Winter Shoe Advice - Page 2

Originally Posted by whiteslashasian

Honestly in the winter with snow and slush I'll wear my bean boots during the commute and carry my shoes in my bag.

Originally Posted by haganah

The best answer is to just wear duckies or whatever boot you prefer and to keep a pair of loafers/shoes in your office. On those days that the weather is awful, you will get the full protection outside and the full benefit inside. Try walking in those awful tingleys and you'll realize how annoying it is, then it's a mess to take them off and where do you put them?

Originally Posted by southbound35

You silly northerners and your winter weather.

Originally Posted by emorse

I live in Chicago as well: get a pair Alden cordovan shoes (or other brand). Check out Hanig Footwear in the Hancock building for a basic pair of bluchers or wingtips.

I wear them every other day and they have experienced no ill effects from the salt and sludge. Just keep them polished and wipe off any junk at the end of the day. These babies shed rain and snow very well I also add a thin rubber bottom to the leather soles, but if I had to do this over again I might not have added it. Seems like overkill and I have heard that it can keep the leather soles from "breathing."

I also throw in a pair of hiking boots, but honestly, the cordovan has held up much better than regular leather.