.
Click through the slideshow to shop our picks.
[Photo: Jess Ann Kirby]
![](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/COUGAR-Waterproof-High-Shaft-Rain-Boots.jpg)
Waterproof High Shaft Rain Boots ($49.99 at T.J. Maxx)
![Miss Chloe Glitter Boot](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/Miss-Chloe-Glitter-Boot.jpg)
Jack Rogers Miss Chloe Glitter Boot ($59.99, down from $69)
![](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/Womens-Hollyn-Tall-Functional-Winter-Boots-in-Merona.jpg)
Merona Hollyn Tall Functional Winter Boots ($44.99 at Target)
![](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/Lace-Up-Mid-Calf-Rainboots.jpg)
Lace Up Mid Calf Rainboots ($29.99 at T.J. Maxx)
![ugg viki black waterproof boots](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/VIKI-WATERPROOF.jpg)
Ugg Viki Waterproof ($220)
![Khombu Women's Jilly Cold Weather Boot](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/Khombu-Womens-Jilly-Cold-Weather-Boot.jpg)
Khombu Women's Jilly Cold Weather Boot ($54.99)
![Sherpa Lined Faux Suede Lace Up Booties](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/Sherpa-Lined-Faux-Suede-Lace-Up-Booties.jpg)
Rainbow Shops Sherpa Lined Faux Suede Lace Up Booties ($19.99)
![Muckers Lace](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/Muckers-Lace.png)
Clarks Muckers Lace ($150)
![Classic Mid High Waterproof Snow Boot](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/Classic-Mid-High-Waterproof-Snow-Boot.jpg)
Bogs Classic Mid High Waterproof Snow Boot ($109.95)
![Stephy](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/STEPHY.jpg)
La Canadienne Stephy ($498)
![Saltwater Duck Boot](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/Womens-Saltwater-Duck-Boot.jpg)
Saltwater Duck Boot ($99.95, down from $119.95)
![Aerial Beck Rain Boot](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/Womens-Aerial-Beck-Rain-Boot.jpg)
Sperry Aerial Beck Rain Boot ($47.97, down from $79.95)
![](https://www.shefinds.com/files/2018/01/POLLY.jpg)
La Canadienne Polly ($525)