Don't make the rookie mistake of not having adequate footwear this winter . If you are scoffing at the mere thought of wearing a pair of winter boots right now, when, granted, it is still 50-ish degrees, rest assured that when you least expect it, temperatures will drop 20 degrees and the streets will be blanketed in several inches of snow . It’ll do you no good to walk out in anything that wasn’t made for such harsh conditions. You'll need sturdy, waterproof uppers , extra insulation (fur or faux-fur lining is the warmest), and rubber lug outsoles for all the black ice. Styles billed as mountain wear are a great bet, but there are also designer options that are up to task.

Will it ever actually snow again? Who knows? I’m not Al Roker. But I feel a whole lot better as

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