Winter boots that aren't ugly

[Lollie]

Are there any hiking boots that both look nice and can be used for walking in bad weather (snow,ice)? Thinking Diemme, Fracap, Paraboot etc maybe? Would love to read some feedback/suggestions.

 

[Find Finn]

Danner or Viberg.

 

[Lollie]

Thanks! Is Fracap any good?

 

[accordion]

my blundstone 63 came in today, TTS is too big, I need to size down at least 1/2, otherwise they seem pretty solid, chunky looking from the side but okay from the top.

 

[pasteurisation]

I have UGG polson and my feet are wet. They are supposed to be waterproof though. I'm very disappointed.

 

[Grove]

Thanks! Is Fracap any good?

IME Fracap and Diemme are both decent.
It's also worth checking out Hanwag double-stitched. I prefer them to my Viberg Hikers and they were less than half the price. If you have to walk on ice then check out the versions with Ice Grip soles.

 

[clotheshorse69]

So many dark boots. Any ideas for something beige/off-white?

 

[fairlynerdy]



So many dark boots. Any ideas for something beige/off-white?

The Epaulet kudu boots are an awesome bone color and, slicked up with Obenaufs, will do you well in all but the heavy slop.

 

[thebunk]

Hey folks.

I live in Eastern Canada and those living or familiar with the weather in Boston of late can relate to the same type of winters we get (though this year is even atypical for us).

I am looking recommendations on a brogue\wingtip style scotchgrain \ pebble type of boot with a good sole that can perhaps hold up to the trek down a snow and salt laden sidewalk or road. Does anyone have any recommendations? Essentially looking for something that I can wear with tweed or flannel pants and sports coat but functionally works as well.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Fred G. Unn]



I am looking recommendations on a brogue\wingtip style scotchgrain \ pebble type of boot with a good sole that can perhaps hold up to the trek down a snow and salt laden sidewalk or road. Does anyone have any recommendations?

AS Hannover
http://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/c...asc/products/alfred-sargent-exclusive-hanover

 

[thebunk]

Those Alfred Seargents fit the bill exactly! Thank you so much.

Now the next question....can anyone comment on the sizing vs. that of an Alden Barrie? I take 9.5 in the Barrie have issues with lasts that are too narrow.

Thanks again!

 

[Trit]

I'm wearing Grenson Sharp boots in Halifax and they're holding up well despite the calamity out there. Interestingly the water and salt have really smoothed out the pebble grain effect in the leather. I never knew that could happen. I think one of the tricks if you're going to wear fashion boots as winter boots is to get something with a high enough tread to keep you out of the water as much as possible. Commando soles aren't going to cut it. I thought these Dsquared2's were awesome but they were too pricey.

 

[thebunk]



I'm wearing Grenson Sharp boots in Halifax and they're holding up well despite the calamity out there. Interestingly the water and salt have really smoothed out the pebble grain effect in the leather. I never knew that could happen. I think one of the tricks if you're going to wear fashion boots as winter boots is to get something with a high enough tread to keep you out of the water as much as possible. Commando soles aren't going to cut it. I thought these Dsquared2's were awesome but they were too pricey.

Very nice.

Did you get those locally? I will be in Halifax in a few months and am ok with buying something offseason as long as I can try on in person.

Also going to be in London ( West End) in March so may try to try on some Crockets and AF while there.

 

[Trit]

Nah, there's nothing in Halifax, as far as I know. Got them off ssense.

 

[super1flavor]

This topic continues to be my #1 conundrum. Something I grapple with almost daily for 3 months (or from the moment snow or ice hits the ground -- along with the salt, to the time its gone). In New York, this issue in my opinion is only exacerbated by the fact that anything more than a standard dress boot and you look severely out of place. I know someone mentioned far back in this thread about Chippewa with lug soles and I thought about that for a while. Funny enough my concerns were proven correct when some other guy wore a similar style pair to a meeting recently and comments were made about coming right from the construction site. Immediately nixed that idea from my head.

Laced boots (anything more than 2 or 3 eyelets) just seem totally unrealistic in wet weather and fumbling with wet laces and in the cold nonetheless, is just aggravating.

I thought this was a terrific example of what I am referring too. Most men believe it or not, forego proper winter shoes.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/08/fashion/bill-cunningham-mens-winter-wear.html?_r=0