STYLISH BOOTS IN THE DAILY NEWS

Read Miss Meghan's article in today's Daily News:

Stylish, to boot

In a city like ours, where a snowstorm can mean literally hiking your way to work, it's easy for a woman to maintain her savoir-faire when the weather is not so fair.

BOOTS TO PLAY BASKETBALL IN

If you insist on wearing a stiletto heel this winter, a state of mind I espouse especially for an important business meeting, try these Cole Haan suede knee-high boots. A classic silhouette with Nike Air technology means you also can hit a game of basketball on West Fourth St. without breaking a sweat. What? You mean you never played competitive sports in your stilettos before? Now's the time to start. $485 at Cole Haan stores.

FOR STOMPIN' IN THE RAIN

Though it seemed like flip-flops might be the only rubber-shoe item in your closet this winter, due to the global-warming apocalypse, you will get more mileage out a out of a cute pair of Wellies. They're perfect for stomping through rain and slush puddles and hiking over snow mounds, if necessary. Tamara Henriques boots, $118 at Olive and Bette's; locations at www.oliveandbettes.com.

ANKLE BOOTS THAT WON'T KILL YOUR ANKLES

Channel your inner '80s in these Steve Madden boots - but you won't have to strike a balancing act to still look cute in these 1 1/2-inch kitten heels (meow!). Tuck in your skinny black jeans and pair with a tight rock T-shirt, kohl your eyes, peroxide your hair, and it's almost like you are at back at CBGB's listening to Blondie rap for the very first time. At stevemadden.com.

-Meghan Cleary