admin With all that in mind, we rounded up 26 of our favorite pairs—the very best men’s winter boots on the market—to meet every moment, price, and “wintry mix” imaginable.
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The Best Anytime, Anywhere Winter Boots
We’ve sung the praises of Blundstones many, many times before. Here’s a quick recap, though: Blunnies are comfier than that memory foam mattress you just bought using a podcaster’s coupon code, impervious to wetness and chill, easy to slip on and off, and strangely fashionable. If you’ve never owned a pair, this is the year to take the plunge—all the hype will make total sense the moment you slip them on.
For most places on or above the Mason Dixon, the classic 550 Blundstones lack the grip and warmth required to survive winter without falling on your ass and with all your toes, so that’s why the All-Terrain Thermal version gets our stamp for winter. It’s aesthetically the same, but comes with toasty Thinsulate insulation and an even toothier sole, so you don’t end up on one of those Ring doorbell videos of people eating it on their icy driveways.
Heads-up that Blundstones can run small, so consider sizing up (or ordering two pairs and returning one, if you can’t try them on in a store).
The Best Ultra-Practical Winter Boots
Sorel’s Caribou is the Hummer of winter boots. The waterproof nubuck upper extends to your calf, giving you snowbank-stomping powers. That, plus sealed seams and the duck boot-style rubber surrounding the upper’s base ensures that your socks will stay dry, no matter how deep the slush at the crosswalk. But really, the star of the show is that sherpa lining.
It’s not real wool shearling, unfortunately, but Sorel’s synthetic stuff is exceptionally warm and comfortable, cushioning your ankles as you slog your way through backwoods trails, slush-covered city streets, or anywhere in between. The sherpa lining is removable and washable, too, so you can toss it in the machine once every couple weeks. You may not have to sweat the weather in these boots, but they’re warm enough that the hot-footed will want to wear thinner, airier socks.
The Best Hiker-Style Winter Boot
Danner’s Mountain Light Boots are a hero of the hiking boot world. With an ultra-durable Vibram lug sole (which you can replace when it wears down) and breathable waterproof Gore-Tex lining behind the all-leather uppers, it’s not a secret why they won legendary status among trail-roving backpackers. All that also explains why they’re great winter boots, too—depending on your situation.
They’re not insulated like bona-fide “winter” boots, which is good for anyone whose feet run hot. (Otherwise, grab yourself some thick winter socks.) But unlike those pure winter boots, you can wear Mountain Light’s year-round. Oh, and heads-up: they run large, and don’t have half sizes.
The Best Pamper-Yourself Winter Boot
They’re comfy, they’re warm, and they’re what you deserve after surviving the last couple years. Like Crocs and Birkenstocks, Ugg boots have gone through a gauntlet of lazy jokes and emerged as a certified classiqué. And before you protest that Uggs only look right on soccer moms, we’d remind you of their original purpose—keeping the toes of Australian big-wave surfers toasty on frigid early mornings. Then we’d point you to these excellent shots of two opposite-spectrum style gods, Adam Sandler and Bella Hadid, pulling them off with aplomb. They look cool, trust us.
