When I got the opportunity to test the Red Wing’s Apex Women’s Work Boot, I eagerly accepted, but I was skeptical about whether I’d like them. Boy, was I in for a surprise! Slipping my feet ...

We hand-picked some of the best-selling winter boots on the market and put them to the test, spending 655 hours wearing them in various indoor and outdoor settings. Below are the women’s pairs ...

They don’t work for smaller feet. This boot is not available in sizes smaller than a men’s size 7 (equivalent to a women’s size 8). If your feet are smaller, consider the Sorel Caribou Boot.

However, I have found the footwear solution that melds the comfy, cozy warmth of shearling booties (that I wouldn't say are work appropriate ... zip a la the ankle boots by The Row.