Flojos Heavenly Boots

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Flojos, a 30-year-old California-based beach and lifestyle company, is already known for its fashionable, functional lightweight flip flops. Their designs are known for being fashion forward, but well-thought out for comfort. Recently, the company has expanded into flat shoes (think Tom’s) and incredibly comfortable, warm, cozy boots for women. The Heavenly may be the pinnacle of this foray into cold-climate femme footwear. The 11-inch-high suede leather boots boasts a fluffy synthetic fur interior along with a fun stretches of furry insulation on the outside, and after two months of testing in Oregon’s all-mountain conditions (powder, sleet, hail, rain, and low single digit temps) these boots never failed.  While the upper is soft, with no rand, zips or laces, the fit is snug, with no heel slippage or foot spin. You’ll pull on these boots and not want to take them off until you’re ready for your summer sandals. For little girls, who want to be just as stylish and warm as their mother (or favorite aunt), we also recommend the Aurora ($55). You’ll find the same relaxed fit as the shorter (seven-inch cuff) boots, along with a medial side zipper to make them easier to pull on and off. Both boots are incredibly light, with soft foam soles that don’t offer a ton of grip or support, but plenty of cushion—especially when you’re carrying your skis to the lodge through a foot of powder (should we be so lucky!).