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I don't believe stilettos are too dressy for any situation.

We’re meant to be getting some snow here in the UK, maybe I can give that a try.. whatever their crampon-like qualities on snow or ice, I think I’d still prefer block heeled boots. Stilettos just seem too dressy for wearing in snow.

Being from upstate NY, I'll chide in here with what I wear in snow or ice. I would never wear a stiletto heel in either. I wear my Uggs "Seldon" knee boots with 2" big block heels. They are great for snow and ice.Those I've had for several years and are no longer available any more. They are extremely warm too and I wear them with knee socks when the weather gets to the teens (F). They are not those ugly looking Uggs boots, but a true knee boot. Happy heeling, bluejay

Neither type is really ideal. Buejay where abouts in upstate did you live? If I were still in the syracuse area we could have met up. Will be at Keuka Lake for 2 weeks next summer.

I have found very little difference between the two as far as traction/walkability goes. But that depends greatly upon what we are talking about. We obviously don't get as much snow as upstate New York, but I cannot imagine a situation where the type of heel makes any difference walking in deep, soft snow, such as the kind I am going to have to face momentarily--it all just sucks, and takes a lot of effort. As far as hard packed snow, I am wondering why you would want to penetrate its surface, and particularly only with the heel. In such a situation, I would think the forefoot would not sink equally to the heel, much the same as walking on soft earth. I'd prefer to not sink at all if I can get away with it, even if the coefficient of friction on the surface is quite low. I can deal with that, within reason. In any case, I won't be wearing any of that stuff when I go to clear out a portion of my driveway so my wife can go to work. It will be regular old flat snow boots. My job got called today, so I don't have to worry about much.

I joined 22 years ago on January 12, 2002. Today is my anniversary of joining, in fact.

Maybe not, but I wont wear them to a beach wedding, or curling.

Jan 29 2014 wow 10 years I haven’t been active here in a few mostly on Instagram @ynotme9911 still post pics of my collection

I love the styling in those. Block heels, round toes - perfect. This is definitely the season for wearing boots!

For sure, stilettos are great in the snow!!

Honestly having lived in the Syracuse area for 15 yrs of my heeling life I found stilettos better than block heels. The spike stilettos penetrate the hard pack snow better. Neither are ideal on ice.

Watching the weather channel last night there were several on site reports about the weather in Iowa showing the snow and blowing wind. I thought of you and that if you were wearing your heels, it would be a perfect time for boots if you had to go out of the house for anything.