Submitted by chipotle96 t3_xuuumx in BuyItForLife
Looking for good quality women’s winter boots. I’m not a super big fan of fur on boots… so I’m trying to avoid that.
I want something that will last a while, keep my feet warm (I always have cold feet), and keep snow/moisture out. I live in southern Ontario, Canada, but there’s a chance I may move further up north like Sault Ste. Marie, so I’d like them to be good in colder temperatures.
Any suggestions?
Sorel
Ugg Adirondack are expensive but amazing. Comfy, warm, not to heavy.
Baffin. They are even from Ontario!
My mom still has her Lands End boots I bought her 8 yrs ago. I've had my snow boots for 13 yrs.
Thick leather boots would be sufficient. Truman, Nick’s, Dayton, White’s, Wesco, Frank’s, JK’s, to name a few. My winter-appropriate boots would have at least a mini lug sole if not a full commando sole. Order from Baker’s if you’re interested in the customization of bounty hunters.
I bought a pair of Columbia boots at the outlet mall and they are the best I have ever owned. Going on 10 years now. I wear them snowmobiling in the U.P. and the windchill there is 40 below zero F some days.
La Canadiene? Designed in Montreal should mean pretty warm. Also, Made in Canada. 🙂
I also have a nice pair of Columbias. Manitoban here and if I wear warm socks in them I’ve yet to experience cold toes.
Sorel. If not for life but a longish time then Columbia.
Manitobah Mukluks
I personally wear doc martens in the winter. I’ve worn them for the past 5 years with thick socks and I’ve had no issues.
I’ve used them while commuting and taking the bus, and walking outdoors on wintry hikes and they’ve never failed me personally. I’ve used them in winters down to -30 degrees Celsius and I have never had an issue.
I love my merrells. Everything I hoped for. They run a little small. I like how they fit. I wore them on and off in the house for a while and now they fit right.
These Alfred C boots from Quebec. They have a built in ice grip on the sole. You can customize https://www.alfredcloutier.ca/ with lots of different patterns and leathers.
Blundstone and Columbia are the best I've found for Canadian winters! I really hate replacing boots every year (necessary in the past with 6+ months of winter) and it's such a good investment if you have a few spare dollars to spend on good quality. Best of luck, especially if you move further north!
Schnee's. They are basically insulated duck boots on crack with good grip. Meant for hiking. Still lifetime guarantee and they can rebuild soles. Truly a BIFL.
Sorells! I’ve had the same pair since I was 15-16 years old, I’m 35 now. They look exactly like they looked when I got them, i changed my laces about 10 years ago but I didn’t need to. I remember my dad wanted to get me a pair of Uggs and going back and forth with him about it and I’m still glad I won that argument! I love my Uggs, but I’ve replaced them multiple times. My Sorells don’t even smell! I wear them throughout winter, they keep my feet dry and warm and I look forward to getting them out of storage every year. I love them! I’d attach a pic but they’re in storage till tomorrow! I’ll come back and add it once I get them out. I bought a pair of their wedge boots the year before last, they’re in new condition as well, idk if they’re built the same way, but so far so good.
I love my Thinsulate-lined L.L. Bean boots (blue uppers and blue lowers). I've been wearing them for 8 Michigan winters and they've never failed me, even in -25 degree F polar vortex weather. Customer service was awesome when it took a couple of tries to get the right fit.
How about SOREL boots?
Columbia and Sorel worked great for me. Look for something with a waterproof lining like Gore-tex. My Columbia winter hiking boots are going on 8 years old and are still like new.
Doubling up with wool-blend socks made a HUGE difference in keeping my feet warm too. I love Darn Tough. Expensive, but they will replace them for life, and super comfortable.
Same! I’ve had the same pair of Merrill’s for 14 yrs! They weren’t always my main pair but still… Also loved my Bogs Insulated, Sorels were the warmest, but they were a bit bulky for my taste.
MutedStudy1881 t1_iqxk354 wrote
Blundstone womens thermal, no brainer.