Clinique Take The Day OffTM Charcoal Cleansing Balm – A Spa Retreat For Your Skin – by Award Winning Author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope Dr Kathleen Thompson

You may have guessed from our recent feature that at Frost Magazine we’re hooked on Clinique products. We love that Clinique’s focus is on pure, beneficial products backed up by dermatologist-driven research, meaning they offer not just established, trusted products but also innovative additions to the family.
So I’m pretty excited to discover their new cleanser Take The Day Off’TM Charcoal Cleansing Balm. ‘Just a cleanser?’ I hear you mutter? Absolutely not. This is a cleansing balm with Japanese charcoal, Safflower seed oil and Linoleic acid. And what makes this so clever? Glad you asked. You didn’t? Never mind.

This cleansing balm contains a perfect combination of active ingredients for people with oily or combination skin, particularly if they’re prone to acne or spots. But why?
Firstly the charcoal. Charcoal is one of nature’s miracles. Its created by slow-burning wood without oxygen – that’s it, and yet it has so many beneficial properties, one of which is its ability to draw out toxins, so it really cleanses the skin deeply but gently and draws out any nasties. Charcoal could be a little drying on its own, however the safflower seed oil adds loads of moisture and also naturally calms inflammation, so the two ingredients together are great for acne-prone skin. And for extra oomph Clinique have also included linoleic acid, which adds even more moisture and has more anti-inflammatory powers too. This is a great blend and I love it. It’s recommended particularly for oily or combination skin, and the safflower oil is particularly great for dissolving hard to remove makeup too.
So how was it to use? Black in colour, due to the charcoal, it really is a balm – soft and light-weight, creating a thin silky layer as it converted from a balm to a fine oil as I massaged it into my skin. Then I just rinsed and patted dry and my skin felt great – really clean and soft, and my makeup had just melted away. I’m addicted to it and can’t wait to use it to remove the heavy makeup after my next dance competition. Gentle but effective -that’s my kind of cleanser.

Do check out the Clinique website – it has a wealth of useful information on skin care, and why not treat yourself to Take The Day Off’TM Charcoal Cleansing Balm? Normal price is from £30 for a big jar (125ml). You’ll love it.

By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows

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WRITERS ON THE ROAD: PATSY COLLINS

Hi! I’m Patsy Collins aka The Travelling Writer. Ten years ago I was a tour guide. That job kept me in one place but ever since being made redundant and becoming a full time writer I’ve spent a lot of time travelling – mostly in a campervan shared with my husband. We’re on the road for three months a year, so naturally I write in the van. So much so that I often refer to R’ten as the mobile writing retreat. She’s absolutely perfect for that. She’s also a pretty good photography base for Gary.

There are things about a campervan which may initially seem like disadvantages, such as limited internet access and restricted space, but are really the opposite. When we can go online it’s all too easy to ‘just quickly look that up’ and get distracted by emails, funny memes, brilliant opportunities to submit our work if we ever get it finished… If we have to go into another room to make a cup of tea, we don’t always return to the keyboard the moment the kettle has boiled. Even the limited power supply can be a plus, because it encourages me to get the words down straight away, rather than wasting battery power faffing about.

Sometimes the places we visit for Gary’s work inspire my stories. Sometimes we spend time in an area so I can write my novels and short stories ‘on location’. It’s really useful to be able to literally walk in my characters’ footsteps along the beach, up a mountain or through town. I enjoy seeing what they see, eating what they do, even sharing a few of their mishaps – my research has occasionally been more thorough than intended!

One of my six novels, Leave Nothing But Footprints, is actually set in a campervan, and that’s where it was written, even if it wasn’t always parked in the same country as Jess and Eliot took their own trip. Although the storyline is nothing like my own life, some of the small details are based on reality. I think they help make the story believable, and using them in a positive way helps me feel better about some of our mini disasters in the early days. Oh, and I might sometimes try convincing Gary to unleash his romantic side for the good of the current WIP!

Another book written entirely in R’ten is From Story Idea to Reader; an easily accessible guide to writing fiction, co written with Rosemary J Kind. We know each other well, but didn’t physically meet during the writing stage as when she was in England we were in Scotland, and when we came home she went to Switzerland. We did park the van on her drive while we worked on the promotion stuff though.

Having the van, and being able to go where we like has enabled me to deliver writing workshops and attend events which wouldn’t be practical if they couldn’t be incorporated into a working trip.

