As we’ve all come to experience in the first few weeks of the new year, winter in Central Virginia can be a trying time with cold weather and snow. While they’re nobody’s favorite accessory in the South, warm boots become a necessity to trudge through the elements come winter time— whether they’re used to run errands across town or to shovel the driveway. Much like summer sandals, boots are just part of the gig when the temperatures start dip.