Our Associate Editor Rebekah has been raving about these La Canadienne boots ($334.95 at Zappos) since she first put them on. And now I want a pair, too. Here’s why:

1.    Black patent boots will never go out of style
2.    La Canadiennes are ridiculously comfortable
3.    They’re waterproof which means you can wear this gorgeous, sleek pair of high heels in the rain, snow, or wintry mix, and your feet will stay warm and dry.

Basically, these boots are the solution to that terrible problem of what to put on your feet when you have to trek to work in winter wetness.

If you’re going to splurge on a pair of shoes, these seem like just about the most practical option – you’ll probably get a lot more wear out of them than you would a pair of Swarovski-encrusted satin sandals. And best of all, you won't be afraid you'll ruin them when you step outside.