Of course the locations we visit provide distractions. We’ve parked up on beaches, in the depths of forests, at the foot of mountains, alongside rivers, in the grounds of a castle, in view of seals and otters or surrounded by wild deer … But I’ve been a writer for over twenty years now and have learned to accept the ups and downs which that entails.

If you’d like to learn more about me and my writing, then please visit patsycollins.uk where you’ll find links to all my books and lots more photos from my campervan adventures.

5 Ultimate Tips for Creating the Perfect Guest Bedroom

House parties have become the new normal since 2020, and most people have upgraded their homes to accommodate the changing times. You may have friends or relatives that need to spend the night at your house, and instead of letting them sleep in one of the bedrooms, you should have a dedicated room for visitors for sanitation and privacy purposes.

 

Home standards have changed as more homebuyers switch from the busy urban lifestyle to the quiet suburban or rural houses with sufficient mental health spaces. Your home needs features and amenities for visitors, and the guest bedroom is one of the best ways to showcase your hospitality.

 

Here are five of the most critical tips for decorating the best guest bedroom:

1. Use Neutral Colors for Interior Design

The perfect guest bedroom should be pleasing to the eyes. Your extra bedroom will welcome people from all walks of life, so you should decorate it using neutral tones that are muted and soft. If the guest has an eye condition, bright or vibrant colors may hurt his eyes, and he might have trouble sleeping. You should use neutral colors in your general interior design to be on the safe side.

 

Here are some of the neutral colors you can decorate with:

Taupe
Cream
Ivory
Beige
Grey shades
Brown
Black
White

 

Neutral colors also go well with almost every other color available, so it’s easy to style. This website lets you access inspiration for guest bedroom designs and real estate photography editing techniques if you want to convert your guest bedroom into a transient rental unit for extra income.

2. Guest Bedroom Essentials Checklist

The perfect guest bedroom should cover every guest’s potential needs, from toiletries to clean sheets, since you wouldn’t want your visitor to leave feeling worse than when he arrived. You don’t need to add fancy things to your room, as long as you have the bare essentials.

 

Here are the necessary items you need in a guest bedroom:

Comfortable bed, pillow cases, blanket, and sheets
Toiletries
Slippers
Ambient lighting
Curtains

 

You can add preferred items outside necessities, like a television or refrigerator. However, since the guest can access everything in your house, you can stick with the essentials.

3. Check Light Bulbs and Appliances

The ultimate guest bedroom should be safe, at the very least. Therefore, you should check the lights and appliances in the room once in a while. Inspecting electronics takes a few minutes, so you should do it at least once before and after a guest stays over. Since you don’t always utilize the guest bedroom, unchecked broken bulbs and appliances may also become a fire hazard.

4. Decorate Reflecting Homeowner’s Personality

The perfect guest bedroom is homey and personal, even if it’s not your room. It would help if you didn’t aspire to decorate it like a hotel suite since it’s a room made from your hospitality. A guest bedroom allows visitors to rest and relax, but it’s still a part of your house, so you should still decorate the room to echo your personality and likes. You could add a quirky art piece or photo to make the person feel at home.5. Clean Before and After Every Use

The final tip for creating the perfect guest bedroom is keeping it clean. Sweat and moisture could develop a foul odor over time, so you should clean the room right after use. Replace the toiletries and wash the sheets or linen before storing them away.

 

If the guest bedroom has a bathroom, you shouldn’t forget to empty the trash and ensure the drain doesn’t have hair or dried soap suds cluttered. Check the soap and shampoo containers if you need to replenish or restock them.

 

Don’t put the sheets, blanket, and pillowcases in advance to prevent dust buildup; you can set them up when you expect a guest to use the room.

Final Thoughts

If you often have friends and family, you should be ready for sleepovers and all-nighters. The perfect guest bedroom can comfortably accommodate all short-term and long-term visitors. You don’t need expensive or complicated items as long as you have the bare necessities.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+TM … Pure Hydration – by Award Winning Author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope, Dr Kathleen Thompson

I love Clinique. Skin care fads come and go, but Clinique is established, reliable and innovative. Your face is the first thing people see – so why would you trust its care to anything else?

As a doctor, I’m only too aware that we absorb many things through our skin – good and bad, and it concerns me that not all skin care products contain only beneficial ingredients. So thank goodness for Clinique, because they’ve embraced medical science from the off, launching the first-ever dermatologist-developed skin care products back in 1968. Researching better products is still their major focus, meaning they have the benefit of experience and innovation – so important for anything going on your skin.

