I have a sudden boot lust after seeing these Sorel boots http://www.alreadypretty.com/w.....etails.jpg on Already Pretty blog. These are probably the best looking snow boots I have seen. Trying to decide whether I should give in and order them to try on or keep resisting.
They are expensive (about $200). But I live in Upstate New York so could wear them a lot... But I will be teaching 3 days a week so can only wear skinny jeans with boots 2 times a week + weekends. But they are waterproof... But the reviews say the toes are not very well insulated so the shaft is warmer than the toes - may not be great for our weather.... Of course, I might just try them on and decide I hate them (which will solve the problem)....
My current boot collection for the winter consists of midcalf black Dolce Vita Storm boots (sort of biker-style, uninsulated, good for tucking), tall brown Timberlands (can be worn with skirts mostly), Ugg-style shearling boots from LandsEnd (these I only wear to get to work, then change), LLBean low snowboots that I use for before/after skiing, and black Merrell Booties for wearing under bootcut pants. Total cost - $350 over the last 5 years (I got all of these on really good sales).
I also have a couple of pairs of tall boots (one grey, one black, total cost $200, both bought in the last year) that are not very winter-appropriate (slippery soles) but can we worn to work. Unlike some of our forumites who live in the cold climate, most days I don't have to walk any further than from the parking garage to the building (covered walkway, although temperatures can easily be around 20F or lower) or from my car to a nearest store. I guess one practical consideration is that these would make it easier to fill our backyard bird feeders - we can get a couple of feet of snow in the yard easily.
Trying to decide whether getting another pair of boots this year will be too much of an indulgence or if this makes some sense. Any opinions or experience with Sorel?
