https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:54:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question/page/2#post-1415035 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 03:26:54 +0000 kristinarouse 1415035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><em>black <a href="http://www.fashion24hours.com/list/Shop-for-Womens-Boots_126" rel="nofollow">snow boots </a>is my first chioce</em>,i have not seen heavy snow for a long time!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question/page/2#post-1414961 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:32:49 +0000 Elly 1414961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in a rural area that is eco-conscious, which means that you cannot use salt on roads and individuals are responsible for parking lots and sidewalks and few bother with salt (there is a fee, I believe if you use salt on over a certain number of sq. feet). We have alternative products that are used on the highways, and most people use sand, which is clean (washed to meet eco requirements), so I never deal with the salt staining that people talk about, which is probably why I have no problem wearing leather boots year around.</p> <p>&nbsp;Mud is our big thing, but only really when the snow isn't deep on the ground -- I have a gravel driveway, as does the SO and the heavy gravel keeps most the mud off. Still, any decent weatherproof boot should be protected enough from water that it also is protected from mud stains.<br />&nbsp;<br />My mother has had the same pair of white Sorels for the last 20 years. They are waterproof, so although they get muddy you wash them right off. No yellowing. The light silvery grey also is a fab color.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have a pair of big black snowpac boots, but 90% of the time I wear my rough-out gortex combat boots (mil-spec) and a pair of gators if the snow is over mid-calf. My docs and la canadiennes are just as good in snow under 6" deep. Our snow is very dry though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question/page/2#post-1414914 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:24:32 +0000 Lisa 1414914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this one, but black is what I see most often in stores and on the streets in my area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question/page/2#post-1414251 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 03:22:44 +0000 gradfashionista 1414251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seasoned winter veteran speaking: black above all, with charcoal as a close second. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1414225 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 02:17:51 +0000 cheryl 1414225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two pair of snowboots and they are both pink. They have seemed to stay looking pretty good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1414083 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:23:10 +0000 Anonymous 1414083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I forgot that I once had a pair of hunter green suede snow boots from Eddie Bauer that I wore out. They seemed to defy stains and went with everything. I would buy them again if they were reissued. They were lined with an off white fleece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1414077 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:30:50 +0000 Sheila 1414077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find black not practical for the reasons that Suz said. The salt stains are whitish gray and look awful - especially on suede.<br />I need a utility boot, for running thru slush, outside alot.<br />I am looking lately for red- anything lately.<br />AND I need a real "comfort" shoe. <br />I liked these bear paws in Cranberry .....<br />They are super warm and comfy.</p> <p>These Joseph Seibels were also nice but not quite as bright and they come in a gray that may be more practical. </p> <p>I have two white coats and three red ...so I think a white&nbsp;boot would just be too much for me. I like color on my feet.</p> <p>Both are reasonable and on the Quarks site. I buy all footwear there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1414062 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:39:09 +0000 colten 1414062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the idea of white but I have never seen a pair in real life that still look nice after one wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412596 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:14:59 +0000 Angie 1412596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, SO much ladies. I appreciate your very sensible suggestions. It all makes lots of sense.&nbsp;I forgot about dirty slush and snow&nbsp;grossness.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh...... how I do <b>not </b>enjoy being practical when it comes to the colour of white.&nbsp;</p> <p>*sad face*&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412583 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:37:22 +0000 sarah 1412583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly what Suz said. You cannot believe the mess that my daughter unknowingly created in the back seat of our car, just by walking from her piano teacher's house, across the street, and into our car. The melting, dirty, grimy slush that is created from salting the roads is wretched. I love the look of white snow boots, but would never buy them. I also don't like the look of black, for me, so I've got charcoal Kamuks, like Suz, and brown Uggs. I've also had some mid-tone brown boots in the past, but they weren't warm enough. The color was nice, however. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412582 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:37:01 +0000 gryffin 1412582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black or black/gray. YOu don't have to worry about discoloration from slush and since I wear a black puffer/gray and black scarf/black bag, I'm coordinated.&nbsp; But then you expected that!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412577 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:18:31 +0000 Style Fan 1412577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay I agonize about the colour of everything except snow boots.&nbsp; I only care that my snow boots keep my feet dry and warm and that I can walk long distances in them in deep snow with my dog.&nbsp; After that any colour will do.&nbsp; White is probably not a good idea.&nbsp; I do have fashion winter boots.&nbsp; Totally different item.</p> <p>My boots are black.&nbsp; Sophie's are purple.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412565 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 21:32:29 +0000 Karie 1412565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two pair - one brown slip on pair, worn only for commuting, shoveling, walking Cosmo Edward, and quick runs to the store. The other pair is back and gray, more fashionable, and I wear those with casual outfits when I won't be changing from boots into shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412535 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:42:54 +0000 viva 1412535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like to have fun with winter footwear, so my snowboots are brown with green plaid - I bought them because I was so drawn to them aesthetically and they are a super warm brand (Pajar): totally functional, unique, and interesting. I wear them with whatever coat or jacket I put on, including my bright pink peacoat. I don't even think about bookending or matching when there is a foot of snow or slush. That said, it will be kind of fun this year to wear them with my tan cocoon coat and be stylish this year, but that is a bonus and not a plan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412510 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:29:25 +0000 Janet 1412510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black or charcoal for me. Works best with my outfits and outerwear and hides dirt.