INDIA, Dec. 9 -- I've lived in New York my whole life, and I've learned the hard way that a good pair of snow boots is worth the investment. There were times when I thought I could skate by with dainty booties on a snowy commute or that my sneakers would be enough to shovel my driveway in, but the soggy socks, frozen toes, and harsh falls are not worth it. Now I know winter boots are always a good idea-even better if they're Kizik's new Juno 2 High snow boots.

I was invited by the brand to try out the Juno 2 High Boot in Iceland, so I bundled up in my warmest winter coat and set out to put the new boots to the test, clocking 35,000 steps around glassy waterfalls, slippery rocks, and black sand beaches. With a pillowy exterior and velvet...