22 Chic Snow Boots New Yorkers Rely on to Stay Warm During a Cold Front

Annabel Rosendahl (L) is seen wearing Copenhagen Studios CPH 276 Vitello black/ pale beige boots, Copenhagen Studios black clutch bag and Dorothee Schumacher creme white wool coat; Marie Hindkaer (M) is seen wearing a black Prada nylon bag, black leather Copenhagen Studios CPH145 boots, creme white Samsoe Samsoe knit sweater, Acne Studios black short skirt and a black Jw Anderson x Uniqlo jacket; Mie Juel (R) wears Copenhagen Studios beige wool scarf, Copenhagen Studios CPH149 black boots, Birgitte Herskind beige wool coat and black Basic Apparel pants, on November 15, 2022 in Reykjavik, Iceland. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images for Copenhagen Studios).

It took four winters in New York, but I'm finally biting the bullet and getting a pair of snow boots. I used to make do with a pair of black Chelsea boots, but with reports of snow and "arctic blast"-level temperatures on the way, they simply won't cut it. I despise the look of clunky, puffed-up shoes, though (IYKYK), so I'm on the hunt for snow-ready winter boots that are chic and practical—and Nordstrom has plenty of options.

When it comes to my dream pair of snow boots, I have three requirements. For starters, they have to be waterproof or made from water-resistant material, at the very least. They also need a skid-resistant sole, so I don't slip and slide in the slush. Finally, I'd like for them not scream "snow boot."