I'm Dreaming of New Warm Boots

I got these beauties the day after Thanksgiving last year...they aren't even a year old! Oh well...I discovered this today:
What the heck?! Not only that but every time I wear them and it's raining (hello, this is Oregon in the fall...it's always raining) my heels get wet because there's no tread left. Sad.

Lo and behold I get a email from Piperlime today "Cozy up in warm boots" that's what we call them in our house, it must be a SIGN! Most people call them UGGs (or such) but WE call them warm boots...it IS A SIGN.
Let me introduce you to just a few of the warm boots that I'm dreaming of:

First up, these are Witch Hazel by Clarks. My fav feature is the little loops to help you pull them on...I love shoes that involve one step. $120 (yeah...it's not in my budget either)

Next up Hipper Hi by EMU Australia, don't you just LOVE that name, Hipper Hi, who comes up with that? Anyway, these are warm AND cute the little wrap and bow give it a little on trend detail and the bow is so sweet! ON SALE $149.50 (yeah...you don't want to know what they are full price!)
These are probably the most functional for my situation: warm on the inside, waterproof (see: Oregon rain) and a great color to go with jeans! Get your reading glasses out for this name, eh hem: Mount Holly Earthkeepers (so not exaggerating that) by Timberland. $180
I use to be really anti-Sketchers, I'm not sure why but I just am/was, but they seem to be growing on me, maybe because their kids shoes are super graphic and it's a style my daughters love...also you can find great deals at department stores (ie: I got Elle some sketchers for $13 in stead of $35 at Kohls). This is "Hyped Up" by Sketchers, these are cozy and warm and they remind me of thermal undies and a big roaring fire...ahhh, hot chocolate and marshmallows. $70
I LOVE the look of the sweater boot- I had some that I retired this summer at girls camp, I brought them with the intention of leaving them in the dump after camp. They smelled...really bad. Anyway, these would be a great rebound boot, "Honeypup" by Rocket Dog...I love Rocket Dog. I'm pretty sure I've mentioned that before...I haven't met a Rocket Dog that doesn't feel amazing on...and I 99% love all their designs. $55 (that's easy on the wallet too- a stretch but doable for a quality shoe)
Now this is a fashion warm boot if I ever saw one Chiclet by Nine West. This is almost a full leg warmer upper. The fur on the side is cute and fun, it's not over done either, which I really appreciate. I love the little tiny wedge and I love a good caramel color in warm boots. With this height it's asking to be worn with skinny or straight jeans...or in my case yoga pants. $159
Last but not least "Paddington Lo" by EMU Australia. I fell in love with the toggle back in the 90's, it's super cute and fun PLUS functional it's more of a statement than the regular 'ol button. These are just darling! $160
Hopefully you're on your journey to your ideal warm boot. I'm on mine, I'm going to Eugene tomorrow and hopefully there's a pair of warm boots calling my name...well, there will be but hopefully it will calling the right number because my sugar daddy only shells out so much at the end of the month!
Happy Friday!