All Clinique’s products are gentle, non-irritant and yet powerful, allowing your skin to be the very best it can. Whatever your skin type, they’ve got something specifically for you.

So when I was asked to test Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+TM I was so excited I even did a little dance (my two young grandsons did roll their eyes, but fortunately they’re resigned to their grandma’s eccentricities).

Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+TM contains barley, sunflower and cucumber​, plus natural moisturising factors (NMFs) to balance and strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, meaning the moisture stays in, where it should be. It’s best for dry, very dry or combination dry skin types. It hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier – keeping moisture in and harmful irritants out for up to 8 hours.

I love the familiar yellow colour of this very light moisturiser. Within seconds of applying, it had absorbed completely and my skin felt immediately different – softer, smoother, and even my hard-core wrinkles look decidedly less sure of themselves. There was no pungent perfume, just pure natural moisturisation and my skin is saying ‘thank you’ right now.

This moisturiser is just perfect for my (definitely dry) skin but if you’re not sure what to choose, then you simply must try their Clinical Reality tool –let the app take a photo of your face and it gives an immediate readout on your skin hydration, skin tone evenness, irritation and blemishes and much more. Then just answer a couple of simple questions about your skin and you’ll get a personal skin care recommendation – it took me less than 5 minutes and was really informative (sadly confirming my skin is no longer that of a twenty-year old).

So do check out the Clinique website – it has a wealth of useful information on skin care and why not treat yourself to Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+TM ? Normal price is from £20 (for 50 ml) however check out their great deals with 200ml for just £35 at the moment.

So if you’re still pondering on New Year Resolutions – a Clinique face care regime is an enjoyable and effective one – treat yourself.

By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows
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Week 24 of the Columbia Community Association’s refurbishment which is really getting into gear even though Christmas festivites are only a blink of an eye behind us


Hopefully you all had a wonderful festive season and your batteries are recharged and ready for a 2023 adventure. That said, sadly the Christmas Tree and other decorations are now down at the Columbia Community Centre and somehow everywhere looks half undressed  as it always done. But never fear, deep down in the cellar they will rest until next Christmas calls them on parade again.

Graham and Dom

The grand news is that the New Year’s CCA refurbishment has started with a  surge of activity as the JLA electrical contractors arrived at eight on the dot once the centre was open again for business, Marion tells us.

The list grows ever longer: new Fire alarm, Intruder alarm, emergency lighting, new LED lights, extra sockets you name it and the CCA will have it. ‘First item to be addressed was a new all singing and dancing Firm Alarm system, fitted by Graham and Dom who, are scheduled to return to our beloved centre on Monday 9th. A bit of eye candy one would say, Margaret?

Margaret couldn’t possibly comment, but is so  pleased Marion told Graham and Dom that there is no rush to complete the work.

All of the CCA’s  inspirational ladies are in action this week, Claire from “Shake that Boogie” said, how lovely it was to be back, saying she felt uplifted, as did all visitors to  the centre it seems. Marion told Frost Magazine that it was great to see everyone enjoying themselves, adding ‘There were no winter blues in the class, only sunshine, smiles and happiness.’

Aimee and her dancers returned, and this dance class is doing so well Aimee has booked more hours every Saturday, taking her sessions to three days a week. In the future the team believes they  will be seeing many more Darcey Bussell’s.

The  gorgeous Forever Young ladies are so pleased to be back, Bingo, Chit chat and of course, melt in the mouth delicious cake, made by the lovely Linda, Marjorie soon got stuck in, verdict, scrumptious.

There were more donations of chocolate biscuits, Christmas trees and ginger bread men, which will go down a treat, as will the jigsaws. Great to see the lads from Equans back to work albeit, not much going on this week.

Frost Magazine’s pin up, Red Shoes Bob,  was a fury of activity, cleaning everything that didn’t move, including the floors, ready for the fabulous diddidancers’ return.  The diary, Marion tells us,  is in the process  of being updated to accommodate all new and existing users, so let’s hope Marion doen’t get writer’s cramp with all the entries (or so Marion said tongue in cheek).

Roll on next week,when the refurbishment will be in full swing (everyone hopes) It is all so exciting, iand it has been a long wait, but as the old cliche goes “patience is a virtue”. Marion raises her eyebrows, and says, ‘Believe me patience has been tested over and over these past months. Onwards and upwards folks, happy days are ahead. All this and it is business as usual at our beloved CCA.’

