Everyday winter boots

[carambau]

Hi, after the great recommendations I got in this thread I thought I would come back for the collective knowledge here.

I am looking for some everyday winter boots. Ones that I could wear to work in the office (business casual) but also on the weekend (with jeans). It's quite rainy and we get snow so waterproof is important. Sticking with the same brand I see these but it is unclear to me what "Water tongue and waterproof lining" and "Premium water repellent suede from Charles F. Stead" actually means.

Would these boots take several winters in rain and snow?

If not, any other options in the similar price range?

thanks!
C

 

[TheIronDandy]

I have a pair of suede boots from Myrqvist (yes, I'm a fan) - not the same ones you linked though - that I use for a lot of winter activities. Weather where I live is mostly rain/slush, but we do get a few months of occasional snow and ice.

The thing with suede is that no matter how good the material is, you need to treat it with a water-proof spray every couple of months. Saphir invuln is the gold standard, it costs about 15-20 bucks and one can should last you at least a winter. As long as you do that little bit of water-proofing, they resist water, salt and slush very well. There's no such thing as "permanently" water resistant suede - the water resistance is a treatment that eventually wears off, but again, Saphir invuln fixes that. I wear suede loafers most of the year as long as the rain isn't pouring down.

 

[wozniak]

Allen Edmonds Hamilton Boots in Dark Chili. On sale right now.

Understand these are not "winter boots" in the sense that they are insulated. Depending on how cold it gets, good wool socks should do it if your feet get cold. However these are waterproof and would work in an office setting business casual or with jeans on the weekend. If the dainite sole is not sufficient for you for traction, the soles can be replaced with lugs by a shoe cobbler. These are part of my winter boot/shoe collection I use and I am in Chicago. On the absolutely worst horrible winter days of Ice and -10 F weather I have a cheap pair of brown dress shoes in my office to change into and I wear actual winter boots with ice cleats on them (or I work from home LOL!)

 

[paxonus]

Not particularly fashionable, but they are a trad classic.

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[breakaway01]

Just got a pair of these and so far they've been good (three wears, nothing extreme, a little ice/snow). Not a lot of sizes remaining in stock though.

Löf & Tung Albanel - Tärnsjö Grain (Shearling Lined)

A winter version of our seamless Chelsea boot Albanel. Made in sturdy Tärnsjö grain from our local tannery, 360 storm welt, fully shearling lined and fitted with Vibram Arctic Grip rubber soles for superior grip on icy roads. These boots will make your feet happy even during the hardest winter...

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