Winter boots that aren't ugly - Page 28

i like these. http://www.thecorner.com/item/YOOX/B...s/sr_tcshoesm3

that looks good but needs a black version

I haven't read through this thread, but personally I like Indy Boots, or the 1000 mile boots. Boots made of a good grade of leather, that have the attention of detail of dress shoes, yet still look rugged are the best way to go. Quality counts.

i agree with you, but have you tried to walk in shit high snow in a pair of 1000s? i know there is a fine line between functional and stylish and aside from the rl shoes i posted or maybe a pair of yuketen maine guides, i havent really seen anything that i like, which is surprising.

No I haven't, I can't afford those shoes and just wear tennis shoes and hiking boots right now (ugly ones at that). There's currently Mid-shin height snow right out my front door. If your going to be hiking through a forest full of snow for hours on end, LL Bean Maine boots might be a better choice. But for living in a city, or suburbia, I think Indy's and or 1000 miles, or other style related shoes would work fine. If your worried about tread and no slipping on your ass, I think there are some clip on spikes for those who live in very icy areas.

haha, i dont own a pair either but they have leather soles, which dont work well in the area im in during the winter time.

hey JD, Do you have the direct link to that? I can't seem to find it on yoox... and I may be able to fit a size 7. edit: found it and NM I think I will be too short for those...

^pretty ridiculous. My NiCos are only partly rubber soled and Indys aren't at all and they're perfectly fine.

- Knock-off
+ Remake

I like them. Definitely one of my favorites among NDC's F/W collection. They're called 'Sargent', btw. The NDC flagship store in Brussels/Belgium has in them in a waxy black suede limited edition which looks really amazing...

I can totally visualize you rockin' the whole outfit, Moo. ( 0 )

I agree, 1000k's - beautiful, stylish, well made though they are, are not designed for snowy conditions. I know you can waterproof the hell out of them and make them functional in snowy weather, but smooth leather soles are the worst possible choice on snow, or rocks or wet grass.
I have an older pair of Timberlands insulated boots (made in the USA, btw) that have kept my feet dry and warm in cold, snowy. slushy weather. Not the most stylish boot as of today, but not ugly either. For 12" and more snow - fairly rare here in NYC/NJ, I wear knee high Sorrells - totally waterproof and warm to about - 40.

As an aside, for those who read my earlier post regarding my 1000 k's getting soaked through after a rain, Wolverine graciously offered to send me a new pair in exchange. I will use a waterproofer - Montana Pitch Blend or Ob and will be happy if they retain a decent amount of waterproofing - won't stand in puddles or ditches, but hopefully will be able to retain water repellancy walking around in some rain. Having said that, these shoes will lead a slightly more sheltered (not babied) existance - no heavy hiking, no use as a knock the crap around, skuff the hell out of them, workboots. I already have boots for those activities and these 1000 k's are just too nice a boot for that.

Bob

If they had them in size 9, they would be mine!

*scratches chin* hmmm...

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