There is nothing left to say, except a very happy 2023 to you all.

Information: Columbia Community Association  Columbia uk Community Forum

Memories of Brady Square

 

PUBLICATION SPECIAL: NEW BEGINNINGS FOR THE SURPLUS GIRLS BY POLLY HERON

I have loved every Surplus Girls book and New Beginnings is no exception. I was drawn into Jess’s story from the moment she appeared on the page. Her position as a working woman with a responsible job, but absolutely no security of tenure when a man came along, made me really think what pioneers the career girls of the 1920s were. The suffragettes may have won us the vote, but the ability of women to prove themselves at work was just as important, although of course we had to wait another fifty years for the Equal Pay Act and even now do not have true equality in every workplace.

The history behind The Surplus Girls books is expertly and meticulously researched, from the big issues like these to the slang names for particular cakes. Each and every detail sings from the page, which is why you feel you are actually there, sitting on the slightly worn sofas of Wilton Road in a suitably genteel manner, chatting to old friends and new.

This is the book that pulls all the strands of the Hesketh sisters’ stories together into a really satisfying ending. No graduate of their school is forgotten in the final chapters, and Jess’s seemingly impossible dilemma is solved as well. A fabulous read.

 

The backdrop to the whole series is the place of women in the world of work, so I asked Polly Heron what sort of research went into it in order to create a variety of different employments in such rich detail.

 

The Surplus Girls series explores the predicament faced by many young women in the aftermath of the Great War. They had grown up expected by society to marry and become housewives and mothers. Then came the war – and a generation of young men perished. Many women lost their sweethearts or fiancés while others, without knowing it, lost the men they would have married had they ever had the chance to meet. This meant that many girls now faced a future in which they would have to provide for themselves, while being regarded as ‘on the shelf’ or ‘old maids’.

The world of work offered women far fewer opportunities than came the way of men. Moreover, a woman doing the same job as a man would typically earn one third less. It was legal to refuse to employ a woman simply because she was a woman and it was considered patriotic to employ a former soldier even if a female candidate would have been more suited to the job. During an interview, an unmarried woman could expect to be grilled about her marriage prospects, because should she marry, the expectation would be that she would leave in order to be a housewife. In plenty of jobs, marriage automatically meant dismissal.

In The Surplus Girls series, I have explored various jobs that would have been open to girls and women in the early 1920s. Each book has a different heroine whom the story centres around, but one of the things that links the books together is that each heroine attends a business school to learn secretarial skills.

I loved delving into the social history of the time and seeking out suitable roles for my characters – ‘suitable’ meaning appropriate to the time, not necessarily the right job for the character personally – as Nancy finds out to her cost in Christmas with the Surplus Girls. In the newly published fourth book, New Beginnings for the Surplus Girls, Jess makes a particularly interesting heroine, as she sees herself as a career woman, not an unfortunate surplus girl. She dreams of creating a successful working life for herself but has to cope with all the disadvantages that women faced at the time.

 

 

 

Columbia Community Association, and the Washington Arms were on Frost Magazine’s schedule last week…


Margaret, editor of Frost Magazine, and Dick, hot footed from Carlton Miniott, their village on the outskirts of Thirsk, North Yorkshire up to Columbia during the week. We wanted to  say hi, and chat about progress with Marion and Bob, but more than that, to deliver a big box of jigsaws and books  donated by Carlton Miniott Post Office  (and hub of the village) to help fill up the new CCA bookcase shelves.

Marion was able to fill us in on the Christmas ‘doings’ of the CCA, which, though shut over the main festive days, was open on 27th  until 30th.  So, full of mince pies, turkey, chocolates, and of course wine,they were open again for business with Warm Spaces very much in mind. ‘True to form, the kettle is always on the boil and our new Christmas gift by the way of the lovely Alexa keeps us entertained,’ laughed Marion.

She filled us on the 4th birthday party which followed delivery of the bouncy castle and boy, did the  day ring with fun and laughter.  So was that it? Come come: the rest of the week was scheduled for the “Free holiday Club” and on Wednesday along came Andy Gilroy with his son Harrison to host the session. Harrison, just happens to be an athlete, playing quarterback/safety for the GB American Football Team- amazing.

Harrison and Andy were still there, when we arrived, so it was great to have a chat with this remarkable young man, and it proved to be  so interesting  that Frost Magazine have decided to follow Harrison’s inspiring progress in the sport throughout the year. So yet again, CCA has offered our readers a real treat.

