Skip to main contentGone are the days of trendy Uggs and pom-pom Mukluks. Portland shops have a bevy of sleek winter wares ready for the buying. So if you failed to take advantage of our rapidly melting winter wonderland for lack of all the right gear, here are a few picks of the most stylish and functional cold weather outerwear.
Slip these Puma Texture Boots (30% off for $85, Puma,40 NW 10th Ave., 222, 2041) into those skinny jeans and you've got warm legs and a chic silhouette. Decked out with a removable insulated wrap (resembling futuristic leg warmers) these booties make for a cozy slip-on style and snug custom fit.
The Puma Satori Alto Boot (30% off for $250, Puma) is a knee-high fit for the dark femme fatale. 
Overlapping segments of soft leather combined with a lithe rubber sole make for a cross between The Matrix and Kill Bill cutting edge style.
These Ahnah calf-high booties, ($139, www.sorel.com) fashioned by local winter footwear top dogs, Sorel, mix their traditional, durable boot (waterproof, plush lining, winter traction outsole) with a little bit of funk (faux fur trim in a pristine white).
Stella McCartney for Adidas pumps up the style volume without all the bulk. Her Run Winter Jacket (50% off for $180, Physical Element, 1124 NW Lovejoy, 224-5425) has a chocolate-colored base and rose accents, making this sporty cover-up pop.
Merrell's Spirit Tibet High boots ($124.95, www.merrell.com) have all of the practical function of a snowboarding boot, without all of the clunky awkwardnessCasually cozy and tastefully trimmed in wool fleece, they also boast a water-resistant full grain leather upper, slick surface traction and an Air Cushion midsole for shock absorption. .
Yes, it's typical, sleek North Face design: the Metropolis Parka ($279, U.S. Outdoor Store, 219, SW Broadway, 223-5937) is a wunderkind of warmth. An insulated hood and zipper/snap front closure make this any city dweller's necessity. 
WWeek 2015