Good Quality Jacket Brands:

Bear in mind, Ithaca can reach -20C on our coldest days! So, definitely prioritize function over fashion.

• Patagonia - thin but super warm. Expensive but they have official secondhand ones at Worn Wear online. Patagonia has an ironclad guarantee where you can send the products back for repair/replacement
• Uniqlo down jackets, relatively affordable
• Columbia
• The North Face
• Canada Goose, but quite overpriced

Good Quality Boots Brands:

• All of the above
• Timberland
• Dr. Martens

Winter gears are expensive, so here's something that might help:

• If you qualify, you can apply for Cornell's Access Fund.
  Winter gear – Up to $250 (includes a winter coat, winter boots, winter hat, winter scarf, and winter gloves) is covered.
  https://scl.cornell.edu/belonging-support-services/centers-student-equity-empowerment-and-belonging/first-generation-low-income-student-support/access-fund