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Another thing I don’t need but totally want, regardless

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The SISII all-black version of the LL Bean rain boot is at Bird right now. Even as I type this caption.

I remember as a kid, and a teenager, and then into my twenties, not being able to imagine life in foul weather without the iconic LL Bean duck boot. But slowly, the tall wellie style took over, and, in my life at least, mukluks have assumed all snow duties.

But then these all-black duck boots show up at Bird, and I am suddenly tempted to throw away all of this adult nonsense and go back to basics. Especially now that I can do so while remaining all sophisticated and chic and whatnot.

Hmmmmmmm…..

Best. Boots. Ever.

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I know, I know. It’s pretty much March. Winter is over. The stores are filled with cotton sheaths and sandals, and people are starting to think about summer beach rentals. But I’m looking out my window at a snow covered tundra (20.9 inches fell in Central Park this week!) and I felt it would be doing the world a disservice if I did not give a shout out to my Steger Mukluks, which I have been sporting for 7 years now and are still going strong as the warmest, most perfect amazing snowboots I have ever seen.

Made in Minnesota in the Northern Cree Indian style, these lightweight moosehide boots come with thick felt insoles and lining that basically keep your feet from ever knowing that it’s cold outside. They come in a number of styles and colors, so even the picky NYC fashionista in us all can find something that works.

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To be honest, I don’t understand why everybody doesn’t have a pair of these, but secretly I’m happy not to be wearing something that is totally ubiquitous. (Uggs, anyone?)

Although the end of the mukluk’s underground status may be near. I was wearing mine when I stopped by a freind’s apartment yesterday, and she has already ordered herself up a pair. She’s Canadian and knows a good snow boot when she sees one!