Reddit reviews NORTIV 8 Men's Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Mid Trekking Backpacking Mountaineering Shoes Brown Size 9.5 US JS19004M
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Hiking boots features water-resistant suede leater upper with a protective rubber toe capBreathable mesh lining for a great in-shoe feelTraditional lace-up design make your every step saftyComfortable EVA memory foam footbed for added comfort and shock absorptionRugged rubber outsole with Multi-Directional Traction (MDT) improves grip and provides durability
OK... So let's get started on what you'll need to wear....
Footwear Well the good news is that the University & town generally do a pretty good job of keeping the streets & sidewalks clear of snow, so you will probably NOT need special snow boots (unless you want them because they're fashionable or intend on winter hiking out it the woods or something like that) However, you'll still be doing a lot of walking around campus and will be encountering icy patches & slushy puddles, so I'd recommend a waterproof, comfortable/lightweight hiking boot similar to this. A lower cut would be OK, if you prefer that style. But I recommend a higher cut, at least above the ankle, to prevent any snow/slush you might step in from getting into your shoe from the top.
Remember, to keep your feet warm you absolutely MUST keep them DRY... Wet feet are not only extremely uncomfortable, they can be dangerous and lead to frostbite if exposed for too long.
Winter Socks Forget those cotton athletic "tube" socks that you might wear during warmer weather... They provide no insulation & actually trap & retain moisture if your feet sweat... leading to (you guessed it) WET FEET.... Aaaaarrrggghhh!!!!
So get yourself some warm woolen winter socks (as suggested in the article that I linked) and also some thin, polypropylene liner socks to wick the moisture away from your skin.
Dry Feet are Warm & Happy Feet.... And don't forget your winter shoes need to be a little larger than your regular shoes to accomodate the extra thickness of your woolen socks... You don't want the shoes to be too tight on your feet because that doesn't allow your socks to "breathe" and wick moisture away from your feet.
Thermal Underwear is understandably a personal choice... Unless you intend a lot of outdoor sports activity (snowmobiling, downhill skiing) you really don't need the more expensive "wicking" styles... All you're looking for is a little extra insulation under your usual clothes... So I'd recommend the two-piece "waffle knit" classic style from Hanes or Fruit of the Loom as "good enough" Two-piece is better than full body single piece because you can choose to wear tops or bottoms seperately.
NOTE: Wear your regular underwear under the thermal underwear... That's not to keep you warm... but it helps keep the thermals clean & you don't need to change & wash them quite as often as your regular underwear... which also means you don't need to buy as many pair of thermals as you would regular underwear.
Same with the woolen socks... if you wear them with liners, the woolen outer socks stay "fresher" than the inner liners, so you wind up needing to wash the liners more frequently than the woolen socks.
So in (partial) summary, you're going to at least need:
That should get you started... You can adjust the quantities depending how often you do your laundry... The wool socks require special care but are well worth it... Warm feet are Happy feet!