https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:22:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359809 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:52:48 +0000 Kristin SF 1359809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I have to second Gigi. I bought a pair of Bare Traps at DSW, never heard of them. But they are very&nbsp;warm, waterproof, and fit my 14.5" calves. Of course, I live in San Jose so can't really vouch for performance in the dead of a snowy&nbsp;winter, but they certainly work well on rainy cold winter days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359808 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:48:36 +0000 Gigi 1359808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I will also agree that La Canadienne's boots are excellent quality. I have a pair of riding boots from them that are just as warm as my winter boots that I posted above. But the riding boots don't have the rubber tread on the bottom, so I can't wear them every day in the winter. I wear them only after the snow has been cleared. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359807 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:46:51 +0000 Gigi 1359807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of Bare Traps that I have been wearing for a couple of years. They are suede on the outside and faux shearling on the inside. They are very warm! I've attached a pic, but I don't think they make them anymore. All the places I checked online were sold out.&nbsp;</p> <p>The quality has been pretty good. A zipper needed to be replaced last year, but other than that, I have had no problems. I live in Minnesota, so they get a workout!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359767 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 01:44:56 +0000 suzyq 1359767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of Pajars that I love (found a great deal on Amazon). &nbsp;They are showing a little wear since I lived in them the last two winters. &nbsp;I am searching for a replacement. &nbsp;I tried a pair of Blondos during NAS--they were gorgeous, but too narrow for me. &nbsp;Good luck!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359753 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 00:46:56 +0000 jastrooner 1359753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in North Dakota, and I couldn't live without my UGGs in the winter. Though they might not be the best for a wider calf? I also have a great pair of <a href="http://www.pajar.com" rel="nofollow">Pajar</a> boots, and they're a Canadian company! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359713 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 22:22:50 +0000 Diana 1359713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my BLondo Vitalias. They are waterproof, have good traction, and fleece lined. I can wear them throughout the winter in Boston, although I use my Sorels during actual snowstorms. For city walking when there's snow on the ground, the blondos are great, and they basically look like a riding boot. I have a 15" calf and they fit me perfectly (there's an elastic gusset in the top). Only thing is, I have long legs and am taller than you so they may be too tall for you. Still, other blondos may work, and they are a Canadian company! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359679 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:40:13 +0000 sparlingo 1359679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the suggestions so far! I'm browsing the La Canadienne website right now and will look at LL Bean next. </p> <p>As an additional detail (in case it is relevant to anyone's suggestions), I have a wider calf - I'm a size 6 shoe with 14" calves and I'm 5'0", so the widest part of my calf is often lower in the shaft of the boot than the widest part of the boot, if that makes sense. So that's usually where my pain point is in boot shopping - simply fitting my legs into the boots, especially with skinny jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359658 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:09:14 +0000 kkards 1359658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a Canadian, don't even like in a really cold snowy place,but I can't stand to be cold or have wet feet. Love my la canadienes, I think they are going on their 6 winter. Last winter I added these shearling lined llbean boots to my winter gear, and I loved them.<br /> <a href="http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/43281?feat=630-GN1&#038;page=women-s-bean-boots-by-l-l-bean-10-shearling-lined" rel="nofollow">http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop.....ling-lined</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359648 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:55:51 +0000 catgirl 1359648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of Kamiks that I love - the Brooklyns. They are not stunningly stylish but are warm and waterproof and don't cost a fortune. Suz has them too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359647 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:55:14 +0000 Kristin SF 1359647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried La Canadienne?<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lacanadienneshoes.com/boots.html">http://www.lacanadienneshoes.com/boots.html</a></p> <p>There are several YLF members who love their Canadienne boots, and they are weatherproof, to boot! (See what I did there?)</p> <p>It looks like their website gives you lots of filter options, so definitely fun to browse.</p> <p>Happy hunting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/functional-winter-boots---suggestions#post-1359645 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:51:46 +0000 sparlingo 1359645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i></i>Hi YLF friends!</p> <p>I am a Canadian who needs functional winter footwear. I was too cheap in my college years to invest in any decent winter boots, but finally coughed up the cash 2 years ago, and my Sorels have been a game-changer. Instead of cold, wet, miserable feet, I now have warm, dry . . . and still miserable feet. My boots cut into my heels and make me bleed, and they are very heavy and clunky to walk in. I will keep them for very cold days and shoveling the walk.</p> <p>So I'm looking for some suggestions before I drop a few hundred more on winter boots.&nbsp; Of course I would like them to look nice, but honestly my biggest priorities are:</p> <p>- warmth<br />- waterproof<br />- comfort (not too stiff to walk in)<br />- lightweight</p> <p>So, who loves their winter boots? What are your suggestions? <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/theschindel/shopping-winter-boots/" rel="nofollow">This is my pinboard </a>where I'm gathering ideas, to show you what I've seen so far. Some of these aren't really "pretty" boots, but I haven't seen a lot of pretty winter boots that can hack the cold for under $400.</p>