Boot suggestion for a NE Winter?
native, approaching my first winter in Boston.
Use case: commuting (~10 minute bike, or ~10 minute walk to subway/bus) & walking around urban center.
I currently have sneakers/running shoes, derbies, work boots, and (cowboy) boots , remember?). (none lined)
Do I need to get a pair of lined boots AND a waterproof pair? Should I look for a waterproof pair w/lining (i.e. just get bean boots)? Will I be ok with just wool socks & work boots, or will it get cold enough that I’ll definitely need a lined pair? Do y’all have a dedicated pair of rain boots + your winter boots?
Looking for recommendations for waterproof &/or lined boots, the one’s I’ve googled for so far have been pretty super ugly (in my completely super subjective opinion; I mainly dislike how distinctly separate the sole and upper of duck boots and other boots marketed for their “waterproofness” are. Is this an unavoidable side effect of the construction?)
I’ve heard Sorel is good, any other brand recs? Open to a work boot/Chelsea, but also a chunkier more traditional winter/hiking boot as well .4 Replies
Blundstone is a good option. They have a shop in Boston to go try them on.
Yeah my go to winter weather footwear is blundstones + thick socks or my hiking boots
I have insulated bean boots but I really only wear them if I'm walking the dog in fresh snow or something, they don't have good grip on the bottom so once the snow starts packing down into ice on the sidewalks they're useless
Waterproof is the most important thing imo. Insulation isnt bad but for your usecase isn't really needed. Grip is a great point.
You can get by with leather boots + wool socks as well if the snow is cleared and such, but it's not really a true winter boot
Would massively focus on waterproof over warmth. Your feet won't get that cold in 10 minutes outside in Boston, but if you are like me, every couple months you will step into a 5" deep ice water puddle that you thought was a millimeter deep, and if your socks get wet you will be annoyed for the next 11 hours.