Wendy Vazquez is a writer at Real Simple with over a decade of experience writing about beauty trends, home decor, wellness, and fashion. Her work ranges from scouring the internet to find the best deals to testing viral products.
The Midwest winter hasn't been very kind to me or my feet. After trying to walk my huskies in almost 3 inches of snow and rushing home miserable in soggy shoes, I realized I needed to buy a serious pair of winter boots. Like many other Amazon customers, I fell for the simplicity and plushness of Dream Pairs' High-Top Boots, and I'm glad I did.
A total of 19 inches more of snow later, I have absolutely no regrets. These snow boots have become my go-to, whether I'm running errands, grocery shopping, or walking my dogs. The 10.5-inch boot shaft keeps my legs properly covered from snow, and the faux fur lining and cushy insole feel toasty and comfortable throughout the day. Most importantly, the slip-resistant outsole has a good amount of tread, so I have yet to slip on any icy spots in my driveway, walkway, or porch, which have been the most troublesome areas around my house in the past.
The Dream Pairs High-Top Boots are only available in full sizes, but as someone who often runs between a size 7 and 7.5 in shoes, the size 7 style fits me perfectly. I bought them in the classic chestnut colorway, but they're also available in neutral tones like black, sand, brown, and gray. I am really impressed with their versatility, though. I have worn them with countless outfits, including leggings, jeans, and sweatpants, and they look cute as they are comfy.
As one reviewer put it, "These boots look and feel just like my expensive name-brand boots;" however, they're down to $44 for prime members and $50 for non-prime members -- that's three times less than the popular designer version.
"I like the fact that the soles are rubber and treaded, so I can wear them during the winter," another fan raved. They also added that they've "had issues with similar boots leaking at the seams or with the bottoms detaching from the boot" -- as I have as well -- but not with these cozy boots.
Trust me, you'll be happy to have the Dream Pairs High-Top Boots on-hand through the rest of winter. I've also found a few other variations of the winter boots that you can also shop on Amazon.