Quick snow boot question: Timberland or STP brands

[josepidal]

I was actually in Filene's Downtown Crossing looking for a pair of snow boots. The good ones there were Timberlands. Would you advise going for a pair from STP's current sale (Baffin, Altimate, Spyder) instead?

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Pro...px?deptId=8572

 

[EL72]

C'mon man, are you serious? And don't give me that "I'm from a tropical country" schtick. Get some boots for walking in the city. These are for hiking Mount Washington in January.

 

[MrRogers]

You wont buy a topcoat until you find a proper one "with high armholes and all" yet your willing to be seen in public wearing these?

Get a decent pair of ankle boots with rubber soles and call it a day.

MrR

 

[josepidal]

Actually, I am thinking that it is pointless for me to buy a topcoat in addition to the duffel coat I already have for campus use, when I can have a much better topcoat made the next time I go back to Southeast Asia.

As for the boots, I was concerned because I am apparently more sensitive to cold than I thought, and I was breaking out the wool coat and scarf well before a lot of other people.

Sorry for the tropical country schtick. A new friend of mine from Africa bought a pair of boots similar to the one above (edit: without really knowing what kind of boots are for what use), so I suppose he'd be giving the desert schtick or something analogous.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by josepidal

Actually, I am thinking that it is pointless for me to buy a topcoat in addition to the duffel coat I already have for campus use, when I can have a much better topcoat made the next time I go back to Southeast Asia.

As for the boots, I was concerned because I am apparently more sensitive to cold than I thought, and I was breaking out the wool coat and scarf well before a lot of other people.

Sorry for the tropical country schtick. A new friend of mine from Africa bought a pair of boots similar to the one above, so I suppose he'd be giving the desert schtick or something analogous.

I think you might want to invest in something like this to ensure you aren't harmed by the frigid conditions of downtown Boston...

 

[josepidal]

I'm very sorely tempted. This is the kind of advice a new friend from Moscow is giving as well.

 

[EL72]

Originally Posted by josepidal

...I was breaking out the wool coat and scarf well before a lot of other people.

Good to know those three hundred posts and months of wardrobe planning paid off for you.

 

[josepidal]

Nice to know your 1,000th post was just for me.

 

[DNW]

Timberlands aren't that good, IMO. Get some Gore-Tex hiking boots from a brand that makes that sort of thing. I have a pair of Vasque that has treated me very well last year. I walked around in blizzard condition and never got a wet toe. They don't look half bad either. When you're in a blizzard, the last thing you should worry about is how you look. Warm and dry toes become priority #1. BTW, my boots look like this: [URL='http://s7images.sierratradingpost.com/is/image/SierraTradingPost/72964_31?wid=600&hei=600&fmt=jpeg&qlt=75,0&op_sharpen=1&resMode=bicub&op_usm=1.0,0.75,0.0,0&iccEmbed=0']http://s7images.sierratradingpost.co...0,0&iccEmbed=0[/URL]

 

[EL72]

Originally Posted by josepidal

Nice to know your 1,000th post was just for me.

Sure thing jose. I can't think of a more fitting post. After all, what would SF be without you? ... Nevermind, that was rhetorical.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by josepidal

Actually, I am thinking that it is pointless for me to buy a topcoat in addition to the duffel coat I already have for campus use, when I can have a much better topcoat made the next time I go back to Southeast Asia.

As for the boots, I was concerned because I am apparently more sensitive to cold than I thought, and I was breaking out the wool coat and scarf well before a lot of other people.
Josepidal, I fear that your proposed bespoke topcoat from a tropical tailor will not bode well.

 

[JBZ]

I have a pair of Timberlands that I bought back in the early 90's (when they were still being made in the U.S.). They're still going strong. I don't know about the current quality, but I imagine they'd survive at least one New England winter. Of course, many of their styles are now associate with hip-hop culture (to the extent you care about that).

You could always go with the Bean boots. You'll look like a real New Englander. Just be sure to get the thinsulate lined ones or buy heavy wool socks.

I think I've said this before, but since you're not going to be staying in New England for very long, I would resist the temptation to spend a lot of money on cold weather items.

 

[grilledcheese]

I think you need to go bespoke...

On the real, you're talking about boots to wear when it's slushy and snowy right? Who cares--get anything!

 

[Stu]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

Timberlands aren't that good, IMO. Get some Gore-Tex hiking boots from a brand that makes that sort of thing. I have a pair of Vasque that has treated me very well last year. I walked around in blizzard condition and never got a wet toe. They don't look half bad either. When you're in a blizzard, the last thing you should worry about is how you look. Warm and dry toes become priority #1.

BTW, my boots look like this:

[URL='http://s7images.sierratradingpost.com/is/image/SierraTradingPost/72964_31?wid=600&hei=600&fmt=jpeg&qlt=75,0&op_sharpen=1&resMode=bicub&op_usm=1.0,0.75,0.0,0&iccEmbed=0']http://s7images.sierratradingpost.co...0,0&iccEmbed=0[/URL]

Jose I have had good luck with hiking boots from LL Bean. They work well for slush, snow and slippery conditions. They aren't too expensive so you won't have to lay out a lot of cash for a pair of boots you will use just for a winter or so.

 

[Arnold_Horseshack]

Originally Posted by josepidal

Nice to know your 1,000th post was just for me.

hahahahahaha!!!!! homeboy got served!!!!!!!!