11.   The plan is the same whether the fans in maize and blue are wearing tank tops and sandals or parkas and snow boots.

12.   They come bundled in parkas and ski caps, their feet stuffed into snow boots, their hands protected by waterproof gloves.

13.   We had donned thick wool socks over thin wool socks and strapped on heavy snow boots.

14.   We have nothing to lose but snow boots and head colds.

15.   But it was those without snow boots that truly suffered.

16.   Journalists near the town of Dras could see the soldiers in white snow boots and helmets making their way up the precipitous slopes toward the battle line early Tuesday.

17.   Reporters near the town of Dras could see the soldiers in white snow boots and helmets making their way up the precipitous slopes toward the battle line early Tuesday.

18.   Some soldiers, speaking privately, said the first lot that went up lacked snow boots and proper winter gear.