We break down the best methods and products to protect boots of all types, from leather to suede to rubber. But there’s a difference between picking out your favorite style of winter boots and having winter boots that actually stand up to snowbanks, icy commutes, and sub-freezing temps without letting water, cold, and early-season wear wreck your stride. Whether your go-to winter boot is a leather boot like mine, a suede boot, or a heavy-duty work boot, there are steps we should all take to protect boots all winter long. Check out the gallery below for more of our favorite boot care products this winter. More Winter Boot Essentials