There’s plenty of choice for footwear during the wintry months for men and for women. Women’s boots and Uggs are fairly well established, but you might be surprised to find that there’s plenty for men to get excited about in the winter months too. Men usually get a lot less range, and that’s still true, but at least things are evening out a little. The focus for men is on boots, and what winter boots means for men and women now is much less limited.

There’s nothing sadder than seeing all those guys that cling to their trainers over the toe-freezing months. If you think you’re ready to get in touch with your softer, sensitive side, why not look into some canvas, fur-lined boots with suedette uppers. These Ugg-style booties are the main male thing on the winter catwalk. They’re the perfect way to scuff around this season, and are great as part of the eco look if that’s your thing. Similarly for women there’s no need to cling to flats or heels when your toes are dropping off.

Girls can pull off a grunge look with heavy boots like doc martins. There’s always the more military side for men, with super-strong boots to make that tough statement and make sure you don’t burn a hole in your sole too. It’s a well-established style so you’ll find plenty of choice, and the chances are you’ll find them really durable as well.

There are ways of getting something between looking like you’re wearing pillows around your toes and being part of the tough-guy brigade – Look into trainer-style boots with sheepskin or faux sheepskin lining. This way you can have the best of both worlds, with the supreme cosiness of a soft inside balanced with strong outside. For the layered look they go well too.

Alternatively make sure nothing gets in easily with a pair of tall wellies. It might not be traditionally sexy, but there’s plenty of styles and colours out there, so you can get funky with them too. Girly wellies are all the rage. All in all winter isn’t a time to compromise on footwear anymore.

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