The treats keep coming too for the CCA! Linda Williams brought handmade dipped HONEYCOMB, which just happens to be one of Marion’s favourites. Oh crikey, put it under lock and key – fast,  is Frost’s advice.

Community Opportunities arrived to deliver free training and soon got stuck in to playing a game of cards, no money exchanged hands only jelly tots (or so Lisa told Marion).

Then Margaret and Dick had to move on in the pouring rain – heavens, did it rain – and drove into Washington Village because they love to see Washington Old Hall when they are in the area, even though they can’t go in at this time of year. It is as you will all know, George Washington’s ancestral home, and later in the year Frost Magazine will talk more about it and show the front, and lovely gardens, which wasn’t possible this time.

 

But hunger was rampant  so past Holy Trinity Church we went, where my grandparents are apparently buried mum thinks, but she was a child when they died,  and round the green with the two trees festooned with lights, (if you peer closely enough you can make out a few lights, but trust me, they are festooned and show up far more off camera). Around the green are the flower beds which later in 2023 will no doubt be entered into the Village in Bloom again, (they have done well in the past, which is hardly surprising as the committee are hard at it for months) and into the Washington Arms  for fish n chips. Margaret thinks these are the best she has ever had, except for Cleethorpes Pier, where they have  plaice ‘n ‘chips. Plaice is better than any other fish, in Margaret’s obsessed opinion.

A rather wet Dick saying, ‘Hurry up.’

As well as eating and there were the usual friendly faces amongst the clientele. Clare and Jed told Margaret about a relative who has just started a craft ales brewery. How wonderful – there are also  a few around Thirsk, ( Dick is the expert,) and  hopefully Frost can visit Clare’s relative’s brewery and report back to you all. This will miff Frost Magazine’s Food and Drink Critic, but he’s down south and we are not, so there.

        

But back to Marion who will  close this week’s update as we reach the end of a momentous year for the Columbia  Community Association…

What a year we have had, met so many wonderful people, experienced so much kindness and generosity from our community for all the causes we have supported, to which we are eternally grateful. As this year comes to an end, and 2023 stands before us like a chapter of an open book let us make yet another wonderful story. All of us here at Columbia Community Association, along with the Residents of Brady Square would like to wish everyone near and far a very Happy and prosperous New Year, May all of your hopes and dreams come true.

Information: Columbia Community Association  Columbia uk Community Forum

Memories of Brady Square

 

BEST TYPES OF WOMEN’S WINTER BOOTS

Since the advent of the human world, winter has been an annual season characterized by cold. From the foggy weather to snowy mornings, it is the time to streamline plans; resort to materials that keep you warm. And as such, the choices of what you wear becomes as essential as staying sleek while fit.

When it comes to winter clothing for women, outfit options are often non-different from the regulars. But for boots, it is. This is because boots are specialized for different ensembles and are one of the last things to overlook in public domains.

We know you won’t love frostbite or acknowledge unpleasant compliments due to your choice of outfits. Of course, not. Here we have provided guides for choosing winter boots and enlisting the best pairs in your racks. Keep reading and find out the one for you.

What are the Best Women’s Boots for Winter?

There are numerous options for women’s boots, but these pairs are the most appropriate for winter:

Lace-Up Snow Boots.

The Lace up-snow boots are familiar women’s boots to step up your fashion game during winter. Made with sheepskin lining – these boots are always adequate for whatever comes your way. And as their name suggests, they will enable you to spend more time in the snow while keeping your leg firm with the laces.

Talk about durability; the Lace-up boots are durable to outlive winter cycles for a long time with built-in rubber soles. From the Dream pairs’ snow boots to other brands, you can lock out snow whenever you have them worn. Want something to weave out styles in jeans and pants? The Lace-Up Snow boots are stylish for what you need.

Chelsea Boots.

Preferring Chelsea’s over other boots during the winter is not odd but the best choice for you as a woman. Chelsea boots are for all-season and are reliable to keep you on track in the colder half of the year. Besides being versatile, water-resistant leather boots come in diverse features that will sit well with your preference.

With insulated layers, the Women’s Chelsea boots will keep your legs warm when it is cold outside. And if you intend to participate in outdoor sports – their lugged rubber sole will suffice.

However, you don’t have to make the whole day deciding on what attire to wear with them. Their different manufacturer brands, including the Dream Pairs, are versatile, stylish, and suitable for casual and corporate dresses during winter and non-winter periods.