</p> <p>I'm not into white footwear (except for summer sandals and sneaks) so white snow boots would not appeal to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412505 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:21:30 +0000 K.M. 1412505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for grey for the reasons mentioned: versatile; not as heavy-looking as black; and dirt is not as visible (whether whitish salt stains or brown and black mud and grime stains). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412503 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:16:33 +0000 catgirl 1412503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black, grey, olive, brown, blue, pattern... </p> <p>Whites will get filthy fast in my climate - slush, mud, salt, etc. Cute but highly impractical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412470 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:03:15 +0000 Sveta 1412470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grey and brown get my vote too. White snow boots may be great in the rural setting where snow stays cleaner but in the city it dirties very quickly.<br />Black does show snow stains more than lighter colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412469 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:51:48 +0000 Marilyn 1412469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Aziraphale.&nbsp; Sorry for the gross factor. :)&nbsp; When everything is covered in snow and the sidewalks are lined with snow banks the poor pups are left with just the sidewalk for their business.&nbsp; My little guy gets so confused when the snow first arrives......with no grass he doesn't know what to do.&nbsp; As a daily dog walker, people who don't pick up are a major pet peeve of mine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412461 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:14:12 +0000 Aziraphale 1412461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marilyn -- ew ew ew! I see your point. &nbsp;It's very true that we don't have to contend with much 'old snow' in Vancouver...here, it does snow occasionally, but it tends not to last long before it gets washed away in the rain. The local mountains always have snow, though, and because it's not subject to cars and dogs, it tends to stay beautiful and white!</p> <p>Neutal non-white colours it is, then.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412459 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:55:00 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1412459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412448 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:31:20 +0000 Anonymous 1412448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those white LLBeans sure are cute - and tempting, but every pair of white Sorel's (the only brand I've noticed who does white boots)&nbsp;I've seen turn yellow in a pretty short period of time . &nbsp;The yellow is , well, not attractive &nbsp;I have so many pair of snow boots that I don't even notice what colour they are - honestly it's all about design, function and trim. &nbsp;I prefer neutrals, no colours. &nbsp;Cognac/grey combos are very sophisticated and look Aspen-ish &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412445 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:21:44 +0000 Suz 1412445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in here. My snow boots are charcoal (and the short ones are lighter grey) for all the reasons mentioned. I wouldn't mind giving a white pair a try -- but they'd need to be super-cleanable because slush is INCREDIBLY dirty -- dirtiest thing known to human kind. It's a mixture of snow, salt, and (in my city) sand (which they use in addition to salt to reduce the slip factor) so it's really, really grimy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now you know why people don't wear their footwear in others' homes in winter!&nbsp;</p> <p>White *sounds* so nice and fresh in theory, but I fear it would only be practical in fresh snow. Which lasts for about one hour around here.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dark taupe&nbsp;might work if it could be found....</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412430 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:59:56 +0000 Quietgirl 1412430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>During last year's polar vortex, the snow stayed and stayed. It&nbsp;got dirtier by the week. Black boots get my vote for staying acceptable-looking for most of the time. Grey might even be better. I have&nbsp;one pair I save for the wettest, saltiest days. As things dry out a bit, I get out my nicer boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412426 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:47:11 +0000 Anonymous 1412426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like medium to dark grey as softer than black but able to hide the dirty snow stains pretty well. Brown would be another choice if it went with a coat.<br /> Black often shows salt marks when snow melts on them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412423 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:39:50 +0000 Marilyn 1412423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aziraphale.....In a perfect world snow would be white and pristine. :)&nbsp; But in Ottawa only freshly fallen snow is white.&nbsp; It quickly becomes mixed with dirt.....and don't even get me started with the dog poop that too many people leave ON the sidewalk to disolve into the whole messy lot.&nbsp; I frequently rinse off my black boots in the laundry tub because they get dirty fast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412421 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:39:08 +0000 Angie 1412421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cheers, Elisabeth. I love seeing white outfits in the snow. (Well. I like seeing white outfits all year round, actually).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412412 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:28:38 +0000 Aziraphale 1412412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's true black snow boots work well with gals with black hair. And as you know, I'm a fan of black in general. It's just a personal thing -- for me, snow boots should be <i>white</i>. Because, snow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412404 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:21:48 +0000 Angie 1412404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, TG and Marilyn. Your reasoning makes sense. You could also bookend the colour of dark snow boots with a hat and scarf.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quick-snow-boots-question#post-1412402 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:19:51 +0000 Angie 1412402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, E. I think black snow boots look great with black puffers and black hair. I don't like the idea of black snow boots for my own style. I do like the idea of cognac, and the inks look interesting too. But I would like to have &nbsp;a white pair - <b>ju</b><b>st because.&nbsp;</b> </p>