CAS
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I've done quite a bit of research on this subject, but am still searching for answers. I'm looking for a nice leather lace-up boot with a sleek silhouette AND sole, to wear with jeans/cords/casual trousers that would be adequate for the inclement weather coming up in NYC.
1.) What would be optimal in terms of sole? I've read Dainite is not good for snow/ice, and other rubber soles such as commando are generally too bulky for my taste.
2.) Would a thinner rubber sole be inferior in terms of quality/absorbing moisture/sturdiness?
3.) Would a boot with a leather sole be a poor choice in dealing with the elements? I love this boot from Rider, but it has a double leather sole:
http://www.francos.com/items/item.asp?sku5=23868
Any styles similar to this at a lower price point would also be appreciated.
4.) Even with good boots, I'm concerned that the road salt would eat away at the leather upper. What techniques would be advised to keep the upper clean and smooth (I usually apply meltonian polish to my shoes; would that be sufficient?).
5.) What should I do with my other leather-soled shoes? Is it a bad idea to wear them in snow/rain/ice? Should I consider topys? I've heard pros and cons of topys but im assuming I should leave my leather-soled shoes alone and not attach a protective rubber layer to the sole.
Oh yea, beaters and overshoes are absolutely out of the question, the aesthetic is of supreme importance to me.
Any advice is much appreciated!
1.) What would be optimal in terms of sole? I've read Dainite is not good for snow/ice, and other rubber soles such as commando are generally too bulky for my taste.
2.) Would a thinner rubber sole be inferior in terms of quality/absorbing moisture/sturdiness?
3.) Would a boot with a leather sole be a poor choice in dealing with the elements? I love this boot from Rider, but it has a double leather sole:
http://www.francos.com/items/item.asp?sku5=23868
Any styles similar to this at a lower price point would also be appreciated.
4.) Even with good boots, I'm concerned that the road salt would eat away at the leather upper. What techniques would be advised to keep the upper clean and smooth (I usually apply meltonian polish to my shoes; would that be sufficient?).
5.) What should I do with my other leather-soled shoes? Is it a bad idea to wear them in snow/rain/ice? Should I consider topys? I've heard pros and cons of topys but im assuming I should leave my leather-soled shoes alone and not attach a protective rubber layer to the sole.
Oh yea, beaters and overshoes are absolutely out of the question, the aesthetic is of supreme importance to me.
Any advice is much appreciated!