Help with Winter Boot Shopping

[rvan]

I neglected to pick up any winter boots last year and really regret it. I've been browsing on-line and found a few options I rather like but I don't have a whole lot of experience with the brands expect Allen Edmonds. Anyone have a personal favorite for boots that have a little more tread than the usual dress boot? I'm not going to be shoveling mounds of snow but I do want to stay on my feet in the harsh winters of the midwest. Here are some I picked out, any feedback on these models would be appreciated. I want to stay under $500.


Alden Men's Indy Boot High Top Blucher Workboot Style #: 404 $435.00

Alden 404 High Moc Toe Kudu Boot $435.00

Herring Hawkshead (Rubber) £169.95

Barker Harrison (Rubber) £210.00

AE Bayfield $350.00

Cheaney Pennine II R £229.90

Trickers Malton/1 £295.00

 

[Tidybeard]

I have Trickers Wetherby (similar to Malton but no brogueing) and they are fantastic. Commando sole and built to an industrial spec - very comfortable too. I honestly think Trickers make the best country boots, bar none.

For when it's really cold (which isn't that often here) I have a pair of Filson Highlander boots, made in the USA and wool lined. Very warm and very tough.

For lighter weather I heartily recommend the RM Williams Yard or Gammon boots. I have both and probably reach for them more than anything.

Happy hunting!

 

[BeaconHillBoston]

Bayfield. The Aldens are plain and ugly, imo..the others to chunky for my taste.

 

[robinsongreen68]

you might consider paul smith bihars, which IMO have a more elegant shape than any of the above but are ruggedly built with a dainite sole. i ended up wearing my pair almost constantly last winter, as it rained pretty much non-stop and they are super-comfortable.
they sometimes pop up on ebay at good prices.