Boot Solution

Whether you're slipping your pretty feet into ski boots or hiking boots, a long day on the trail could leave your ankles and shins screaming for help.

I found a wonderful (and good-looking) solution. Smartwool - one of my favorite companies - makes socks that have extra padding where you need it. There's padding on the shin and by your Achilles tendon. The entire foot and heel are thick and cushioned for added comfort and warmth.

They're made specifically for women, so they have a tapered toe and narrower heel. Plus these socks are made of 75% itch-free merino wool. They'll wick any moisture away from your sweating feet, to prevent blisters.

The socks slip on all the way up over your calves and shins, so they'll protect your lower leg from the weather, and from getting rubbed and dug into by the front of your boot.

For only $19.95, you really can't go wrong. If your feet aren't happy - nobody's happy.