If snow boots were on your winter shopping wish list, chances are only one pair would do: the L.L. Bean Signature Bean Boot. But with every major fashion site, magazine and blogger raving about the "It" boot of the season, you were probably a bit disappointed (read: devastated) when you discovered that they were backordered until spring. (Unless you were ahead of the trend and got them over the summer, in which case, well done, you.)

While we fully support your decision to tough out the wait and wear your Beans come April showers, the winter snow calls for a backup plan. We tracked down some high-fashion finds to serve as your winter boot inspiration.

Katie Manwaring wore the J. Crew version of the L.L. Bean Boot on her fashion blog, Katie's Bliss. The original Sperry Top-Sider Saltwater Duck Boot is also similar. It's waterproof with a fleece lining to keep your feet extra warm.

The always fashionable Blake Lively wore some heavy-duty Sorel Conquest Carly Boots, when braving the cold.

If a few flurries won't stop you from wearing heels, the Ralph Lauren Hester Bootie gives you a lift with a chunky rubber sole that keeps you from slipping.

Sarah Vickers at Classy Girls Wear Pearls proves these Dubarry Kilternan Apré Ski Leather Boot are fashionable enough to wear with your favorite peacoat but durable enough to trudge through all of the snow and slush Mother Nature can throw your way.