A look at 11 boots that will stomp winter into oblivion…

[Above: Red Wing, $325; J. Crew]

Red Wing makes ridiculously good looking, genuine all-leather boots. They’re equally at home chopping wood or tromping city streets.

[Merrell, $300; Merrell]

Merrell offers the original Alpine boot. Swiss Alp-approved, lumberjack-print encouraged.

[Timberland, $109; Timberland]

Timberland’s toned-down, versatile boot that begs the outdoors.

[Cat, $134; CatFootwear]

Go ahead. Kick a cement wall. Cat’s boots can take it.

[Ritano, $78; Urban Outfitters]

Wingtip boots = office-ready. Every working man who wears a suit needs a pair for winter.

[L.L. Bean, $149; L.L. Bean]

L.L. Bean makes the original man boot. Originally designed for hunting beasts, Bean’s boots have officially crossed over to coolness.

[Aldo, $175; AldoShoes]

Sheepskin on the inside, rugged on the outside. These boots kick winter storms in the crotch.

[Banana Republic, $160; BananaRepublic]

Banana Republic covers your base for non-girly-man, city boots.

[Timberland, $188; UrbanOutfitters]

Suede snow stompers. Snowflakes will swoon at the sight.

[Nike, $89.99; UrbanOutfitters]

Duck boots were created for squishing through extreme mud and snow. A step up from plain ol’ rain boots, these are the closest thing to winter-approved sneakers.

[Converse, $70; UrbanOutfitters]

Converse Allstar version for braving the cold.

Last year we saw the revival of Red Wing shoes, could 2009 mark the return of Timberland? Timberland has long been known for their boots that became the trademark shoe for the urban scene. Timberland seems to be battling this blemished image in 2009 with quite an amazing Spring collection. I am a big fan of what they have to offer.

Timberland: Spring 2009 Collection

Thanks Selectism.

I thought this was a cool little video feature on the Red Wing boots factory. Red Wing has had a second coming into the fashion world, and they have been producing some solid boots too!

Thanks A Continuous Lean

Dr. Martins are just plain annoying to me at this point. They are clumsy, heavy, stupid shoes and I am officially over anyone who is wearing them. The ugly tag on the back, the yellow stitching and transleucent amber sole make me want to puke. There is something about Dr. Martins that reminds me of the 6th grade and Metallica, and I don’t mean that in a good way. The worst part about them is that I have seen way to many people wearing shin high patent leather Docs. So rather than bitch and leave it at that, I will bless you all with some fashion friendly alternatives.

Red Wing Boots are where it’s at this year. They marked their comeback at Capsule this year, and I am totally into them. They are known as beeing work boots, so beating the crap out of them and making them look rugged is a must.

Frye Boots makes more badass biker type boots that usually say fuck the laces and go stright to buckles. These serve as a great alternative to the shin high Dr. Martins. So don’t say there aren’t any other options out there because I just gave you two good ones, and I now reserve the right to plant my size 11 Red Wing Boot in your ass you for wearing Dr. Martins.