We Tested 19 Duck Boots—These 8 Will Keep Your Feet Warm and Dry

Best Overall

Columbia Moritza Shield Omni-Heat Boots

$87 at Amazon


$50 at Zappos


$55 at REI

As our top pick for the best duck boots, the Columbia Women's Moritza Shield Omni-Heat Boots exceeded our expectations. They have a gorgeous suede upper, with a durable rubber lower section, and don’t feel at all heavy. Their stylish design pairs well with almost any winter outfit, and they come in four colors. We wore them extensively during testing for both short periods and hours at a time while running errands, walking the dog, driving, and grocery shopping, in all different types of weather including sunshine, rain, mud, and snow. 

We found the boots to be very cozy with super comfy cushioning that forms to your feet with great impact absorption. They have a nice, thick outsole that gives you ample energy bounceback with each step. They're breathable, and our feet did not get hot at all while wearing them; their fleece lining does a great job at keeping the feet at an optimal warm temperature. The boots are pleasantly flexible without compromising their overall structure; they move along with you as you walk but are far from flimsy. 

The boots felt broken-in right away and were so comfortable that they felt like a hug for our feet. They’re clearly well-made, of high quality, and designed to last a long time. The traction is excellent (although we did slip a little over some very slick ice that had frozen over solid concrete). They repel water and mud very well, and the little mud that did stick on the rubber part can be easily wiped away. When walking in snow, we could slightly feel the cold through the rubber of the boot at the front, but this was easily rectifiable by wearing a thick pair of wool socks.

Three months later, the boots still look as good as they did on the first day, with absolutely no signs of deterioration—every part has held up wonderfully. They have continued to keep our feet comfortable and dry through mud, rain, and snow, and no moisture of any kind has found its way in. The fit has remained constant, though they are a bit more broken in now. There was technically no break-in period, but the material has become more comfortable with wear.

Size Range: 5–12 | Material: Suede | Insulation: 200g insulation