Boots or trainers are fine ian. no need to go and spend money on something thats not needed.
Pamps is easily accessable and depends on where you are staying, ( its a very small village) its not as if you'll be wading through snow drifts to get to the pub.
cotton traders are doing an offer on good boots £20 was £40
My husband bought them for snow and he says they are warm and comfortable, it says they are waterproof as well. X