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Women's Snow Boots

Top Snow Boots for Women

By , About.com Guide

Whether you need snow boots that offer waterproof design, warm insulation, snow and ice-crunching features, or all of the above, there's a snow boot on this list for you. And as an added bonus, many of these women's snow boots are as cute as they are practical.

The North Face 'Adrianne III' - Stylish Snow Boots

These boots look great, and are loaded with practical features like HydroSeal(TM) waterproof membranes, 200 g PrimaLoft(R) Eco insulation, and TNF Winter Grip(TM) rubber outsoles that are designed specifically for biting throught snow and ice. But even if it weren't for all the helpful features and trademarked technologies, I'd have a hard time resisting these cool and edgy boots because of the way they look. They're tall and casual, and the faux fur trim send them right off the charts.

Columbia Titanium 'Bugaboot Xtm Omni-Tech®' - Serious Snow Boots

Designed for snowmobiling and arctic exploration, these Columbia snow boots should handle any "city folk" tasks with ease. Rated to -65 degrees Fahrenheit, these boots hit above the ankle and feature 600g Thinsulate insulation, waterproof nubuck/suede uppers, and "Omni-Tech" waterproof-breathable technology -- and with winter white/gray uppers, they're nice to look at as well.

Sorel 'Joan Of Arctic' - Snow Boots with Faux Fur Trim

I've been recommending these snow boots for years because I think they're so cute, but these Sorel boots have more going for them than just good looks. They're also temperature rated to -25 degrees Fahrenheit (-32 C), and they feature seam-sealed waterproof construction to help keep you warm and dry. Available in black, tan and brown, these snow boots feature faux fur collars, and combination suede/leather uppers.

Hi-Tec Snow Boots - Sporty 'St. Moritz'

Short and sporty, these Hi-Tec snow boots are cute, as well as practical, and they've received loads of rave reviews from customers at Zappos.com. The 'St. Moritz' features waterproof suede uppers, faux fur trim, 200g Thinsulate insulation and fleece lining, which all add up to one toasty package. Available in brown or tan, these boots also have heavy lug outsoles that sould help you crunch through the snow.

Helly Hansen 'Skuld' Tall Snow Boots

I couldn't find a temperature rating for these tall winter boots, but their 14" shafts, faux fur lining and stylish stitched uppers earn them an A+ for looks. They are fully insulated, and water-resistant, so they should provide you with some protection from the cold and wet conditions of Winter, but if you're battling very extreme conditions, you'll probably want to look elsewhere.

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