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Recommend a Bad Weather Shoe

NORE

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I know, Dainite soled. But I need specific shoes that will fair well in poor weather and look as good as my EGs.

Thx
 

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This is what I wear:
elmsleywalnutcountryridgewaysolego5.jpg
Country calf, so the wear & tear on bad weather shoes doesn't show. Ridgeway sole for traction. Let me see if I have any actual pics.
 

emptym

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I use these balmoral boots from AS:
sargentbalmoral2.jpg
or shell chukkas from Ron:
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For about fifteen years before I bought the chukkas from Ron, I had a pair of oiled leather shoes w/ Gore-tex lining and commando soles. They were great, but occasionally slush, snow or rain would wet my ankles and seep into my shoes. Boots it is for me from now on.
 

fritzl

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are you really that bored?
 

NORE

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Originally Posted by rebel222
This is what I wear:

elmsleywalnutcountryridgewaysolego5.jpg


Country calf, so the wear & tear on bad weather shoes doesn't show. Ridgeway sole for traction.

Let me see if I have any actual pics.


Thanks. That Rigdeway looks dastardly from the profile pic but it's spot on for what I was asking.

Originally Posted by emptym
I use these balmoral boots from AS:
sargentbalmoral2.jpg


or shell chukkas from Ron:
imgp3813r.jpg


For about fifteen years before I bought the chukkas from Ron, I had a pair of oiled leather shoes w/ Gore-tex lining and commando soles. They were great, but occasionally slush, snow or rain would wet my ankles and seep into my shoes. Boots it is for me from now on.


Thanks man. The AS boots are gorgeous, not too keen on the ripple effect of shell, but then again...

Originally Posted by fritzl
are you really that bored?

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The reason I ask is because we've moved to a new office space & I said [to myself] I would step up my dress game, but due to the treacherous NYC weather of late I've been pulling out boots (hiking, HH Brown) jeans and chunky sweaters. I see other men in their shoes and think to myself I would never subject my good shoes to this weather. But I look like a slob.

I appreciate all the replies thus far and would appreciate more.

Thx.
 

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I never understand galoshes. What if you step in a big puddle?
 

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Originally Posted by musicguy
I never understand galoshes. What if you step in a big puddle?

They keep water away from the soles and the stitching. Should work for the OP, as should Alden shell, which seems to like the salt and snow much better than calf.
 

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Alden Shell PTB on Combat Sole
 

JohnD356

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Originally Posted by musicguy
I never understand galoshes. What if you step in a big puddle?

I wear galoshes too. Picked up a cheap pair of Tingelys online (I believe Leffot sells them as well. Swims were too pricey for my taste). I just keep an eye out for big puddles.

I also have a pair of older oxfords that I put a Topy half sole on to wear in the rain/light snow. Good traction and great when you don't want to hassle with galoshes.
 

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Here's what I wear

Alden Longwing on half commando

Trickers Stow

Red Wing GT
 

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