This year's best snow boots
Our selection of the latest après boots from our annual ski gear guide pull off the must-have ski resort combination of keeping you warm, dry and upright in snowy conditions, but still stylish enough for hitting the bars and restaurants after your day on the slopes.
Women’s
Best for pulling on and off
Keen Elsa Chelsea ￡90
Chelsea style makes it easier to dump wet boots at the door // Mix of water-resistant leather and fleecy textile delivers practicality plus individual looks // Soft lining, fluffy collar and insulated heat-reflecting layer underfoot combine to keep warmth in // Seams sealed with tape to increase water restistance // Supportive, anatomically shaped footbeds // Non-marking rubber soles
keenfootwear.com
Best for staying upright
Danner Mountain 600 ￡145
The mega-grippy rubber Vibram soles of these comfortable boots give superior grip whether the going underfoot is wet or dry // The good-looking suede upper is lightweight, abrasion resistant and fully waterproofed // These also grip well on uneven surfaces as the lugs on the soles can grip from any angle // Despite their solid construction the soles are still flexible enough for easy walking // The cushioned insole manages to be both lightweight and durable
danner.com
Best for staying funky when it's freezing
Moon Boot Space Walk ￡145
Got to love the style of these Apollo moon-walk inspired foot stompers – get your retro après on // Textured rubber soles give good grip on icy ground // Soft and warm linings promise cosy feet down to -35oC // Comfortably flexible soles // Men's sizes too!
moonboot.com
Best for city meets slope style
Sorel Torino ￡120
Tough, waterproof boots that also rock city style in right-on-trend grey // The suede and textile uppers are waterproof and breathable, easily coping with weather changes // Faux fur cuffs stop drafts // Moulded insoles with a fleecy top plus the not-completely-flat sole helps make them comfortable for going the distance
sorelfootwear.co.uk
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Men's
Best for warm toes in all weathers
The North Face Thermoball Versa Insulated ￡130
A hefty dollop of insulation, including extra-warm PrimaLoft around the front of the feet, holds heat in and keeps cold out // Waterproof leather uppers // Light and cushioned enough to make trekking over tricky terrain a breeze // Lugs on the sole adapt to temperature to deliver the best grip for the conditions
thenorthface.co.uk
Best for keeping things comfortable
Reef Rover Hi ￡110
Ultra-soft and anatomically shaped foam insoles mean these combine instant comfort with street looks // Full leather uppers can sometimes rub at the back of the ankles - but not these since there's soft material over the Achilles // Rugged rubber outsole gives solid grip // Water resistant
reef.com
Best for secure cornering
Columbia Michelin Bangor ￡155
Columbia has teamed up with tyre kings Michelin to make the soles of these extreme-winter-ready boots super solid on the ice // The tried and tested anti-slip rubber compound provides reassuring grip to -30oC // They're warm too, with Columbia's reflective silver Omni-Heat lining making sure no heat is lost // Leather upper is waterproof and breathable // Lightweight cushioned insoles give good rebound for comfortable walking
columbiasportswear.co.uk
Best for when the going gets tough
Hagl?fs Grevbo ￡200
Ultra-stable underfoot the big grooves in the super-grippy Vibram soles mean sticks and stones and all things snowy won't get stuck and interfere with traction // Extra protection while kicking over the traces from rubber reinforcement around the toes and heels // Warm lining plus fleecy collar and wool-topped insoles with a reflective underlayer all combine to keep heat in // Fully waterproof and breathable // Comfortable cushioned insole
haglofs.com