Winter Footwear

[ArteEtLabore14]

I live in the Northeast and when the weather is clear during the Spring/Summer/Fall I wear a mix of Converse, Sperrys, Clark's DBs, Plimsolls, etc. However, none of these are suitable for the winter and/or bad weather conditions. What are some different pieces of footwear that look good and are reasonably priced to be worn during this time? I wear mostly jeans and khakis, with t-shirts, button downs, an occasional polo, sweaters, etc. Thanks!

 

[wj4]

I think firstly you need to define 'reasonably priced' befor anything can be suggested.

 

[ArteEtLabore14]

Just throw out some ideas. I don't want to limit anything by throwing out a price range, because I might see something I like that is more than I plan to spend, but end up getting it.

 

[rapdancin]

Katahdin Iron WorksÂ

Engineer Boots

 

[auc2mic]

I too need some suggestions for this... Last year I just wore my CPs throughout most of winter... don't think I'll be doing that again this year... haha

 

[thrice]

How about some desert boots? I just got a pair of Sebago Arlingtons in the mail today.

 

[ysc]

I bought some Palladium boots for some backpacking this summer and although they are only canvas I think once I have waterproofed them with some wax they should be pretty good for rainy/****** weather and they fit loosely enough for thickish socks. They also make some leather models which might be better for rough weather. http://www.palladiumboots.com/cgi-bi...ion=shoe.*.*.m I wore a pair of Herring country boots all through last winter, again waxed to waterproof them, and they worked pretty well. http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/produc...electedFitID=0 If you live somewhere with a lot of snow though they maybe wouldn't cut it, although the herring boots were ok in a couple of inches.

 

[jet]

Isn't there a thousand page boot thread or is that a summer only boot thread?

 

[JMK]

Get the LL Bean signature Bean Boots with the black uppers or the waxed cotton version.

 

[the_state]

any bean boots will suit you fine for the nasty days.

red wing wabasha chucks are good too for drier days

also u can't go work w/ a vibram/lug sole, moc-toe or round-toe boot for wet/cold weather for all options.

 

[pickpackpockpuck]

I got a cheap pair of rubber Tretorn boots a couple winters back and I haven't been crazy about them. They're uncomfortable, don't keep your feet warm, and a slight opening appeared in the sole of mine (despite only being used in foul weather) allowing water in if I step in enough puddles. You'll see plenty of people in NYC wearing them around, but I say avoid them.