The snow-boot saga for Raynaud's-ailing feet comes to an end! Thank you so much to all of you who replied to my original posts with suggestions of boots, plus other helpful tips on gear to keep warm.

I ordered and tried three boots:

1. Uggs Adirondacks, highly recommended by Suz (and seconded by others!)
2. Kamik NewYork2, recommended by many of you
3. Bos and Co Holding Boot, recommended by the Amazon bot

The verdict:

The Ugg Adirondacks are sublimely warm!!! Soft, comfy, well-constructed. I had to order a full size up and have just a tiny bit of extra room for thick socks or toe warmers. It's a bit hard to get my feet in and out and so I have to loosen up and tighten the laces everytime, but a small price to pay for boots that feel warm, protective, and lightweight too. Got them at a great price on Amazon.

The Kamiks were too small although technically they were a half size big for me. They were too short (though comfortable in width). They definitely felt very warm. But they don't have half sizes so I'm convinced the next size up would be too big for me as I'd have to go 1,5 size up.

The Bos and Co were a dilemma. They are absolutely gorgeous in person. True to the picture and even prettier on the feet. They seem to be excellently constructed all around, with one exception: the lining (wool) doesn't feel very secure and there were already a few loose tufts in the boot right out of the box. I can imagine it would wear down quickly. It breaks my heart because the boots are beautiful and also very, very, very comfortable on the foot. Ultimately, however, they are nowhere nearly as warm as the Uggs. The lining is a lot thinner (see pics for comparison) and the construction, while solid, doesn't feel as insulated.

If I had the money I would keep the Bos and Co (despite the tufts of wool floating out) because they are so gorgeous, and look like would last a long time with the exception of the lining. But to me they would work only in milder days, and right now my money is better spent on something that will keep my toes from freezing!

Thanks again to the forum. Can't wait to test out my new boots outside!