I'm a fan of the polar fleece socks and wool socks as well. I love my Timberland boots! Have had 2 pairs since college, gotten me through many an Athens winter on cold brick walkways! 2 winters ago got a pair of boots made by The North Face, they are Gore Tex and about as nice as you can get for an Ohio winter. Timberland and TNF aren't cheap, but with Gore Tex protecting the rain, snow, and wind, they will last for years, the tread is made to last forever as well! My winter jackets are TNF too, and I would sleep in them if I had to, they are so fluffy and nice, and warm! If you do a froogle search you will probably find lots of internet sites that sell them. I still love wearing soccer socks---they are basically like knee highs, only soccer socks are thicker, and you can fold them over for extra leg warmth, available at any sports store, in a bunch of colors and sizes. I do want to note it's ENTIRELY to early to be talking about winter don't ya think??!! Take Care -Steph