Shopping for winter shoes can be difficult. Not only do we want (need?) them to be cute, we need them to keep our feet warm and be able to handle the nasty winter weather January is sure to bring. Here are some tips to take with you on your post-holidays shopping trip.
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Wear taller boots
Tall boots will help keep snow or puddles from splashing into your boots. Wet socks will make your feet even colder, and there’s almost nothing worse than wet jeans. Plus the extra material covering your legs will help keep you that much warmer. Over-the-knee boots are also a great trend to continue into winter!
DON’T:
Wear suede shoes
The wintery slush can be suede’s worst enemy, and you don’t want to damage such beautiful shoes. If you really can’t resist the urge to continue the suede trend on your feet, invest in a waterproofing spray (which also works for leather shoes).
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Buy your boots a little larger
Buy your boots a little larger than normal so you can wear them with thicker socks. While boots provide some warmth on their own, it’s always smart to be able to wear good winter socks as well.
DON’T:
Wear white shoes
While they may look adorable in a pic against the snowy ground, white shoes are a risky winter fashion choice. As the months go on and the pretty snow turns to grey sludge, white gets dirty quickly.
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Wear a chunky heel
Winter doesn’t mean you have to stop wearing your heels! Thicker heels are easier to walk in and are helpful for traversing slippery winter terrain (or city streets). Heeled boots with some traction on the sole are a good idea too.