Get my mom to take me to the Shoe Barn to shop for boots that aren't Ugg-ripoffs (surprisingly hard to find this year).

Alex

The Internet can also provide boots. I know people have said good things about zappo's (www.zappos.com)

kevinr

I swear by Cabelas GoreTex-waterproofed hiking boots for my normal, everyday footwear in the winter, for exactly the reason that I ruined too many pairs of $40 tennis shoes by tromping through rain and sleet and snow in them -- http://www.cabelas.com

seborn

Any brilliant advice would certainly be appreciated. Shameless advocacy is often good, too.

kilroi

shoes are worth it

jmorzins

Any brilliant advice would certainly be appreciated. Shameless advocacy is often good, too.

sauergeek

Go to LL Bean (store or catalog) and get good boots from them.

daveman692

I just got a pair of Keen boots and they are really keen!

kyoumeisha

Go to a hiking/camping store and buy a pair of insulated winter hiking books. My boots from Hilton's Tent City have lasted three winters and are still just as warm and dry as when I bought them.

nakor

EMS has nice boots. They last a decade or so.

izzycat

Get new boots! I got boots half-off in January; they're probably even cheaper now.

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