Telluride Boots.

Telluride Boots are another boots to include for women when deciding what to wear in winter periods. If you plan to spend quality time outdoors in winter, these boots are the ideal companion. From layers to layers, you will get away with cold and create the best moments with your legs and uppers.

Their upper membrane is breathable and stylish such that you will enjoy comfort with style, like in Chelsea boots. With rubber lug soles, you can schedule each of your visits and have the best time skiing or snowboarding. And if you desire a winter style that differs from the regular, the Telluride winter boots are the ideal key to dressing.

Duck Boots.

Tuck your winter outfits into the Women’s Duck boots, and you’ll be glad you did. These boots are unrivaled in quality, unyielding in cold weather, and solely designed to provide the best for you.

Duck boots come in underlaid shearlings that warm the legs even on cold days. With their leather-made design, you can count on them for optimum safety and elegance. If you want to exude a certain flair, wear these boots with your favorite outfits, and they will go well.

Thigh-High Boots.

Thigh-high boots are not new to women and are one of the finest boots to wear in winter. While these boots give adequate outer coverage for your legs up to the thigh, they also provide warmth and can get you through the winter months.

Though the Thigh-High boots have distinct styles and functions, their leather and suede-made materials are fashionable to leverage to your destinations. You can easily combine the pairs with mini skirts or make a statement with jeans. Either way, their zippers make it simple to slide them on and off when you want to replace them.

Biker Boots.

If you have a pair of biker boots in your closet, winter is the best time to wear them out. These boots are perfect for cold weather as they provide warmth with their interior lining and pair well with different women’s winter duds. With elastic sides and ankle cups, no boots could be better than these pairs.

Biker boots are suitable for several winter clothing, including skinny jeans, when you wish to go out outdoors. If you are petite, the bikers’ chunky soles will add a few inches to your body height and make you appear taller. Worried about frequent replacement? Biker boots are long-lasting and durable enough to withstand cold cycles.

Rain Boots.

As the name suggests, rain boots come in a design specific to rain and snow. They are one of the perfect boots to enlist in during winter and make you safer. If you’d spend most days outdoors, Rain boots are warm and will always keep your legs as such.

Made of rubber – the waterproof Rain boots are in tandem with time and style. Even better, their uppers become quickly drained when wet to enable re-use. Although they comprise lugs sole, Rain boots won’t get your feet bogged down. And when it is time to style, you can always count on them for the favorite outfits in your wardrobe.

What to Consider when Choosing Winter Boots

Winter days can be fun, memorable, or non-different from previous seasons. The moments momentarily depend on how well your plans are and the ensemble used to scale up the time.

If you’re indecisive about what boots to wear, you should start with the know-how of choosing winter boots. With the features outlined below, you will spot the best winter boots and enlist them with your favorite autumn wears.

Warmth.

Boots with multi-layers provide adequate warmth in winter and are typically the best choice for cold weather. While socks can naturally keep you warm, cozy boots enable optimum protection and prevent frostbite. The insulation provided will keep your legs reasonably warm on average, allowing you to spend more time outdoors.

If you have a winter coat or sweater, insulated boots are what you need for a perfect compliment. With the duo in place, you will have the best winter days.

Waterproof.

Warm boots are okay for winter; waterproof boots make it extra better. While we’d prefer you prioritize getting your feets insulated, opting for waterproof boots is also a choice that isn’t out of place.

Aside from keeping you extra safe, water-resistant boots allow you to walk through light snow and puddles. Having them makes every moment outside more enjoyable and protects you from adverse weather-related conditions.

However, your choice of waterproof boots should also include a breathable membrane through which the leg can breathe and keep moisture out.

Traction.

Wearing traction shoes is essential for any daily activity, and this is especially true during the winter. Though it is often cold outdoors during winter, sports events such as hiking and snowshoeing may leave you with no choice but to be outside.

Preferred if you want to navigate different terrain when there are droplets of snow, traction becomes fundamental. As such, boots with adequate traction can allow you to walk without gliding or slipping.

Final Thoughts

Having more than one winter boot in your rack is not odd but helps you become dynamic with your time and outfits. Preferably, you can opt for a pair or pairs from the ones listed above and get along with them if best suited for the weather. However, Waterproof boots remain the ideal option for cold weather or when there is snow. Non-waterproof boots are also not out of place to wear when the weather is below average. The best winter boots choices depend on how harsh or lenient the weather is.