Winter Snow Boots

[The Wolf]

I'm going to the snow in a month. What is a good 1930s/1940s style boot I can buy for wearing in the snow?

Sincerely,
The Wolf

 

[Dalexs]

That would depend on your intentions for the boot.
Tromping around outside in waist deep snow?
Or just getting from the car to front door?

Personally, I draw the line at comfort in conditions like this.
If you need snow boots, get a pair of modern snow boots.
I've always been a big fan of Sorels. For my money, they make the best general purpose snow boot.

They been doing it since 1908, are made in Canada (and are still not outsourced.)

I live in New England and have owned the same pair since 1982.
(OK, so the treads are a bit worn, but they still are in great shape!)

Dalexs

 

[Fletch]

L.L. Bean has made the Maine Hunting Shoe since 1912. I've owned my pair for as long as dalexs has had his Sorels = 25 years. Nicely comfortable, steel shanked (nowadays - mine aren't), great for keeping the wet out and for layering socks underneath. But I wouldn't hike or do anything strenuous in them beyond tromping around casually in thewhitestuff.

Also, I'm not aware that they were worn much outside Maine for decades. I'll ask LizzieMaine, maybe she'll know.

Be practical, but be aware that "practical" doesn't imply high-tech materials, huge logos, swoopy sneaker-style details or tuff-trac, neo-plasti-whatsis snowmobile treads.

 

[Tomasso]

Try the Sundowner by Vasque. They have a somewhat vintage look to them.

For something more authentic try Russell boots. (They may sell RTW).

 

[Fletch]

Try the Sundowner by Vasque. They have a somewhat vintage look to them.

They look like old ski boots. The most vintagey thing about them is that they're plain and brown.

 

[Dalexs]

L.L. Bean has made the Maine Hunting Shoe since 1912. I've owned my pair for as long as dalexs has had his Sorels = 25 years. Nicely comfortable, steel shanked (nowadays - mine aren't), great for keeping the wet out and for layering socks underneath. But I wouldn't hike or do anything strenuous in them beyond tromping around casually in thewhitestuff.

They stole the idea from Sorel!

Like I said, it totally depends on what he's buying the boot for.
I absolutely love my Sorel Carribou's.
I bought them when I started college in Northern Vermont.
It's pretty much all I wore in the winter.

On another note, I've owned the Vasques and really liked them too.
Not great for sloshing thru heavy snow, but a decent hiking boot.
I just wore my last pair out after 8 years. And plenty water proof.

 

[Tomasso]

They look like old ski boots. The most vintagey thing about them is that they're plain and brown.

Sorry.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

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I have had the same pair of LL Bean boots for 15 years. Mine look traditional, but are lined in Gore-Tex and Thinsulate. They now make models with more insulation. Mine are perfect for walking around Boston in the winter and for sledding and I suppose shoveling too, if I had ever shoveled in my life (city dwellers who drive Jeeps never shovel).

Sorels are excellent boots also. If I were to stand around all day in the snow, I would probably get the Sorels.

Vasques are nice light weight hiking boots, not really fit for snow.

 

[Dalexs]

...and I suppose shoveling too, if I had ever shoveled in my life (city dwellers who drive Jeeps never shovel).

Now that is something I would pay good money to see!

 

[Fletch]

Sorry.

Don't be. Not your fault. [huh]

 

[The Wolf]

thanks, everyone

I believe I'll be make making snowmen and running after my sons, that's the type of boot I need.lol
I really don't know quite what I want but I figured if I threw it out to the Loungers I would get food for thought. Which, indeed, I did.
So what did the Allies wear in WWII for the snow? I assume if the boots can take that punishment then they can keep up with two pre-teens.

Thanks again,
The WOLF

 

[Baggers]

When they could get them, they wore the military version of the L.L. Bean Main Hunting shoe, with a rubber foot and leather upper, called shoepacs.

Mountain troops also wore a version of the classic climbing and skiing boot of the period. What Price Glory makes a repro of it (original on the left, repro on the right).

Cheers!

 

[sproily]

Cold weather / Winter shoes

So..

I need a smashing pair of boots for the cold days of the winter here in Finland. So I'd appreciate if it had fur lining or something that is.. well.. warm!

So I go to the store and all the winter shoes are like this

Where can I find ankle boots or just boots that would have atleast some sense of style.

Cap toe or wingtip perhaps.. And since I'm in the EU and shoes usually cost more than 70USD... preferably from the UK. (i don't wanna pay tax!)

So what I'm looking for is...

winter boots from a UK shoe store that would ship to Finland with a sensible rate.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Creeping Past]

I'm not sure whether you're looking for special cold/wet weather footwear, If so, I've given up looking for this kind of thing in UK stores. We get such mild winters, overall, that I there's no great demand for specialist cold weather footwear, let alone with style.

But there are these: repro Sheepskin-lined flying boots.

LL Bean boots?

If you're thinking of an all-round boot, I recommed Alfred Sargent's Kelso. Warm and dry when worn with thick socks. Pediwear has a great range of English boots.

 

[Dinerman]

I have a pair of the insulated bean boots, and they're wonderful for the winters we get here in Halifax.

They may not be dressy, but according to the website, the design's been around for 97 years, so they are pretty classic.

They keep your feet nice and toasty and dry as a bone.

 

[John in Covina]

My suggestion is to check out boots from all over. Then if you find something you like, contact the maker and find out whether they have an vendor in your economic community.

http://www.cabelas.com

http://www.eddiebauer.com/

 

[bbshriver]

All-purpose "winter" shoes

Hello folks,

Anyone here have suggestions on a decent boot/shoe for winter use? Something fairly flexible I can wear with "business casual" or jeans. With our first snow this past Saturday I'm thinking I'd like something more durable than my regular dress shoes, but a little dressier than my New Balance trail shoes. Something like these as a style reference. I'd like to stay below $100 if possible, $150 max, so really nice stuff like Alden etc is out. Thanks!

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=401200&cm_mmc=GoogleShopping-_-5-_-66-_-MP566

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=403366&CategoryID=25355

Prefer a smooth leather that can take a polish if needed.

 

[cookie]

RM Williams

http://bootsonline.com.au/

Your price is too low for anything serious IMO.

 

[Tomasso]

There are a couple at your price-point on this thread.

 

[ckm]

http://bootsonline.com.au/

Your price is too low for anything serious IMO.

Agreed on both points. RM Williams is the way to go. I paid ~$350/pr for mine several years ago.