A snowstorm can make it feel like time has stopped in a big city. The streets fall quiet as people seek shelter in skyscrapers or cozy cafés, watching white flakes accumulate on sidewalks and streets. That can be lovely, but give it a day and that winter wonderland quickly transforms into a hellish landscape of dingy gray slush puddles and cramped sidewalks, packed with unhappy commuters.
High-heeled boots might not seem like the most obvious solution, but once the sidewalks are (mostly) cleared, a sleek pair can make all the difference. (Just don’t wear them during the actual blizzard—find flat snow boots for that here). With slip-proof lug soles and faux fur or shearling lining for warmth, these elevated winter boots are just as stylish as they are practical. Plus, they double as an easy snow-to-soirée shoe.
Below, shop 11 heeled boots that will keep you high and dry all winter.
