Good quality, insulated boots recs?

j.l

Hi all, I'm a primary teacher and so spend some of my work day outside supervising yard.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good quality boots, preferably not leather, that wouldn't let the cold up through the soles? I'm willing to invest if it'll save my toes!

AvantEnGarde

Not leather will look like a sneaker, might not be appropriate for work. palladium boots are prob your best bet here

http://www.palladiumboots.ie/shop/men/men-footwear.html

If ya really want some warmth grab some UGG's and 'No i'm not talking about the ones women wear. They do some lovely boots/shoes for men with the fur inside.

http://www.uggaustralia.eu/mens-boots-europe/men-boots,en,sc.html

Hope that helps a bit

fits

Theres a lady doing the rounds of shows in Ireland who sells possum fur insoles (Kiwi country clothing). They would do the trick. Or wool insoles are very good too. I live in a Nordic country and wool insoles inside normal Chelsea boots worked great for much of last winter.
http://www.kiwicountryclothing.ie/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5&zenid=5c8d456071ea677b200b81564666b64d

Sorel sell a range of winter boots but I think they're more heavy duty than what you're looking for, although I think they're cool.

http://www.sorel.ie/on/demandware.store/Sites-Sorel_EU-Site/en_FR/Search-Show?cgid=women&subcat=women-boots&view=all

Speedsie

How about a snowboot - I bought a pair of these two years ago, and they look fab, are very comfy and toasty in the cold weather. Waterproof too.

And, it it gets icy, there are built in ice-grippers that just flip out. Brilliant boot!

j.l

Funny that it's been presumed that I'm a guy.

Leather-look boots would be fine. I specifically don't want uggs because of the animal cruelty aspect. Same would go for those possum boots too, albeit an interesting idea.

Speedsie, that seems to be exactly what I'm after - thanks!

Speedsie

I'm a girl too!!!!

It's a great boot, and I'm getting my mother a pair this year.

They really have lasted well - still look almost new (bought in December 2011), but I only really use them walking to and from work.

They are more water-resistant than waterproof though, but I've had no issues with leakage, but perhaps they would not be great standing in a down-pour.

Enjoy!

fits

Who presumed you were a guy?

Speedsie

I assume it was AvanrEnGarde who linked to men's boots!


(by the way, I like the Sorell boots you linked to!0

j.l

AvantEnGarde wrote: »

If ya really want some warmth grab some UGG's and 'No i'm not talking about the ones women wear. They do some lovely boots/shoes for men with the fur inside.

http://www.uggaustralia.eu/mens-boots-europe/men-boots,en,sc.html

That was the bit I was referring to.

Sounds brill Speedsie, I'll get researching!

Brixworkwear

Those possum fur insoles are the business I have a pair on right now. You can get them here

http://www.kiwicountryclothing.ie/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=60

AvantEnGarde

Hey,

Sorry about the presumption, not sure why i presumed that. Men's boots were just in my head i guess cause i got a pair last week. Anyway good luck with the snowboots they look super comf.