12 Weatherproof Boots You'll Want to Wear Even on Sunny Days

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• Kate Spade Parsipany in cream rubber/gold buttons, $89.99 at Piperlime
• Cole Haan Rayna Waterproof Ankle Boot in blazer blue suede, $278
• F-Troupe sheepskin western boot in tan, $188
• Timberland Custom Nellie Boot, $125
• Dr. Martens Bentley in cherry red, $200
• Aquatalia Nadia Suede Wedge Ankle Boot in black,
• L.L. Bean Equestrian Tall Deerfield Boot in warm sienna, $169
• Hunter Boots Bradwell Short Booties in dark olive, $115 at Shopbop
• No. 6 8" Lace Up Shearling Boot on a Mid Heel in string suede, $430
• Blondo Valerie Waterproof Boot in black bostan, $174.95 at Nordstrom
• Sperry Top-Sider Zermatt Snow Boot by Jeffrey in neon yellow waterproof patent,
• AIGLE Miss Juliette Bottillon in black, $182 at Zappos

After New Year's Eve, the romance of winter is pretty much over. Time to settle in for the long, cold haul to spring, and a proper pair of weatherproof boots is definitely in order. Luckily, we've found 12 pairs stylish enough to wear even when you're not faced with wintry mix.

Peruse the gallery above for Cole Haan wedges you can wear in the snow, L.L. Bean riding boots you can kick through the slush, and customizable Timberlands that you can wear with skirts and still scale icy sidewalks. Toasty warm wishes from our boot sock to yours.—Nicola Fumo
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