Stylish and Practical winter boots - do they exsist?

Jen

I feel like I'm that woman in the grocery store saying "I want all my groceries in one bag - and I want that bag not to be heavy!". I need winter boots. I want my feet to stay warm and dry, in several inches of snow, while looking relatively stylish. I need something wiht serious arch support, and I have wide feet and wide calves. Ideally I'd be able to wear them with skirts as well as pants. Anyone else on a boot hunt?

14 years ago

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Queen Mum

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I'm not in a climate where this is an issue for me, but I know some of the gals here like La Canadienne boots. I think they are waterproof. also pricey.... not sure what your price range is.

14 years ago

bj1111

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la canadienne, as kim says, gets great reviews in these parts.

here's a stylish suede knee high with leather trim on the heel. the girls here swear that the suede in la canadienne is waterproof. on sale at nordies.

14 years ago

Jen

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wow those are nice. Thats a bit more than I'm budgeted for, but I think I can wait and add some xmas money to the pot. I really want to get quality boots that will last forever, so I'm willing to suck it up and wait if it means I get something really really good.

14 years ago

Crystal

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I totally agree... Winter boots are hard to find practical and stylish

14 years ago

Anonymous

I live in Wisconsin and I have special snow boots for walking through snow and sledding: the Keen Winthrop. http://www.zappos.com/keen-winthrop-boot-wp-black

Personally, I don't want to subject my stylish and expensive boots to lots of snow, so I wouldn't recommend trying to combine the two. Does that make sense?

14 years ago

Maya

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A word of caution: La Canadienne tends to be narrow in the calf area. But you should try them anyway. You never know. They are wonderful boots and totally worth the price.

I have some hideous shoveling boots that never leave my driveway, but that aside, I can't really have ugly commuting shoes. It's just not practical to lug around 2 pairs of boots to work every day.

14 years ago

Jenava

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How a bout a pair of Hunters? Other than that, the La Canadienne's are the only ones I know of that might fit your needs. I think Miz Mooz would be good for the width, but they aren't waterproof....maybe just wear wool socks? LOL...(-: good luck, and let us know what you find...

14 years ago

Elly

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Bogs are more fun that fashionable-- but if you are just gonna wear them for running errands and through the snow and not all day as a pair of fashion boots you will probably like them. They are waterproof, breathable, are stretchy, and come if fun patterns. My mother has similar foot/calf issues (and high arches) and wears a pair for playground duty and commuting in the winter. You can find them at Cabelas or on Zappos. They definitely aren't for wearing all day as "fashion" boots though-- although most winter snow boots will be too hot to wear inside anyway.

14 years ago

Jen

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The bogs and Keens look good, and a lot more in my price range. I'm worried about calf width in the Keens, anyone with a wider calf try those? Thanks for all the help ladies, this really helps.

14 years ago

Elly

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I haven't tried those boots persay, but keens are generally cut wide. I have normal width feet and often have problems with keens being too wide. Not sure why they would break tradition and make narrow calf boots!

14 years ago

Angie

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They absolutely exist and the Canadian companies do this best - of course they do!

Try brands like Aquatalia, La Canadienne and Sudini. Try Ugg styles too.

14 years ago

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Angie - I have two pair of Sudini boots and they are suppose to be made in Italy. Do you mean Sorel boots? I have a pair of those also and they are very well made, warm, and waterproof. They have a Polar Bear on them.

14 years ago

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