I need boots...

When I woke up to find 6 inches of snow outside my door this morning, I began to question (again) how it is that I grew up in Alaska, and then lived 2 years in Utah as a pedestrian and still don't own a pair of good, flat boots. Which of course prompted me to go and look-up boots again.

I love these cuffed boots for their sheer versatility. Cuffed, uncuffed, jeans, skirts, etc. But at the same time, suede? Really?

And I love the slouchy boots, but honestly, how long are they going to stay in fashion?

And I ADORE these, but still, suede and snow don't exactly mix. (Although: suede, waterproofing, and snow DO mix...)

I've thought for a long time about just getting rain boots and wearing socks. You can't beat a super cute rain boot, and my feet would stay dry...

But of course, the minute I start looking at boots I get side-tracked by something like this. Cute, but not exactly what I'm going for.

Or these, super cute and completely impractical. The more I look at them, the more I want them. I've been oddly drawn to purple shoes lately.


Ah well, it'll probably end up that I'll spend all winter looking at boots, never buy a pair, and do this again next year.

(images from www.target.com)