Bill Smith
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I Picked up a pair of thinsulite insulated Bludtsone boots two years ago and they were great dealing with the past two polar vortexes.
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Sorels all the way. Been wearing them for years and even use them with crampons for ice fishing.
Sorels are absolutely what you want. Red Wings are my next best choice.Speaking of boots, any recommendations for a good cold-weather boot for Toronto? I'm not really looking for something suitable for work (e.g. bal boots, etc.) but more something warm and waterproof that I would wear while walking the dog, shovelling snow, etc. I've tried to make do without real winter boots for several years now, but given the previous few winters, I think the time has come.
I find rubber soles are essential. I'm okay with the relative warmth otherwise, but need the rubber for slip and insulation. Trouble is, not easy to find stylish shoes with rubber soles (since anything made well tends to have a good leather sole, at least Blake stitched).
Use mine for ice fishing as well. Can't wait for the season to start!
What do you like then? I haven't seen a ton I that I guess fit into my definition of "stylish". Sure there are a lots with rubber soles, but these tend to be on the cheaper end. I'm talking about product on the level of Carmina, CJ, Alden, AE and their ilk.Stylish, well made shoes and boots with synthetic soles are remarkably easy to find. Manufacturers well understand the practical benefits.
Haven't needed to buy yet because most pairs came with a second set of laces. You may know this but if you don't titghten the laces through the speed hooks (i.e., pull the laces snug before your get to the hooks then just lay them around the hooks with minimal tension) they are much less likely to shred.