I've been wearing my black and brown Aerosoles boots quite a bit already with my skinny jeans -- and I just can't keep wearing them. I didn't wear them the last two fall/winters because I was having foot problems. But even though my feet are doing much better, these boots just don't work -- 2" heels are too high for me now and they don't have any cushion for my feet (insoles don't fit).

Plus, I need a good pair of winter boots for my trip to Lithuania. I want flat or low heeled boots because I will be walking in snow/ice on brick and cobblestone streets. But I also want to have boots that I can keep wearing once I am back in Seattle.

I went back and read some of the early boot threads but I'm still not sure whether I should look for waterproof instead of leather. I think that brown boots will be most versatile. I'm thinking of getting two pair since I'll probably wear boots all winter and thought gray would be another versatile color --- maybe ankle boots in gray except they all seem to have high heels. Under $200 would be best, especially if I want to buy two pair.

Here are some I've looked at:

Franco Sarto Lariat:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....8&P=1

Steve Madden Sekt:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....8&P=1

Born Persimmon:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....8&P=2

Steve Madden Timber:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/29.....8&P=2

London Fog Wales
http://www.piperlime.com/brows.....=615553012

Aerosoles Borderline:
http://www.aerosoles.com/product1.asp?P=BORDERLINE

I love these Gentle Soles but too pricey:
http://www.piperlime.com/brows.....=607288022

Any advice would be appreciated!