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Winter boots are a must-have for any college student who attends school in cold and snowy climates. We asked our Grown and Flown Parents community to tell us which brands their teens and college students love to wear.
Favorite boots for teens and college students
1. L.L. Bean Boots (L.L. Bean)
LL Bean’s classic pair are popular with everyone! Sold in different heights and styles, some even with lining, these boots last a lifetime and sell out yearly. They are made in the USA (Maine, to be exact).
2. UGG Mini Boots (UGG)
There are so many styles of UGG boots to choose from (and love!) that it was hard to pick just one favorite. The mini boot is trendy this season.
3. Frye Boots (Frye)
Frye began in Massachusetts in 1863 and makes the iconic boots girls love wearing with dresses and skirts. They have booties, shooties, combat, knee-high, western, and uber-urban styles made of beautifully handcrafted leather for girls and guys. “Gen Z shoppers have been going crazy for @thefryecompany boots. Over the last few months, the shoes have developed grail-like status, especially the brand’s decades-old Campus and Harness styles. Both are rugged boots with a square toe that speak to the recent surge in Western and motorcycle-inspired styles. They’ve gone in and out of fashion over the years, becoming especially popular in the 1960s and 2000s. Now, they’re decidedly in.” – The Wall Street Journal.
4. Hunter Matte Rain Boot (Nordstrom)
Hunter boots are exceptionally sturdy and keep feet dry when rainy or snowy. These popular boots come in a wide array of colors and heights. Why not go for these short yellow ones just for fun or the tall navy ones that are classic and surprisingly stylish for rubber boots?
5. Sorel Women’s Boots (Amazon)
Sorel boots are some of our favorites and would be an excellent choice if your daughter attends school in a cold climate. These waterproof boots will keep her feet dry and comfortable.
6. Sperry Women’s Maritime Repel Snow Boot (Amazon)
From the makers of the iconic top-sider shoe comes the top-sider boot. These cute boots have seam-sealed waterproof construction to keep feet dry in wet conditions.
7. Timberland Women’s Courmayeur Valley Chelsea Boot (Amazon)
We like this slip-on suede bootie in the neutral taupe color, a versatile alternative to black. Timberland makes great, durable boots, and this one is surprisingly fashionable.
8. Columbia Women’s Minx MID II Omni-Heat Snow Boot (Columbia)
This boot will keep her feet warm and dry all winter long. Plus, we love the faux-fur lining and the quilted, waterproof exterior.
9. Dr. Martens Women’s 1460 W Smooth Leather 8 Eye Boot (Amazon)
The original combat boots, Dr. Marten’s, are unlike any other — so iconic that they’ll never go out of style with teenage girls.
10. High Ankle Glove Boot (Everlane)
The most flattering boot — ever — with a just-right height, walkable heel. Perfect for all-day comfort and nights out. Plus, they are made from renewed plastic bottles (9 per pair, to be exact), so you and the planet can look your best. We love these from one of our favorite brands, Everlane. Available in bone, black, tan and brown.
11. Nike Woodside II (Nike)
Made with real and synthetic leather upper with water-repellent coating, these will keep feet dry in light rain. Plus, the foam midsole keeps it lightweight and cushioned.
12. Ariat Western Boots (Amazon)
For trendy cowgirl boots, Ariat is very popular among college women. Made with beautiful intricate stitching, these are available in 5 colors and can be paired with both western and college outfits.
13. The Annie Boots (Tecovas)
These best-selling cowgirl boots have a beautiful tonal stitching pattern and fashion-forward snip toe. These are incredibly versatile and timeless, ideal for nights out. Parents in Grown and Flown repeatedly mentioned Tecovas as the most popular boots their daughters are wearing this fall.
Where to buy boots for teens and college students
Zappos
Zappos is a one-stop shop for boots with an unbelievably wide range of brands.
Target
Target has all the popular styles your daughter loves at fantastic pricing. Here are two of our favorite boots for teens from one of our favorite stores.
14. Platform Boots (Target)
These cute boots are so trendy and relatively inexpensive. They have a heel height of 1.75 inches, lacing at the front, with a side zip.
15. Fleece Boots (Target)
These will keep feet warm with the faux-fur lining. They come in black or brown.
16. Booties (Target)
These lace-up booties from Target are very stylish and are currently on sale for $54.49 (reg $72.59).
Nordstrom
Nordstrom has a fantastic shoe and boot selection with many sizes for harder-to-fit feet. They carry many brands in this post, and their website is a great place to look at dozens of different styles — booties, boots, fashion, and winter boots. Whether you are taking them to the register or putting them in your cart, here are four that caught our eye:
17. Over-the-knee boots (Nordstrom)
Over-the-knee boots are so stylish and add to any outfit.
18. Chelsea Boots (Nordstrom)
This boot can take you anywhere, day or night.
Amazon
19. Waterproof Snow Boots (Amazon)
These waterproof snow boots include faux fur for cozy insulation and are great for hiking and outdoors. Available in black, light grey, dark grey, and tan.
The North Face
20. Women’s ThermoBall™ Lace Up Luxe Waterproof Boots (North Face)
These lightweight, waterproof boots are secure-fitting, durable and warm. They have cozy faux-fur collar lining and have 100% recycled polyester insulation to help keep feet warm even when wet.
Why should you trust us?
I’m a member of the Grown and Flown team and a recent college grad. Grown and Flown founders are three moms who have raised 8 young adults and have been working on products lists for over 12 years now, making us experts. When selecting products we survey the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook group of nearly 300,000 parents of teens, tweens and young adults. We do opinion polls, surveys and ask open ended questions. We search for products that combine reasonable price with high quality and are recommended by our large following.
Prices accurate as of date of publication.
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