Best Boots For Winter 2012

Why we love it: Lug sole boots are the ultimate in fashion-meets-function; they have a thick rubber sole with deep indentations that improve stability and traction, making them the perfect footwear for Winter's wet weather. While they used to be relegated to construction workers and lumberjacks, lug sole boots have made their way into high-fashion — we saw them on the runways at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Marni, and more.

How to wear it: Lug sole boots have an inherently '90s feel: after all, they resemble the grunge-cool Doc Martens and clogs that made people like Kurt Cobain and Cher Horowitz so popular. Wear them with thick socks and dresses, or tuck a pair of skinny printed pants into them for a modern rocker look. These boots look tough and edgy no matter what you wear them with, so don't be afraid to get creative.