Need some help with winter essentials

pg600rr · Oct 21, 2008

desert boots in the snow/slush is a horrible idea, your feet will be cold and wet in a matter of minutes

I<3Bacon · Oct 21, 2008

Originally Posted by pg600rr

desert boots in the snow/slush is a horrible idea, your feet will be cold and wet in a matter of minutes

Serious... walking around in them while it was raining was bad. I can't even imagine how bad snow would be.

constant struggle · Oct 21, 2008

if anyone finds something like the LLBEAN boot, in BLACK
please let me know
as llbean only comes in brown

Brutus · Oct 21, 2008

I'm in love with these so I'm going to suggest you save up a little more and buy them... The Alden Indy boot is warm (lined), comfy and works well in the rain because the soles are rubber-esque. I haven't tried them in the snow yet but if it's bad enough I'd suggest you just strap on some crampons. Besides, the more you use and abuse them, the better they'll look!

frankster · Oct 21, 2008

Originally Posted by Brutus

I'm in love with these so I'm going to suggest you save up a little more and buy them...

The Alden Indy boot is warm (lined), comfy and works well in the rain because the soles are rubber-esque. I haven't tried them in the snow yet but if it's bad enough I'd suggest you just strap on some crampons. Besides, the more you use and abuse them, the better they'll look!

I don't know where exactly the OP is from in New England, but this is what we deal with on a regular basis in Montreal (New England's weather is similar I hear):

Those boots you're suggesting look good, but I don't think they're appropriate for snow...

erdawe · Oct 21, 2008

^
Honestly if I lived in a place that recieved that much snow, I would just place my goal towards functionality. No one's going to be admiring whatever boots you have on when you're outside, they'll just care about getting to where they need to and not freezing their nuts off in the process.

Carry a pair to wherever you're going inside if you want to look good when your inside.

dusty · Oct 21, 2008

Oh wow that photo is getting me excited for winter.

Serg · Oct 21, 2008

fyre loggers?

I use them for snow. Waxed leather is very durable.

frankster · Oct 21, 2008

^ I agree. Personally I prefer boots without a heel as sidewalks usually get cluttered with snow and it's harder to keep yourself balanced with heels on. They look sturdy enough though.

pokey07 · Oct 21, 2008

Originally Posted by frankster

I don't know where exactly the OP is from in New England, but this is what we deal with on a regular basis in Montreal (New England's weather is similar I hear):

Those boots you're suggesting look good, but I don't think they're appropriate for snow...

lol, nothing like that, but thanks everyone so far with the responses. I REALLY like the Alden Indys, but if I spent $320 on shoes my mom would kick me out of the house immediately.

Brutus · Oct 21, 2008

Originally Posted by pokey07

lol, nothing like that, but thanks everyone so far with the responses. I REALLY like the Alden Indys, but if I spent $320 on shoes my mom would kick me out of the house immediately.

Tell her they'll outlast you. And if she's an Obama supporter tell her they're made in the US.

CorporalPunishment · Oct 21, 2008

coming from toronto, and having lived in quebec/montreal, when it's freezing out there you should get the most functional boots, one problem i find is that when you're shovelling snow or just walking on a **** load of fresh snow it gets into your feet, so you'd want something fully covered http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1224641693649

or this http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1224641693650

phildo · Oct 22, 2008

I don't think boots that hardcore are necessary for Toronto which only gets 133cm of snow a year (according to wikipedia). But those boots would be useful for the occasional snow storm or shoveling. The cold temperatures are more of a problem than snow in my opinion.

I'm also looking for some winter boots suitable for Toronto. Any suggestions for boots that can handle low snowfall amounts?

Crakaveli · Oct 22, 2008

http://www.timberland.com/product/in...ductId=2823526
http://www.timberland.com/product/in...ductId=3308445

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product...BannerID=PD564

korce · Oct 22, 2008

Originally Posted by pg600rr

desert boots in the snow/slush is a horrible idea, your feet will be cold and wet in a matter of minutes

I wore desert boots through a lot of last winter (in Toronto) in rain, snow, slush, etc. and they have held up surprisingly well. I have black suede ones, and waterproofed them once when I first bought them. While not super-warm, the crepe sole does a good job of insulating against the cold ground, so the cold from the sidewalk doesn't transfer easily into the shoe.

They're not perfect from a traction perspective - but they have certainly stood up to the snow & rain and I'm still wearing the same pair on a regular basis.

With that said, I'm not afraid to throw on my old school leather sorels (with the faux shearling cuff) if it's really snowy out. Those have stood the test of time, I've had them for probably 10 years now and still going strong.

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