Boots!

All I wanted was a pair of snow boots that satisfied the following conditions:

1. Warm
2. Dry
3. Rubber or rubberized sole to avoid slipping
4. With at least a one inch heel
5. Somewhat fashionable

I searched through two malls in Edmonton (including the Big One), wearing, incidentally, the damaged boots that had a hole in the right sole (thus, with a damp right foot). Finally, in another city, in a store where I'd never had much luck, I found:

YAY!

And it only took two weeks, lots of frustration, and many pretty pennies. But at least my feet will be warm and dry this winter.

P.S. Did you know there are thermal in-soles now? Technology is a marvelous thing.