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Winter boots that aren't ugly

brad-t

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I know there's an existing topic for this but it hasn't been posted in in over year so let's get off to a fresh start.

I live in Montreal and I've been looking for boots that will be good in the snow/ice/slush and still look solid. I am beginning to think that this is a ******* impossible thing to find. It would be nice if they cost under $300 as well, because no matter how strong they are they are going to get beat up pretty bad.

Aeglus recommended the Red Wing 2268 but I think it's a bit more than I'd like to spend, unless they're available somewhere I don't know about for cheaper.

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Any ideas guys?
 

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great thread! xpost from should i/shouldnt i...

ultimate traction:
http://www.thecorner.com/item/YOOX/G...s/sr_tcsalesm3

i heard the cp boots arent that awesome? can someone attest to this?

also, with regards to red wings during the winter, ive worn my red wings all last winter and never slipped once. they were just the regular round toe work boot. nothing epic like aeglus'
ive got some rick combat boots(crepe soles) coming in, hopefully they have good traction. these will be my winterboots as ive sold my red wings and the rag and bones are leather soled.


edit#2: http://www.thecorner.com/item/YOOX/K...s/sr_tcsalesm3
good for winter? look too much like timberlands?
 

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^^I actually like those KVA boots. Sorry dude I don't think any designer stuff is going to hold up to the tech outdoor brands. Sorels are pretty cheap, might buy these:http://www.sorel.com/1964-Pac%E2%84%...efault,pd.html I'm sure they're ******* ugly as **** to you though. After a certain point function has to overtake fashion, I don't give a **** how I look in a blizzard warmness is top priority. Although most of you live in a city where I'm out in the boondocks, so that makes a difference I suppose.
 

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Frye engineer boots? When i was in the CF our regular combat boots were decent for snow and ****, see if you can snag some from a surplus.
 

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Originally Posted by Uncontrol
I know there's an existing topic for this but it hasn't been posted in in over year so let's get off to a fresh start. I live in Montreal and I've been looking for boots that will be good in the snow/ice/slush and still look solid. I am beginning to think that this is a ******* impossible thing to find. It would be nice if they cost under $300 as well, because no matter how strong they are they are going to get beat up pretty bad. Aeglus recommended the Red Wing 2268 but I think it's a bit more than I'd like to spend, unless they're available somewhere I don't know about for cheaper. [/img] Any ideas guys?
****, you live in Canada? why?
 

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Originally Posted by Big Pun

Sorels are pretty cheap, might buy these:http://www.sorel.com/1964-Pac%E2%84%...efault,pd.html

I'm sure they're ******* ugly as **** to you though.

After a certain point function has to overtake fashion, I don't give a **** how I look in a blizzard warmness is top priority. Although most of you live in a city where I'm out in the boondocks, so that makes a difference I suppose.


Yes they are goddamn ugly but I'd rather buy them than buy $300 shoes that will get destroyed in the snow. I'm just wondering if there is an option out there for non-ugly winter boots. I don't see a need for function and style to be mutually exclusive.
 

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I remember fuji saying that All Saints boots weren't bad quality at all- they're a bit cheaper than RW/etc as well.
 

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i am guessing these are in complete opposition to your aesthetic. but they won't fall apart.

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I think I'll just buy those and be done with it once and for all

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i posted those because you said you'd rather wear the sorels than have a 300 dollar pair fall apart. i think the bean boots look better than the sorels and are cheaper. that said: i wear a pair of tretorn stralas. then change when i get to work.
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60 bucks. waterproof. lined.
 

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