No sign of any snow yet this winter; it's funny to think that this time last year we were battling against something of a mini ice-age!  Anyway, when the weather does turn nasty I'll be reaching straight for my trusty Hunter Balmoral wellies.  I've had them for a couple of years now and they've never let me down; their neoprene lining makes them really warm (much warmer than ordinary wellies) and those clever people at Hunter supply Balmoral wellies with two sets of in-soles - the 6mm thick pair are great for when things get really chilly!

Balmoral wellies also have a superior grip; their sole is more like the sole on a walking boot so I think they're ideal even for really tough walking.  Interestingly Hunter have brought out a new range of snow boots for winter 2011/12, I guess as a response to the last couple of dreadful winters.  These new boots look pretty similar to Hunter Originals but with a specially designed sole for improved grip on ice and snow and a thick neoprene lining to keep legs and feet warm.