Winter. The dreaded season in which fashion and all forms of the word go out the window. For anyone who has ever experienced it, you know that it is a time for humongous parkas, slushy roads, and the dreaded winter boot. Ever since I can remember I dreaded the moment in which I would have to set side my loafers and cute sneakers for a clunky outfit-disrupting boot. I think I was in denial about winter for a very long time. It wasn’t until I gave in and accepted the fact that I had to get a pair boots (for the sake of my feet) that I found  the perfect winter boot.

Hunter has always been a brand that I was aware of but simply disregarded as outdoorsy. Unfortunately, my idea of the outdoors is a rare hike on a trail comparable to a paved sidewalk. Despite that, Hunter boots have always intrigued me. The colour variety and the knee-high fit always appealed to me. However, the clunky heel and rough structure of the Original Tall Rain Boot were something I never quite cared for. Not to mention, the only people I had ever seen wearing these were friends who had a deep love for everything outdoors, so I never saw them styled the way I would’ve liked them to be. It wasn’t until I came across the Original Refined Slim Hunter Boots that my winters changed.

I had finally found the perfect winter boot. Not only was it able to take on the snow and salt, but it was sleek, simple, and didn’t detract from what I was wearing at all. Whether I was heading to yoga class or heading to our favourite restaurant on date night, these boots made the perfect addition to my outfits. 

Plus, I can wear them in the fall and spring. Talk about versatile. 

A few years back when I considered the Hunter Boots I simply disregarded them and assumed they weren't able to take the cold Canadian winters. After all, they’re rain boots. Now, I have various colours, just to have different options. If you find your toes getting a little too cold, the Hunter inserts that “winterize” the boots are a great addition—personally, I’ve found a warm pair of socks does just the trick. Now, I find myself unable to stop talking about my love for these boots. Whether it’s with a parka or a blazer, these Hunter Boots are the perfect winter boot.