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I have a plain, dark brown L.L. Bean version of Uggs. They aren’t the prettiest, but I think having them in a darker color makes them look a little more bearable.

But if you’re looking for something warm and somewhat stylish, you can always try winter horseback riding boots (depending on your price range). A lot of them are going to be lined and super warm, as well as fully waterproof with pretty decent traction. I would suggest something like these from State Line Tack.

And don’t worry about feeling weird that you’d be wearing (actual) riding boots. I wear mine all the time even when I’m not at the barn  :)

You need to get insulated snow boots.  These are probably too warm for most places in Texas.  I do not like the fur, you can find ones without fur.  I like these and you could probably get away with these when it is not super cold in Texas.  Shoes.com has tons listed under Women’s insulated boots. They even have UGGlies if you like.  Insulated boots are expensive, but worth the price if you live in the snow.

Am I the only one who thinks Uggs aren’t that ugly?? I mean, the ones of posted are, but I like (and own) their original boots, the ones with the buttons, the knit ones & the moccasins…

I share the exact same dilemma. I think UGGS are very ugly and I have never bought a pair so I don’t know exactly how they feel, but I hear people rave about them constantly. Ugly look + high price does NOT = something I would buy, so I have kept away from them. But I also need shows to wear in the winter that will keep my feet warm and dry. Although to make it even more complicated – I need to find something like I described that I can also wear to work…….. ( Business Casual). 

I think there are two options

1. Dress differently so your uggs don’t look so ugly – I think uggs look ugly because they’re too chunky; thus pair with tight pants/tights/leggings + oversized sweater or longer top to balance the whole thing
2. Buy pretty boots that you can squeeze into wearing extremely comfortable, thick (and cute) socks that give you the comfort without the ugly, 

i don’t really like uggs either, but i agree with some commenters – i think depending on how you wear it, you can make almost anything look fashionable. still, that wouldn’t make me go buy a pair.

are other shoes really that uncomfortable? when i use a shoe the first time it usually hurts a little or has some sort of discomfort to it, but after breaking them in, i don’t really notice anything anymore. do you have some sort of foot condition (i.e. flat feet, etc.) that makes you unable to find comfort in other shoes? i usually wear cheap boots by soda, wild diva, or wet seal. they get holes easily, but i don’t find it uncomfortable unless it’s raining and the water seeps through to my socks >
if you want more insulation for your boots you can always wear those knee-high socks with it or leg warmers!

they’re comfy and last a long time :)

I have the regular ankle boot in medium brown that I wear all the time during the winter and they’ve lasted through 3 winters of walking through two fields twice every day for the entire school year (praise the lord for protectant spray) but they are pretty heavy duty boots! Well worth it imo.

Why don’t you get a pair of socks that aren’t crap? Have you ever heard of polycarbons and microfiber? There is shit thinner than your Sunday Nylons that will keep you alive in space.
Women suffer for fashion because most women are idiots. A good set of Underarmor will be invisible under almost anything and help you deal with thermal management, warm or cold.
And anyone that does stupid crap like wearing some useless hat while you’re skiing, etc, deserves to suffer a fatal accident.

Invest in some basic fucking technical knowledge, people. Pathetic.