I’ve decided my feet are not going to freeze this winter.

So, I ordered these Caribou boots from Sorel. They’re toasty as can be — supposedly good down to 40 below!

For someone who is prone to stepping in puddles, it doesn’t hurt that they’re waterproof either.

They run big, so get a size smaller (I’m a 10 and the 9 fit me perfectly). Got ‘em for $88 from Amazon.

All in all, this feels like a very responsible purchase. I think my mother will be proud.

In addition to the green boots I showed before, I also picked up these brown ones last week. They’re from Børn Crown, the higher end line by handcrafted comfort brand Børn.

Seriously, it the most comfortable pair of boots I have ever worn! I love the rich brown color and quality of the leather.

I only buy something made from leather if I can see myself wearing it for a very long time. These boots are timeless, true heritage style devoid of any “trendy” details that could make them seem dated a year from now. They’ll last me decades, and — at $70 from Nordstrom Rack — must be considered a very good investment.

When I saw these green beauties on the shelf it was love at first sight.

I knew they needed to come home with me and be with me forever.

The color is even more amazing in real life.

Sam Edelman boots, from Nordstrom Rack in Union Square, $89. Pretty good deal. Probably the only green thing about them, though, is the color. One is allowed the occasional slip, right?